The discovery of a teenager’s body inside the Tesla of indie singer David Anthony Burke, better known as D4vd, has left fans shocked and the internet full of questions. The 19-year-old musician, known for his viral hits and growing fame, has now found himself caught in the middle of a tragic and mysterious case. The body was later identified as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who had been reported missing weeks earlier. Her mother claimed that Celeste had been seeing someone named “David” before she disappeared, which quickly fueled speculation online that the singer might have been involved. But investigators have now clarified that the truth might not be as simple as what people are assuming.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the case is still in its early stages. Celeste’s body was reportedly found inside the front trunk of the Tesla, which had been parked in the same spot for several weeks before being towed. Detectives believe that her body may have been inside the vehicle for quite some time before it was discovered. However, officials have stated very clearly that D4vd has not been listed as a suspect or person of interest. In a statement to TMZ, the LAPD said, “We are not pursuing a suspect or person of interest at this stage of the investigation.” Captain Scot Williams also told PEOPLE that while they know Celeste died and that her body was placed inside the car, it’s too early to determine how she got there or what her exact connection to the artist was.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office is still working to identify the cause of death. This will help determine whether Celeste died of natural causes, an accident, or if there was any foul play involved. For now, the police are being cautious and not jumping to conclusions.
Meanwhile, Celeste’s former middle school boyfriend, 15-year-old Damien Hernandez, opened up about her passing during an emotional interview with TMZ. He said that Celeste often spoke about having a hard time at home and had once mentioned wanting to run away. He remembered her as kind but troubled, someone who carried more pain than most people realized. His mother, Jamie, also confirmed that Celeste had talked to them about problems in her household. Damien said through tears, “Like, no one cared. I don’t know, I should have done something.”
As of now, investigators are still trying to piece everything together — when Celeste died, how her body ended up in the Tesla, and who might have placed her there. While online theories continue to circulate, authorities have asked the public to wait for official updates rather than spreading speculation. The police also confirmed that although no criminal charges have been filed, they do believe someone made a deliberate attempt to hide her body.
The situation remains tragic and deeply unsettling, with both Celeste’s family and D4vd’s team staying quiet while the investigation unfolds. What’s clear is that there are still many unanswered questions — and for now, the focus remains on finding out exactly what happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez.