Singer D4vd Arrested After Missing Teen Girl's Body Found in His Impounded Tesla

D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is 'being held without bail' after Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains were discovered in his vehicle

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:55am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car key or other small piece of physical evidence related to the crime, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The grim discovery of a young victim's remains in a popular musician's impounded vehicle has sparked a high-profile investigation and raised troubling questions.Lake Elsinore Today

Singer D4vd, also known as David Anthony Burke, has been arrested in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Rivas' remains were found in the trunk of D4vd's impounded Tesla on September 8, 2025, about a month after the vehicle had been abandoned. The LAPD announced D4vd's arrest on April 16, 2026, stating he is 'being held without bail' as the case is presented to the District Attorney's office.

Why it matters

This high-profile case involving a popular young musician has shocked the local community and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding Rivas' death and the potential involvement of D4vd. The discovery of the teen's body in the singer's vehicle has led to an ongoing investigation, with authorities seeking to determine the connection between the victim and the suspect, as well as the timeline and details of the alleged crime.

The details

According to the LAPD, Rivas' remains were found in the trunk of D4vd's impounded Tesla on September 8, 2025, about a month after the vehicle had been abandoned in the Hollywood Hills. Neighbors reported a foul odor coming from the car, prompting the police response. LAPD Captain Scot M. Williams stated that Rivas had likely been dead 'for several weeks' before her body was discovered, and that she was not frozen or decapitated as previously reported. The cause and manner of Rivas' death remain under investigation, with detectives executing a search warrant at a nearby rental property where D4vd and his manager had been staying.

  • On September 8, 2025, Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains were found in the trunk of D4vd's impounded Tesla.
  • In November 2025, D4vd was named a target of a grand jury probe, with prosecutors stating he 'may be involved in the death' of Rivas.
  • On April 16, 2026, the LAPD announced the arrest of D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, stating he is 'being held without bail' as the case is presented to the District Attorney's office.

The players

D4vd

Also known as David Anthony Burke, the 21-year-old singer has been arrested in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez

A 14-year-old girl whose remains were found in the trunk of D4vd's impounded Tesla on September 8, 2025.

LAPD Captain Scot M. Williams

The LAPD officer who stated that Rivas had likely been dead 'for several weeks' before her body was discovered.

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What they’re saying

“The case will be presented to the District Attorney's office on Monday for filing consideration.”

— LAPD

What’s next

The judge will decide on Monday whether to file charges against D4vd in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The takeaway

This tragic case has shaken the local community and raised serious concerns about the potential involvement of a popular young musician in the death of a teenage girl. The ongoing investigation will likely continue to generate significant public interest and scrutiny as authorities work to uncover the full details and circumstances surrounding this disturbing incident.