D4vd's Tesla, Teen Victim Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and Homicide Investigation on Banfield

The Case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and D4vd

• 💔 The episode details the death of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez and its connection to R&B singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke), who wrote a song about her.
• ⚠️ Celeste, who was romantically involved with D4vd when she was 14 and he was 17-18, was found deceased in the trunk of his Tesla.
• 🕵️‍♂️ D4vd has not been charged or named a person of interest, but the LAPD has been notably tight-lipped about the homicide investigation.

The Abandoned Tesla and Investigation Timeline

• 🚗 A Tesla, later identified as D4vd's, was found abandoned with Celeste's decomposing body inside.
• 🗓️ Neighbors reported the car on August 26th, with police issuing tickets on August 27th and September 3rd before it was towed on September 5th, 18 days before the body was confirmed.
• 🧐 Private investigator Steve Fiser obtained the tow report, noting a large dent in the rear and that the car had likely been dumped much earlier than initially thought, possibly since May.
• 📍 The Tesla was parked on a quiet, semi-circular street, potentially chosen strategically to avoid notice.

Celeste's Disappearance and Home Life

• 🏃‍♀️ Surveillance video from March 19th shows Celeste, then 13, running towards a waiting car, indicating she was a runaway.
• 🏠 This was one of multiple instances of her running away from home in early 2024, with previous disappearances reported to Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
• ❓ The liquor store owner where the video was obtained knew Celeste and did not report any trouble at home, though law enforcement sources describe her home life as troubled.

D4vd's Tour Schedule and Potential Alibi

• ✈️ An examination of D4vd's concert tour schedule reveals several days off, creating windows where he could have potentially traveled back to Los Angeles.
• 🗓️ While his tour appears to provide an alibi, inconsistencies and gaps in his schedule are noted, particularly around the time Celeste's body was discovered.
• 🧐 The investigation into his whereabouts is complicated by the use of private planes for travel.

Career Impact and 'Justice for Celeste' Coin

• 📈 Despite the grim circumstances, D4vd's music streams have doubled since September 8th, with his song 'Romantic Homicide' seeing a significant surge.
• 💰 A cryptocurrency token, 'Justice for Celeste coins,' has emerged, trading for actual money, raising questions about tribute versus exploitation.