Musician D4vd Reportedly Named as Person of Interest in Death of Youngster Located in Tesla
The performer known as D4vd was listed as a person of interest in the tragic passing of Celeste Rivas, a teenager who went missing and was later found deceased inside the artist's Tesla automobile in September, according to law enforcement.
Discovery of the Remains
This decayed remains of Rivas, fifteen, was located in the fall inside the frunk of a dark-colored Tesla registered to D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. This car had been cited in a Hollywood area and then confiscated at a impound lot in the city.
Sequence of Incidents
Authorities believe that Rivas almost certainly passed away in the spring, noting that D4vd had probably assisted in cutting up and getting rid of the body. This singer has been uncooperative in the investigation, per a official representative.
This teenager Rivas was originally noted as disappeared from Lake Elsinore in last April. The remains was eventually found in the singer's Tesla after staff at Hollywood Tow reported a strong stench emanating from the vehicle.
Investigation and Formal Statements
This cause of death has yet to be ascertained, but the forensic office stated that Rivas likely was deceased inside the automobile for an extended period before being found.” Police are viewing her demise as a suspicious death.
Background on the Singer
This Texas-based artist had been handed a citation in the Hollywood Hills just eleven days before Rivas was found in the car, after violating the short-term parking limit. Neighbors in the Hollywood Hills mentioned that the Tesla had been parked in the vicinity for over a month.
The victim's family member stated that the relatives was aware that Rivas had a connection to the musician and that she was on her way to see a movie with him just before she went missing.
D4vd, referred to as “David,” is a originally from New York musician famous for the hits “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me.” The artist and his manager were living at a LA home in the Hollywood Hills in September, according to the residence's owner, until law enforcement investigated the residence.
D4vd has signed with record labels. D4vd was on tour at the time Rivas's body were located, but terminated those appearances following the discovery of Rivas's corpse.