D4vd is now underneath intense scrutiny as authorities proceed investigating the loss of life of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas. Police found her dismembered stays within the trunk of a Tesla registered to the musician, and new reporting signifies that parts of her physique have been frozen earlier than officers discovered her. TMZ says legislation enforcement is treating the case as a murder and is carefully inspecting the 20-year-old artist, whose actual title is David Anthony Burke, together with a second particular person.

Because of how the stays have been saved, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is anticipated to battle to find out how Celeste died. Sources advised TMZ that her physique elements have been “partially frozen” and had begun thawing contained in the Tesla. Investigators discovered her in “horrendous condition” once they searched the car on September eighth. As a outcome, TMZ experiences the reason for loss of life “will most likely be ‘undetermined.’”

Authorities consider Burke might have been straight concerned within the teen’s loss of life. LAPD detectives have additionally recognized one other suspect they assume assisted after Celeste was killed. According to TMZ founder Harvey Levin and legal professional Mark Geragos, the second particular person is suspected of serving to dismember the stays reasonably than being answerable for killing her.

No one has been arrested, however investigators are actively working to attach the proof. They are analyzing cellphone exercise, inner Tesla information, and social media location info. TMZ experiences police uncovered that the “Romantic Homicide” singer allegedly drove to a distant location late at night time and stayed there for a number of hours in spring 2025. Geragos stated this might turn into a important element.

Celeste was solely 13 the final time her household noticed her in 2024. Detectives haven’t confirmed her relationship to Burke, although her mom advised TMZ she had a boyfriend named David. The Tesla remained parked for days on a Hollywood Hills avenue earlier than being towed, revealing Celeste’s physique inside.