Body found in car registered to D4vd identified as missing teen

September 18, 2025

Authorities have identified decomposing remains found in an impounded Tesla as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, who had been missing since April 2024. The vehicle, registered to 20-year-old singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke), was discovered at a Hollywood tow yard on September 8 after being abandoned in the Hollywood Hills five days earlier. Police report that the cause and time of death remain unknown, and the body appeared to have been deceased for an extended period.

Who is affected

Celeste Rivas, the 15-year-old deceased girl who had been missing since April 2024
Singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke), whose registered car contained the remains
D4vd's fans, as evidenced by the cancellation of his scheduled Seattle show

What action is being taken

Police are conducting an investigation into the death
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is working to determine details about the remains
D4vd is cooperating with investigators
D4vd's scheduled tour show in Seattle was cancelled

Why it matters

The case involves the death of a young teenager who had been missing for months
The vehicle containing the remains belongs to a popular musician with millions of social media followers
The circumstances surrounding how and when the girl died remain unknown
The body was found in an unusual location (the trunk of an abandoned car at a tow yard)

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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