American rapper D4vd has become the focus of a major homicide investigation following the gruesome discovery of a teenager's dismembered remains in the boot of his Tesla, according to Los Angeles Police Department insiders.
Gruesome Discovery in Impounded Vehicle
The decomposed body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas was found on September 8 inside an impounded car registered to the 20-year-old musician, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. The vehicle had been taken to a police compound when the shocking discovery was made.
Law enforcement sources revealed to TMZ that investigators have now formally designated D4vd as a potential suspect in the case. One source claimed that police evidence shows D4vd took a late-night trip to a remote part of Santa Barbara County during spring 2025, remaining there for several hours - a journey that has raised serious suspicions.
Tragic Timeline of Missing Teenager
Celeste Rivas had been missing for more than a year after running away from her family home in Lake Elsinore, California, back in April 2024. The teenager would have celebrated her fifteenth birthday just one day before her body was discovered in the rapper's vehicle.
An LAPD insider provided further disturbing details to NBC4, indicating that police believe Rivas likely died during the spring months. The source also stated that investigators suspect D4vd likely had assistance in both dismembering and disposing of the young girl's body.
Uncooperative Suspect and Ongoing Investigation
According to law enforcement officials, the emerging suspect has not been cooperative throughout the months-long investigation. This lack of cooperation has potentially hampered efforts to determine the full circumstances surrounding Celeste Rivas's tragic death.
The case continues to develop as forensic teams work to gather additional evidence. Police are particularly interested in establishing the timeline of events and identifying any potential accomplices who may have been involved in the alleged cover-up.
This remains an active investigation with the LAPD expected to release further details as they emerge. The music industry and fans alike await developments in this disturbing case that has shocked the entertainment community.
