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The artist known as D4vd has been listed as a person of interest in the tragic passing of Celeste Rivas, a teenager who disappeared and was later discovered deceased inside the musician's Tesla automobile this past fall, according to law enforcement.

Finding of the Body

This deteriorated corpse of Rivas, aged fifteen, was located in this past autumn inside the front storage compartment of a dark-colored Tesla linked to D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke. This car had been issued a violation in a Hollywood Hills and afterwards impounded at a vehicle storage facility in the city.

Timeline of Occurrences

Investigators theorize that Rivas probably died in the spring, stating that D4vd had probably helped in dismantling and getting rid of the body. This musician has not been cooperative in the probe, according to a official source.

The young girl Rivas was first declared missing from her hometown in spring 2024. The corpse was eventually located in the singer's Tesla after workers at Hollywood Tow alerted a strong stench originating from the vehicle.

Investigation and Formal Comments

This reason for demise has not yet been identified, but the forensic office stated that Rivas likely was no longer alive inside the car for an prolonged time before being located.” Law enforcement are considering her passing as a suspicious death.

Background on the Artist

This Houston singer had been given a violation in the Hollywood Hills just 11 days before Rivas was found in the vehicle, after violating the 72-hour parking limit. Locals in the Hollywood Hills stated that the Tesla had been parked in the area for more than 30 days.

Rivas's family member commented that the relatives was knowledgeable that Rivas had a connection to the musician and that she was on her way to see a movie with him just before she went missing.

D4vd, pronounced as “David,” is a NY-native musician known for the hits “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me.” He and his agent were residing at a Southern California property in the Hollywood area in the fall, as stated by the home's proprietor, until police entered the residence.

D4vd has signed with record labels. He was on tour at the time Rivas's body were discovered, but cancelled those performances after the location of Rivas's remains.