The mysterious death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas has captivated public attention ever since her body was discovered inside a car registered to singer D4vd on September 8, 2025, at a Los Angeles towing lot. The case quickly went viral as social media users tried to piece together what had happened, drawing connections between D4vd’s lyrics, his personal life, and the tragic discovery. What made the situation even more puzzling was that the vehicle, a Tesla, was registered in the 19-year-old Romantic Homicide singer’s name but had not been reported stolen.
After weeks of speculation, the Los Angeles Police Department issued a statement clarifying that D4vd is not considered a suspect in the ongoing investigation. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has yet to determine the cause or manner of Celeste’s death, which means authorities cannot classify the case as a homicide at this stage. In their official statement, the LAPD said that the circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear and that there is currently no evidence pointing toward criminal involvement beyond the concealment of her body.
Police sources further explained that, while the Tesla was registered to D4vd, there is no proof linking him directly to the tragedy. The car was reportedly towed from near his Hollywood Hills home, but investigators have found no evidence that the artist had used the vehicle during the time Celeste was reported missing. A search of his residence was conducted, and digital devices were seized for examination, yet no incriminating evidence has been uncovered so far.
As the investigation continues, new details about Celeste’s personal life have surfaced. Her former boyfriend, 15-year-old Damien Hernandez, spoke with TMZ, revealing that Celeste often expressed unhappiness at home and frequently joked about running away. His mother, Jamie, supported this claim, adding that Celeste had confided in them about her family struggles. Damien told reporters that she once said she could vanish, and no one would care, a comment that now haunts him as he wonders if he could have helped prevent what happened.
The case first gained police attention when employees at a Hollywood impound lot noticed a foul odor coming from a towed Tesla and alerted authorities. Upon inspection, officers found Celeste’s decomposed remains in the trunk. The Los Angeles Times later confirmed that the Robbery-Homicide Division obtained a warrant to search D4vd’s property and collect his electronics as part of the broader investigation. Officials believe Celeste’s body had been inside the car for several weeks before it was discovered, though how she ended up there remains a mystery.
As of now, investigators continue to examine digital evidence and await the coroner’s findings. Until a clear cause of death is established, the case remains open, leaving the public with more questions than answers about the heartbreaking fate of Celeste Rivas and the unexpected connection to one of music’s rising stars.