Romantic Homicide: D4VD, The Teen, and the Body in the Tesla

The Scent of Decay in the Hollywood Hills On September 8, 2025, the oppressive heat of a late Los Angeles summer baked the asphalt of a Hollywood tow yard. Amidst the rows of impounded vehicles, a persistent, foul odor began to permeate the air, growing more potent with each passing day. The source was a black Tesla with Texas plates, a vehicle that had been sitting on the lot for several days after being removed from a street in the exclusive Hollywood Hills. Employees at the yard, finally unable to ignore the stench, alerted the Los Angeles Police Department.  

The Scent of Decay in the Hollywood Hills

On September 8, 2025, the oppressive heat of a late Los Angeles summer baked the asphalt of a Hollywood tow yard. Amidst the rows of impounded vehicles, a persistent, foul odor began to permeate the air, growing more potent with each passing day. The source was a black Tesla with Texas plates, a vehicle that had been sitting on the lot for several days after being removed from a street in the exclusive Hollywood Hills. Employees at the yard, finally unable to ignore the stench, alerted the Los Angeles Police Department.  

What officers discovered inside the car’s front trunk—the compartment colloquially known as a “frunk”—was a scene of unimaginable horror. Wrapped in plastic sheeting was a severely decomposed human body. The remains were in such an advanced state of decay that initial identification was impossible; some reports described the body as having been dismembered. The victim was clad in a tube top, black leggings, a yellow bracelet, and stud earrings, small details of a life abruptly and violently ended.  

The Tesla had been abandoned in the tony “Bird Streets” neighborhood, a quiet enclave of multimillion-dollar homes, where it had reportedly been parked for days, possibly even weeks, before being towed. Critically, the vehicle had never been reported stolen. This single fact immediately narrowed the scope of the investigation. The absence of a theft report suggested that the person who left the car had legitimate access to it, pointing investigators directly toward its registered owner. A quick check of the vehicle’s registration revealed a name that would catapult the gruesome discovery into the international spotlight: David Anthony Burke, the 20-year-old musical prodigy known to millions of fans as D4VD.  

The juxtaposition was jarring. As police cordoned off the scene in Los Angeles, Burke was hundreds of miles away, on his “Withered” world tour, preparing for a show in Minneapolis. He remained active on his Instagram account, sharing posts with his two million followers, seemingly unaware that the vehicle bearing his name had become a mobile tomb. The discovery marked the collision of two worlds: the curated glamour of a Gen Z pop star and the brutal, anonymous horror of a Jane Doe found in the trunk of his car.  


A Name for the Lost: The Ghost of Celeste Rivas

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For days, the victim remained nameless. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office worked to piece together an identity from the ravaged remains. Finally, through a comparison of dental radiographs, they made a positive identification: the body belonged to 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. While the official cause of death was listed as “deferred” pending further toxicological and forensic analysis, the LAPD made its position clear, confirming that the case was being investigated as a homicide.  

With a name came a tragic backstory. Celeste Rivas had been reported missing to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office on April 5, 2024. She was last seen in her hometown of Lake Elsinore, California, a suburban community about 60 miles southeast of where her body was found. At the time of her disappearance, she was only 13 years old. Her case was a familiar, heartbreaking story of a troubled youth; reports indicated she had a history of running away from home, a vulnerability that may have placed her in unimaginable danger.  

For her family, the identification confirmed their deepest fears. Celeste’s mother told the entertainment news outlet TMZ that she had suspected the worst as soon as she heard the initial police description of the body, which included details about a distinctive tattoo. In a public statement, the family described Celeste as a “beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and friend,” adding that they were “heartbroken and devastated by this tragic loss”. A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help cover the costs of her funeral, a final, somber task for a family that had spent over a year hoping for her safe return.  

The narrative of Celeste’s final years grew more complex with a startling claim from one of her former teachers at Lakeland Village Middle School. In a video recorded by a student, the teacher alleged that Celeste’s disappearance was directly linked to D4VD. He told his class that she had first met the singer on social media and had previously run away with him to Hollywood, only to be located and returned home by police. Her final disappearance in 2024, he claimed, was the second time she had vanished in connection with the artist.

This account, if substantiated, transforms the case. It suggests a documented history of interaction between the teen and the singer, one that had already drawn the attention of law enforcement long before her death. The age difference is stark and legally significant: if Celeste was 13 when she first ran away with Burke, he would have been 18 or 19. This context shifts the narrative from a potential relationship between two young people to one involving a legal adult and a minor, raising immediate questions of grooming and exploitation.  

The public reaction to these revelations was swift and fractured. While many expressed sympathy, some online commentators on platforms like TikTok began to blame Celeste’s family for her history of running away. The criticism became so intense that a user identifying herself as Celeste’s cousin took to the platform to defend the family, detailing a history of family arguments and confirming that Celeste had lived with her for a time, a period during which she was reportedly stable.  


