LA Home Searched in D4vd Case After Teen’s Body Found in His Tesla

19 September 2025

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Law enforcement has expanded its investigation into a grim discovery involving singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke. Authorities executed a search warrant on September 17 at a residence in the Hollywood Hills reportedly connected to the singer. The property, which Burke did not own but had been staying in prior to going on tour, is being combed for physical and digital evidence in the case.

The search comes after the tragic identification of a 15-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in the front trunk or "frunk" of an abandoned Tesla that had been impounded. The car was registered under Burke’s legal name and was discovered at a tow yard after being reported abandoned in the Hollywood Hills. Authorities say the vehicle was towed, impounded, and remained at the lot until someone noticed a foul odor emanating from it.

Celeste had been missing since April 5, 2024, from Lake Elsinore, California she was 13 at the time. It was only on September 16, 2025 that the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officially identified the remains as hers. Due to the level of decomposition the cause and manner of her death have been deferred. Officials say her body had been inside the Tesla for an extended period.

In the home search police collected several items that may yield clues, including electronic devices. They are hoping to recover recordings, messages, or other data that connect Rivas to the home or the Tesla. Neighbors had noticed the Tesla parked in front of the house and sometimes on nearby streets in the days leading up to the impound. The search took place overnight as investigators proceeded under a warrant.

Burke’s representatives say he is cooperating with investigators. Meanwhile, the singer’s U.S. tour has been disrupted. A show in Seattle scheduled for September 17 was cancelled, and promoters have quietly pulled other upcoming U.S. dates. The debut album Withered and its related promotional efforts have also been impacted. Brands that had business relationships with Burke are distancing themselves.

Social media has amplified both speculation and outrage. Match­ing tattoo details between Burke and Rivas a tattoo reading “Shhh…” on the right index finger have been pointed out, though authorities say no suspicion has been officially confirmed or that Burke is a suspect. The case remains under investigation.

Celeste’s family has been vocal in their grief. They describe her as a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and friend. As of September 19 a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses had raised substantial support from a community rocked by the tragedy. The family faced anguish both at her disappearance and at the unresolved questions of what happened.

The timeline so far: April 2024, Celeste disappears; September 8, 2025, Tesla towed and body discovered; September 16, identity confirmed; September 17, a home connected to Burke searched. Authorities continue to say no one has been charged, no suspect information has been publicly released, and the cause of death remains officially undetermined.

As the investigation proceeds, several lines of inquiry appear to be central: how the Tesla came to be abandoned, how the body came to be in its frunk, what relationship (if any) existed between Celeste and Burke, and whether evidence at the home can help establish either timeline or responsibility. For fans, for critics, for a public now watching closely, the unfolding case raises questions about artist accountability, the role of social media in tragedy, and the weight of unresolved mysteries.