D4vd Arrested Over Death of Teen Found in Tesla Trunk
Los Angeles police arrested indie pop singer D4vd in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Authorities say the body was discovered inside a Tesla registered to the musician.
Arrest and legal status
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the arrest on April 16. The singer, identified as David Anthony Burke, is 21 years old.
He faces a murder investigation and is being held without bail. Investigators said the case will be presented to the District Attorney on Monday for filing consideration.
Discovery of the remains
Officials reported that human remains were found inside a bag in the Tesla’s front trunk. The vehicle had been parked for several weeks before it was towed.
Decomposition suggested the victim had been dead for weeks before discovery. Online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner show a date of death of Sept. 8.
The medical examiner listed clothing and jewelry found with the remains. Items included a tube top, black leggings, a yellow metal stud earring, and a yellow metal chain bracelet, according to a statement shared with Filmogaz.com on Sept. 18.
Missing person investigation
Rivas had been reported missing in April 2024. Riverside County deputies went to an address in Lake Elsinore after a runaway report involving a juvenile female.
Deputies were unable to locate her and entered the case into the missing persons database. On Sept. 17, the LAPD notified the sheriff’s office that the body had been found and identified as Rivas.
Public statements and cooperation
A representative for the singer previously told NBC News that he had been informed of the investigation. The representative said he was fully cooperating with authorities.
Requests for comment sent to the singer’s representatives went unanswered, according to reporters who contacted Filmogaz.com.
Artist background and career impact
David Anthony Burke performs under the name D4vd. He gained attention in 2022 when his songs went viral on TikTok.
He later signed with Interscope Records and released a debut album titled Withered in April. Burke also produced the official Fortnite 2025 anthem, “Locked & Loaded,” released on Sept. 3.
Following the discovery, his Withered World Tour shows scheduled for Sept. 19 in San Francisco and Sept. 20 in Los Angeles were canceled.
Context and next steps
The arrest has drawn national attention under headlines such as D4vd Arrested Over Death of Teen Found in Tesla Trunk. Prosecutors will now review the evidence before deciding on formal charges.
Filmogaz.com will provide updates as courts and law enforcement release new information.