The Architect of Melancholy: David Anthony Burke’s Ascent

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Before his name became inextricably linked with a homicide investigation, David Anthony Burke was a poster child for 21st-century stardom. Born March 28, 2005, in Queens, New York, and later moving to Houston, Texas, Burke was a homeschooled teenager immersed in the world of online gaming. His entry into music was famously unconventional. An avid Fortnite player with a growing YouTube channel, he began creating his own tracks on an iPhone using the app BandLab, not out of artistic aspiration, but as a pragmatic solution to avoid copyright strikes on his gameplay montage videos.  

In 2022, this pragmatic solution turned into a cultural phenomenon. A melancholic, lo-fi indie track he recorded in his sister’s closet, titled “Romantic Homicide,” went viral on TikTok. The song’s raw lyrics about resentment and heartbreak resonated with millions, catapulting it onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The sudden success led to a major record deal with Darkroom and Interscope Records before he had even finished high school. A follow-up ballad, “Here With Me,” achieved similar success, cementing his status as a breakout star.  

D4VD’s public persona was carefully cultivated. He was marketed as a “genre-bending voice” for Gen Z, blending indie rock, R&B, and pop into a sound that was both fresh and commercially potent. His artistic influences were drawn from the digital world he inhabited, particularly Japanese manga and anime, which informed his lyrical themes of loneliness, love, and despair. He even developed an enigmatic alter-ego named “Itami,” often depicted in a bloody shirt and blindfold, adding a layer of dark theatricality to his brand.  

Now, that brand is being viewed through a far more sinister lens. The title of his breakout hit, “Romantic Homicide,” has acquired a chilling and tragic irony. The lyrics, once seen as a poetic expression of teenage angst, are now being parsed by a global audience for clues to a real-life horror. The lines,

“In the back of my mind / You died / And I didn’t even cry / No, not a single tear,”

have transformed from a catchy hook into a potential prophecy or a haunting confession in the court of public opinion. The art that made David Burke a star is now inseparable from the investigation that threatens to destroy him, forcing a re-examination of whether his dark, romantic imagery was merely a performance or a reflection of a grim reality. His entire artistic output has, overnight, become a potential body of evidence.  


A Web of Disturbing Connections

The investigation into Celeste Rivas’s death is complicated by a web of circumstantial evidence and disturbing coincidences that tie her life directly to David Burke. While none of these points alone constitute proof of guilt, together they paint a deeply unsettling picture that has fueled public speculation and undoubtedly guided the police inquiry.

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The “Shhh…” Tattoo

The first and most tangible link to emerge was a matching tattoo. The medical examiner’s report noted that Celeste had a tattoo of the word “Shhh…” on her right index finger. Her mother confirmed this detail, stating it was one of the reasons she immediately feared the unidentified body was her daughter’s. It was quickly discovered that D4VD sports the exact same tattoo on his right index finger. While authorities and media reports have noted that the tattoo design is not unique—popularized by celebrities like Rihanna and Lindsay Lohan—the coincidence in this context is potent.

The timeline adds another layer of intrigue: online researchers claim the earliest photographs of Burke with the tattoo date to September 2024, five months after Celeste was reported missing. This timing raises troubling questions about its significance—was it a shared symbol of a relationship, or something acquired after her disappearance?  

A Boyfriend Named “David”

Perhaps the most direct piece of testimony came from Celeste’s mother. She informed TMZ that at the time of her disappearance, her daughter had a boyfriend named David, though she had never personally met or seen him. This statement immediately connected Celeste to an individual sharing the same first name as David Anthony Burke, moving the singer from the periphery of the case—as the car’s owner—directly into the center of her personal life.  

Geographic Proximity and a Digital Trail

The connection appears to have been more than just a name. Photographs have surfaced that reportedly show Burke in Lake Elsinore, less than a mile from Celeste’s family home, just days before she vanished in April 2024. This evidence suggests a physical presence in her world, contradicting any notion of a purely online or distant relationship.  This physical link is bolstered by a significant digital trail, much of it unearthed by online sleuths. A demo track attributed to D4VD, titled “Celeste,” was reportedly leaked in December 2023. Its lyrics are intensely obsessive:

“Oh, Celeste / The girl with my name tattooed on her chest / Smell her on my clothes like cigarettes // I hear her voice each time I take a breath / I’m obsessed”.  

Lyrics from demo track attributed to D4VD

Furthermore, unverified but widely circulated timelines compiled on platforms like Reddit and Discord allege a detailed history of their interactions. These timelines claim Celeste, then 12, joined Burke’s private Discord server in October 2022. By December 2023, a photo allegedly shows the 13-year-old in his room. Most alarmingly, these online accounts claim that after Celeste’s final disappearance in April 2024, her brother reported to police that she had gone to live with Burke, a lead that was allegedly not pursued.

