The shocking death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas has left Los Angeles heartbroken. A few weeks ago, her decomposed body was found inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to the singer D4vd, known for his hit song Romantic Homicide. The car was discovered in a tow yard in the Hollywood Hills, and it took investigators several weeks to confirm her identity. Her family and friends have now said their final goodbyes, but the LAPD is still trying to uncover how and why she died.
On October 6, 2025, mourners gathered at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Rowland Heights, California, to lay Celeste to rest. A white car pulled up as her loved ones carried her small casket under a large tent. The scene was emotional and heavy. It gave her family and friends a small sense of peace after weeks of pain and confusion.
According to TMZ, the funeral brought together people from her community who wanted to honor her memory after a tragedy that has deeply affected the city. Her family has also set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs. Investigators believe her body may have been inside the Tesla for several weeks before being discovered. The cause of her death is still not known, and authorities are hoping it will reveal important details about what really happened to her.
Celeste had been reported missing in 2024 from her home in Lake Elsinore. Months later, police got a call about a terrible smell coming from a towed Tesla. When they checked, they found her remains. The car was confirmed to belong to D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, making him an important figure in the case. The Tesla had been taken from a Hollywood Hills rental linked to the singer.
Even though the connection between the singer’s car and Celeste’s body seems suspicious, the LAPD has said that D4vd has not been named a suspect. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is still working to determine how Celeste died. Until that’s clear, police say they can’t confirm if any crime was committed by the singer or anyone else.
Officers have searched D4vd’s Hollywood Hills home and taken digital devices for examination. So far, nothing has been found to directly connect him to the death. The singer has stayed silent about the situation and recently cancelled his US and European tours while the investigation continues.