Singer D4vd Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas
U.S. singer d4vd, whose real name is David Burke, was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her decomposed remains were discovered in September last year inside a Tesla Model Y registered to the singer, which had been towed from the Hollywood Hills. Authorities plan to present the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Offic
abcnews.go.comDiscovery of Remains
Remains were found last year in the back of a Tesla belonging to the singer.
The vehicle was towed to an impound lot in the Hollywood Hills after being abandoned on a street, following reports of a foul smell. Authorities stated the body was wrapped in plastic and decomposed.
Background on Disappearance
The victim, also referred to as Celeste Rivas, disappeared at age 13, according to a missing person's poster from the Riverside Sheriff's Office.
The cause of death has not been publicly revealed, with a court order in November sealing details to preserve the investigation.
Impact on Singer's Career
Following the discovery, the singer canceled a number of gigs.
Investigation Details
Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed the arrest was based on probable cause developed over the past seven months.
A security hold was placed on the case.
Attribution and Corroboration
Major facts, including the arrest and body discovery, are corroborated across multiple sources.
Where sources vary slightly in naming—such as Celeste Rivas versus Celeste Rivas Hernandez—the full name from police statements is used. No contradictions appear in the provided coverage regarding key events.
Story Timeline
5 events- Today
Singer d4vd was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
12 sourcesBBC News · GB News · Forbes - November last year
A judge ordered a security hold on details of the case to protect the investigation.
2 sourcesGB News · NPR - September last year
Decomposed remains of Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in d4vd's Tesla Model Y at a Hollywood Hills impound lot.
10 sourcesGB News · Forbes · Pitchfork - 2024
Celeste Rivas Hernandez disappeared from Lake Elsinore at age 13.
3 sourcesGB News · NPR - 2022
D4vd rose to fame with viral singles 'Romantic Homicide' and 'Here With Me' on TikTok.
2 sourcesGB News
Potential Impact
- 01
Music industry partners distance themselves from d4vd pending case outcome.
- 02
D4vd's ongoing world tour faces further cancellations beyond the initial ones.
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Hernandez's family pursues civil action against d4vd if charges proceed.
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Lake Elsinore community holds vigils for missing persons awareness.
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Public scrutiny increases on celebrity vehicle impound procedures in Los Angeles.
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TikTok reviews content policies for artists involved in criminal investigations.
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