Rising Rapper D4vd Arrested in Teenage Girl's Murder Case

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Singer D4vd, a rising rap star, was arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of a teenager whose decomposing body was found in the trunk of a car registered in the artist's name. The body of Celeste Rivas was discovered dismembered and in a state of decomposition in the trunk of a Tesla registered to D4vd on September 8, the eve of her 15th birthday.

Why it matters

This high-profile case involving a popular young musician has shocked the music industry and raised concerns about the safety of young fans. It also highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in investigating complex homicide cases, especially those involving celebrities.

The details

According to investigators, the car remained parked for almost a month in an upscale area of Hollywood, not far from a Tesla restaurant recently opened by Elon Musk, before being impounded. Police discovered the body after being called to a Hollywood impound lot by employees and neighbors who complained of a foul odor coming from the car. The body was found cut into pieces and wrapped in a plastic sheet.

• Celeste Rivas was reported missing when she was 13 years old in Riverside County, southeast of Los Angeles.
• The body was found in the trunk of the car on September 8, the eve of Celeste's 15th birthday.
• D4vd was in the final stages of a world tour that was abruptly cut short due to the outcry over the affair.

What’s next

The Los Angeles prosecutor's office will review the evidence and determine whether to formally charge D4vd with Celeste Rivas' murder.