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Singer D4vd arrested after teen found dead in his Tesla: Police

Singer D4vd arrested after teen found dead in his Tesla: Police

Summary

Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department after a teenage girl’s dead body was found in the trunk of his Tesla. The girl, 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had been missing since 2024, and her body was discovered in September at an impound lot.

Key Facts

  • David Burke, known as singer D4vd, is 21 years old and lives in Los Angeles.
  • Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14 years old, went missing in 2024 and was found dead in Burke’s Tesla.
  • Her body was found decomposing inside the front trunk of the Tesla on September 8, 2025.
  • The Tesla had been abandoned on a Hollywood street and towed to an impound lot two days before the discovery.
  • Burke was arrested and is being held without bail based on evidence and probable cause.
  • The case will be reviewed by the L.A. District Attorney’s Office for possible charges.
  • The body showed signs of being dismembered, and the process may have involved more than one person.
  • Due to the investigation, D4vd canceled the last shows of his "Withered" world tour and paused the release of his deluxe album edition.

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