Alongside these claims, viral images appearing to show Burke with a girl resembling Celeste have circulated widely, further solidifying the public perception of a close, and deeply inappropriate, relationship. This crowdsourced investigation, running parallel to the official one, has created a powerful narrative of an escalating relationship that began online and ended in tragedy.  

DateEvent Related to Celeste RivasEvent Related to D4VD (David Burke)Investigative/Public Action
July 20, 2022Age 17. Releases “Romantic Homicide” audio.  
Oct 2022Age 12. Allegedly joins D4VD’s private Discord server.  
Dec 2023Age 13. Allegedly photographed in D4VD’s room.  Age 18. Leaked demo song “Celeste” surfaces online.  
April 5, 2024Age 13. Last seen in Lake Elsinore, CA. Reported missing.  Age 19.Missing person report filed with Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.  
Sept 2024First known photos of D4VD with “Shhh…” tattoo appear.  
April 2025Age 20. Releases debut full-length album, “Withered”.  
Aug 2025Begins “Withered 2025 World Tour”.  
Early Sept 2025Tesla registered to D4VD is abandoned in Hollywood Hills.  
Sept 8, 2025Body discovered at Hollywood tow yard. Would have been 15 years old.  Performing on tour in Minneapolis.  LAPD discovers remains in the front trunk of the impounded Tesla.  
Sept 9, 2025Brands Crocs and Hollister drop D4VD from collaborations.  
Sept 16-17, 2025Remains are officially identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez.  D4VD cancels Seattle concert scheduled for Sept 17.  
Sept 18, 2025LAPD searches a Hollywood Hills home linked to D4VD and his manager.  
Sept 19, 2025Remaining U.S. and multiple European tour dates are cancelled.  

The Investigation: Following the Trail

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As public speculation reached a fever pitch, the LAPD’s elite Robbery-Homicide Division began the methodical work of building a case. Their actions have been deliberate and focused, aimed at tracing Celeste’s final movements and establishing a forensic link to her killer. A significant step came on September 18, when detectives executed a search warrant on a residence in the Hollywood Hills. The home was reportedly being rented by D4VD’s manager, Josh Marshall, and was a place the singer had been known to stay. For hours, plainclothes officers swept the property, seizing a computer and other items, and reportedly searching for trace evidence such as hair and blood.  

Despite the intensity of the investigation and the mountain of circumstantial evidence pointing in his direction, authorities have been careful with their language regarding David Burke. To date, the LAPD has not officially named him a suspect or even a person of interest in the homicide. This distinction is crucial. It indicates that while he is central to the investigation, police do not yet have the probable cause required to arrest him for the crime.  

Burke’s legal and public relations team has adopted a strategy of quiet cooperation. A spokesperson has repeatedly told the media that the singer is “cooperating fully” with authorities. He cancelled his tour dates, with sources telling TMZ he did so to be available for questioning and was expected to be flown back to Los Angeles from his tour. This approach serves a dual purpose: it avoids any appearance of obstruction while allowing his legal counsel to control the flow of information, preventing him from making any public statements that could be used against him.  

The investigation is now faced with a series of critical, unanswered questions. The forensic analysis of the evidence seized from the Hollywood Hills home will be paramount. Can investigators find any of Celeste’s DNA at the residence, or any of Burke’s DNA on the materials used to wrap her body? Digital forensics experts will scour the seized computer for any communications, location data, or other information that could shed light on what happened. Key logistical questions also remain: who was last seen driving the Tesla?

Why was it abandoned in that specific location? And, most importantly, what will the final coroner’s report reveal about how, when, and where Celeste Rivas died? Burke’s defense could potentially argue that his absence from Los Angeles for over a month prior to the discovery of the body suggests he could not have been involved, placing immense pressure on prosecutors to establish a clear timeline of the crime.  

The Unraveling: A Career in Crisis

In the corporate world and the court of public opinion, judgment is rendered far more swiftly than in a court of law. For David Burke, the professional fallout from the investigation has been immediate and catastrophic, demonstrating the fragility of a career built in the digital age. The legal standard of “innocent until proven guilty” offers no protection from the swift verdict of the marketplace.

The first domino to fall was his “Withered 2025 World Tour.” The cancellations began with his Seattle show, scheduled for the day after Celeste’s identity was confirmed. Within days, the entire U.S. leg of the tour, including highly anticipated shows in San Francisco and at the prestigious Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, was scrapped. The cancellations then spread across the Atlantic, with numerous dates on his European tour also being axed. A planned appearance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles was also quietly removed from the schedule.  

