Celeste Rivas‘ partially frozen and dismembered physique has left the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner unable to find out a definitive explanation for demise.

The improvement that would complicate the murder investigation involving rising Hip-Hop artist D4vd, in accordance with sources cited by TMZ.

The 15-year-old’s stays have been found contained in the trunk of a Tesla linked to the 20-year-old singer, whose actual title is David Burke. The automobile had been parked for days on a residential road within the Hollywood Hills earlier than being towed, at which level staff observed a foul odor and made the grisly discovery.

Rivas’ physique had been decapitated, her limbs severed and minimize into items, and her torso left intact. Investigators say the physique components have been “partially frozen” and had begun to thaw contained in the automotive.

Forensic specialists now face important hurdles. The frozen state of the stays has broken tissue and probably erased key proof.

Freezing stays can distort or destroy forensic proof, together with toxicology outcomes and indicators of trauma. Investigators consider the physique was frozen intentionally to hinder the investigation and delay discovery.

“It will most likely be ‘undetermined,’” a supply advised TMZ, referring to the official explanation for demise. Initially labeled an “apparent homicide,” the situation of the physique has made it practically not possible to verify how Rivas died.

Despite the dearth of a medical dedication, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division continues to pursue the case as a homicide investigation. Law enforcement sources advised TMZ that an arrest might nonetheless be made even with out a confirmed explanation for demise.

The case has taken a darker flip with the revelation that authorities consider a second individual helped D4vd dismember and eliminate Rivas’ physique.

Attorney Mark Geragos appeared on the “2 Angry Men” podcast and mentioned he “knows the name” of the alleged confederate, who could have been concerned “before, during, and after” {the teenager}’s demise.

A key a part of the investigation entails a suspicious journey D4vd allegedly took in spring 2025 to a distant space of Santa Barbara County. Sources say he was there for about two hours in the course of the evening.

Authorities suspect Rivas’ physique could have been saved in a freezer at that location for months earlier than being moved to Los Angeles.

Rivas vanished from her Lake Elsinore dwelling in April 2024 at simply 13 years previous. Her household advised police she had a boyfriend named David. Her stays weren’t discovered till September 8, 2025, the day after her fifteenth birthday.

The disturbing particulars of her relationship with D4vd have additionally surfaced. The two reportedly had matching tattoos on their proper index fingers studying “Shhh.” Friends of the artist allegedly believed Rivas was 19, unaware she was a minor after they met.

D4vd, who gained fame via TikTok and amassed over 3.6 million followers, was on tour abroad when the physique was found. He has since canceled his remaining U.S. and European exhibits and has not cooperated with investigators. His authorized staff has remained silent.

While the precise explanation for demise could stay unknown, authorities proceed to construct their case via digital proof, witness interviews and forensic evaluation.

The LAPD has not introduced any arrests as of November 22, 2025.

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