Detectives Uncover Shocking Discovery in Impounded Tesla Registered to D4vd

Everything We Know -- and Don't -- About the Missing Teen Found in a Car Registered to D4vd Los Angeles police responded to a call from a tow yard in Hollywood on September 8, 2025, about a foul odor coming from an impounded Tesla. When detectives opened the car's front trunk, they discovered decomposing human remains that would later be identified as Celeste Rivas, a teenager reported missing by her family in February and April of last year. The 2023 Tesla Model Y with Texas license plates was registered to David Anthony Burke, the real name of the up-and-coming singer D4vd. Burke was on tour at the time of the discovery and has been cooperating with authorities, according to his representative. "We're still in the early stages of this investigation," said Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) spokesperson, Officer Amy Harwood. "We have a lot of work ahead of us to piece together what happened." Background and Context Celeste Rivas was reported missing by her family on February 14, 2024, and again in April of the same year. Her disappearance sparked an investigation by the LAPD, but no leads were found until the discovery of the body in the Tesla. The car's registration to D4vd has raised questions about potential connections between the singer and Rivas' disappearance. However, Burke's representative maintains that he had no knowledge of Rivas or her whereabouts. "We're cooperating fully with the investigation," said a spokesperson for Burke. "We want to get to the bottom of this as much as anyone else." Additional Perspectives Experts say that the case highlights the challenges of investigating missing persons cases, particularly when it comes to identifying remains. "It's not uncommon for bodies to be unidentified for weeks or even months after discovery," said Dr. Kathryn Taylor, a forensic anthropologist at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). "The fact that it took medical examiners a week to identify Rivas' body is not unusual." Current Status and Next Developments As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information about Rivas or her disappearance to come forward. The LAPD has set up a hotline for tips and is reviewing security footage from the area where the car was impounded. "We're following every lead and working tirelessly to bring justice to Celeste's family," said Officer Harwood. The case remains a mystery, with many questions still unanswered. As police continue their investigation, one thing is clear: the disappearance of Celeste Rivas has left a community shaken and searching for answers. What We Know So Far The body of Celeste Rivas was discovered in a 2023 Tesla Model Y registered to D4vd. Rivas was reported missing by her family in February and April of last year. The LAPD is investigating the case, but no suspect or person of interest has been named. D4vd's representative says he is cooperating with authorities. What We Don't Know How Rivas ended up in the car and what happened to her after she was reported missing. Whether there are any connections between D4vd and Rivas' disappearance. Who may have been involved in Rivas' death. *Reporting by Rollingstone.*