Corporate sponsors, whose primary concern is brand safety, reacted with similar speed. Crocs and Hollister had just announced major collaborations with D4VD, positioning him as the face of new campaigns aimed at a youth demographic. Within days of the body’s discovery, both companies severed ties, scrubbing their websites and social media of all promotional content featuring the singer. The association with a gruesome homicide investigation, regardless of legal culpability, was a risk they were unwilling to take.  

The chill extended to his peers in the music industry. Fellow artist Kali Uchis, who had collaborated with D4VD on the track “Crashing,” announced that she was taking steps to have the song removed from streaming services. His own label, Darkroom/Interscope, effectively put his career on ice, halting the release of the deluxe version of his album Withered and ceasing all promotional activities.  

In a bizarre and dark twist of the digital age, the scandal fueled a surge of morbid curiosity that translated into commercial activity. As headlines about the case spread, streams of his song “Romantic Homicide” spiked, causing it to climb Spotify’s global charts. This phenomenon highlights a grim reality of modern media consumption, where real-world tragedy can be transformed into digital engagement and, paradoxically, generate revenue for the very person at the center of the controversy.  

Conclusion: Unanswered Questions and the Verdict of Public Opinion

The case of Celeste Rivas and David Burke stands at a troubling crossroads, a stark illustration of the divide between the methodical pace of justice and the instantaneous judgment of the digital age. The known facts are as grim as they are sensational: a 15-year-old girl, missing for over a year, was found dismembered in the trunk of a car registered to a 20-year-old pop star. The two were linked by a web of disturbing coincidences: matching tattoos, a shared first name, alleged sightings, and a digital trail of obsessive song lyrics and social media interactions.

The official investigation continues its slow, deliberate work. Forensic evidence is being analyzed, digital devices are being scoured, and witnesses are being interviewed. For the LAPD, suspicion is not enough; they must build a case that can withstand the scrutiny of a courtroom, a case built on verifiable evidence and proof beyond a reasonable doubt. As of now, David Burke remains a cooperating individual, not a charged suspect.

But in the court of public opinion, a verdict has largely been rendered. The narrative, fueled by the chilling details and the dark irony of Burke’s artistic persona, has solidified for many. Online communities have acted as judge, jury, and executioner, convicting him on the basis of circumstantial evidence and the deeply unsettling nature of his relationship with a young, vulnerable girl. His career is in ruins, his brand is toxic, and his name will forever be linked to this horrific crime, regardless of the investigation’s outcome.

Amidst the noise and speculation, the central, haunting questions remain. What truly happened to Celeste Rivas in the long months after she vanished from her family’s life? What was the real nature of her relationship with David Burke, a relationship that began when she was just a child? How did her life end so violently, and how did her body end up in the front trunk of his Tesla?

Ultimately, the search for answers is a search for justice for Celeste. Beyond the celebrity scandal and the online drama lies the tragic story of a 13-year-old girl who disappeared, her life brutally extinguished before it had a chance to truly begin. Her memory now serves as a dark cautionary tale at the fatal intersection of fame, youth, and the perilous connections of the modern world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is D4VD?

D4VD, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is a 20-year-old American singer who gained widespread recognition through TikTok with his viral hits “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me”. He began his music career by creating songs in his sister’s closet to use in his Fortnite gameplay videos to avoid copyright issues.  

Who was Celeste Rivas?

Celeste Rivas Hernandez was a 15-year-old girl from Lake Elsinore, California. She was first reported missing on April 5, 2024, at the age of 13. Her remains were discovered inside D4VD’s impounded Tesla on September 8, 2025.  

How were Celeste Rivas and D4VD connected?

The full extent of their relationship is a central part of the ongoing investigation. Celeste’s mother reported that her daughter had a boyfriend named David. A former teacher of Celeste’s alleged that she met D4VD via social media and had previously run away from home to be with him in Hollywood. The two also had identical “Shhh…” tattoos on their right index fingers. A leaked demo song attributed to D4VD, titled “Celeste,” also contained lyrics described as obsessive.

What is the status of the police investigation?

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the death of Celeste Rivas as a homicide. As part of the investigation, they executed a search warrant on a Hollywood Hills residence associated with D4VD and his manager, where they seized a computer and other potential evidence. The official cause of death remains “deferred” as the coroner’s office conducts further forensic analysis.  

Has D4VD been charged with a crime?

No. As of this time, D4VD has not been officially named as a suspect or a person of interest in the case, and no charges have been filed against him. A spokesperson for the singer has stated that he is “cooperating fully” with the authorities.  

What has been the fallout from the investigation?

The professional consequences for D4VD have been severe. He has canceled the remaining U.S. dates and many European dates of his world tour. Major brand partners, including Crocs and Hollister, have terminated their collaborations with him. Additionally, fellow musician Kali Uchis announced she is taking steps to have their collaborative track removed from streaming platforms. The case has generated intense public discussion and speculation across social media.  


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