Recently, the body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas was found inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered to singer David Anthony Burke, better known by his stage name D4vd, in a frozen and disfigured form. The serious state of the body, according to investigators, will probably make it impossible for the medical examiner to pinpoint the precise cause of death.
After several bouts of running away, Rivas has been absent since the beginning of 2024. About a month after the car was abandoned, authorities discovered her remains. Officials suspect the body was chilled before being put in the automobile since it was partially frozen, decapitated, and sliced into several parts.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is expected to rule the cause of death as undetermined due to the forensic challenges presented by the body’s condition. Despite this, the death is being treated as a homicide, and police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Rivas’ death.
D4vd has been identified as a suspect and is reportedly not cooperating fully with investigators. Another individual is also being looked at in connection with the case. Authorities are pursuing homicide charges as they gather more evidence.
The case has drawn significant public attention due to the brutal nature of the crime and the involvement of a well-known figure. Police urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.