In what has become one of the most shocking developments in recent pop‑culture and criminal‑investigation news, authorities are probing the case of 15‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was discovered in the trunk of a vehicle registered to singer D4vd (legal name David Anthony Burke). New footage has emerged that places the two together in settings prior to her disappearance, raising serious questions about their relationship, possible misconduct and the nature of the investigation.

The Discovery

On or about September 8, 2025, a strong foul odour emanating from an impounded vehicle led law‑enforcement to the trunk of a white/grey Tesla registered to D4vd. Inside, they found human remains that were described as decomposed and dismembered.

The victim was subsequently identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez, reported missing since April 2024 from Lake Elsinore, California.

According to the medical examiner and police, the condition of the remains suggests the body may have been in the vehicle (or stored/disposed in the vehicle) for several days.

At present, while D4vd has not been charged with murder, the vehicle‑to‑victim connection plus his digital footprint are under intense scrutiny by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and other investigative bodies.

The Emerging Footage and Its Significance

The new footage reportedly shows D4vd and Celeste together in informal settings—live streams, social‑media posts and private video chats—prior to her death. In one clip, Celeste is heard joking about “raping kids,” while D4vd tells viewers to “delete everything”.

In another, leaked music‑track lyrics by D4vd reference “Celeste,” embedding a name that matches the victim’s. Investigative coverage points out that he has a tattoo on his right index finger reading “Shhh…”, and the victim was found to have an identical or very similar tattoo, strengthening links between the two in public perception.

The dismembered body discovered in a Tesla registered to singer D4vd has been identified as 15‑year‑old Celeste Rivas… The victim had a tattoo on her finger that read ‘Shhh…’ — similar to one D4vd has.”

While such footage and parallels do not constitute proof of criminal guilt, they act as aggressive red flags in the case, raising questions of grooming, relationship timeline, motive and opportunity.

The Relationship and Timeline

Celeste was missing from April 2024.

D4vd, aged 20, rose to prominence with songs like “Here with Me” and “Romantic Homicide”. He was actively touring when the body was discovered.

Reports indicate that Celeste and D4vd may have been in contact for some time: some sources claim she had a “boyfriend named David”.

The Tesla was reportedly parked, abandoned and impounded in the Hollywood/Hills area. Some sources claim it had been left unattended for weeks prior to discovery.

These elements create a troubling overlay: minor missing for a year, known connection to a prominent adult, body found in his vehicle, digital footprint of interaction.

Career Fallout & Public Response

The public reaction has been swift and harsh.

Brands working with D4vd have dropped him: for example, his collaboration with Crocs and Hollister were terminated quickly.

Music industry and social media communities have erupted with speculation about grooming, abuse of power, and the intersection of fame and risk for underaged persons.

One Reddit user wrote:

This poor girl never had a chance… They’re acting like they didn’t. You can tell a kid is a kid no matter how they dress or present.”

Another insisted:

Dead little girls don’t just end up in your car.”

The sheer number of claims, clips and digital breadcrumbs has alarmed observers about how social media fame can facilitate predatory dynamics.

What the Authorities Are Saying

While D4vd is not yet accused of murder, the investigation is active and the following steps have been reported:

The LAPD conducted a search of a Los Angeles‑area rental mansion formerly used by D4vd, seizing electronics reportedly.

A private investigator has been hired by the property owner of the mansion in question to dig into what happened during his tenancy.

Authorities confirm they are still working to identify the precise cause and manner of death, and whether there is foul play or criminal wrongdoing tied directly to D4vd.

Investigators face multiple challenges: the advanced stage of decomposition, the time gap (Celeste missing for over a year), multiple digital and physical evidence threads, and the fact that the main subject is a touring artist with resources and counsel.

Key Unanswered Questions

What was the precise nature of the relationship between D4vd and Celeste? Was she underage when they first met? Was she coerced or consenting (given her age)?

When exactly did she die, and under what circumstances? Was her disappearance in April 2024 linked to this eventually fatal event?

What forensic evidence exists inside the vehicle (fingerprints, DNA, video footage, Tesla sensors)?

Who parked and abandoned the Tesla, and when? Was the car intentionally used to conceal the body, or was it a disposal site?

What is D4vd’s role—was he a facilitator, a witness, an accessory, or a primary suspect? Given he’s cooperating, what is he telling investigators?

What was the motive? Early indications suggest the possibility of grooming, sexual misconduct, and deliberate concealment.

How did the industry respond, and what does this mean for accountability in music/celebrity culture when minors are involved?

Why This Case Matters

This investigation touches on multiple important societal issues:

Celebrity and accountability: What protections are in place for minors around influencers and touring stars?

Online grooming and power imbalance: The new footage and clips suggest a troubling imbalance of power and possible manipulation.

Vehicle as crime scene: The discovery inside a high‑profile vehicle (a Tesla) raises questions about how criminals may use impounded or abandoned cars as disposal vehicles.

Forensic challenges: Advanced decomposition, time delay, cross‑state investigation — all complicate pursuit of justice.

Public fascination and media ethics: The rush to link song lyrics, tattoos, live streams and clips to actual crime may risk speculation, false narratives, or mis‑justice. Reddit users have cautioned:

We have to be patient on what will happen with this case … don’t make up conspiracy theories.”

What to Watch Next

Official charges: Will D4vd or any other party be formally charged? If so, what will be the counts (murder, accessory, concealment of a body, grooming, etc.)?

Forensic reports: What autopsy findings will the medical examiner release? Time/manner of death will be crucial.

Digital evidence release: Will the live‑stream clips, social‑media exchanges, vehicle sensor data (Tesla logs) become part of public record?

Civil repercussions: Victim’s family may file civil suits; industry may face scrutiny for oversight of relationships between minors and stars.

Media narrative: How will this case shape conversation about celebrity culture, underaged involvement, and the boundaries of fame?

Final Thoughts

What began as a missing‑teen case has exploded into a complex web of celebrity, the internet, forensic mystery and public moral outrage. The emergence of footage showing D4vd with Celeste Rivas intensifies the emotional weight and suspicion surrounding the incident. At this stage, no definitive crime verdict exists, but the elements in play are deeply troubling: a minor goes missing, a celebrity vehicle becomes a crime scene, social‑media evidence ties the parties together.