D4vd Tesla Case: Updates on Dismembered Teen Found in Singer's Car

Investigation into Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Death

• 💔 The investigation continues into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teenager found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to musician D4vd.
• 🚗 The car was discovered abandoned in a Hollywood tow yard, emitting a foul odor, after being towed from the Hollywood Hills where D4vd was renting a property.
• 📅 Celeste's body was found on September 8th, the day after her reported 15th birthday, and her remains have since been released to her family.

Status of D4vd and the Investigation

• 🚫 D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has not been named a suspect or person of interest, and authorities report he has been cooperative.
• ✈️ The singer had been on tour across the country and was scheduled to go to Europe, but these dates were canceled following the discovery of Celeste's body.
• 🏠 D4vd has reportedly broken his lease and moved out of the $20,000/month Hollywood Hills rental home after police searched it on September 17th.

Evidence and Forensic Testing

• 💻 Law enforcement reportedly seized digital devices, including computers, from D4vd's rented home, seeking potential links between Celeste and the property.
• 🩸 Reports suggest detectives may have been looking for blood evidence, with searches including drains and bathtubs for any traces.
• 🔬 The LA County Medical Examiner's Office has deferred the cause and manner of death, indicating that additional testing and studies are required, with deferred cases potentially taking months to resolve.

Celeste's Background and Connection to D4vd

• 📍 Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who grew up in Lake Elsinore, California, had been reported missing at least three times last year, with her family last reporting her missing in April 2024.
• ❓ The exact connection between Celeste and D4vd remains unclear, though online speculation and reports suggest they may have had a romantic relationship.
• 🎶 Some believe Celeste may have run away to Hollywood to be with the singer, with rumors of a leaked D4vd song potentially mentioning her and a past live stream video of them together.

Legal Perspectives on the Investigation

• ⏳ Defense attorney William Corman suggests it is too early for an arrest, emphasizing that law enforcement needs more information and probable cause to avoid cases being thrown out.
• 🤐 Corman advised D4vd, if he were his client, to remain silent and avoid any actions that could be misconstrued, while suggesting that communication between attorneys and prosecutors is likely occurring to manage the client's movements.
• ⏳ The deferred cause of death and the slow pace of the investigation are attributed to the complexity of the case and the desire for law enforcement to ensure all evidence is meticulously gathered and analyzed before any official action is taken.