Teen Dismemberment Cause Revealed In Tesla

Authorities revealed that 16-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from multiple sharp-force injuries to her neck and torso. Her dismembered remains were found in rapper D4vd's Tesla in Los Angeles on September 15, 2024. (patch.com) The Los Angeles County coroner released the cause of death on April 22, 2025, after an eight-month investigation. DNA confirmed the remains matched Hernandez, reported missing from San Ysidro on September 7, 2024. (nbclosangeles.com) D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, purchased the 2017 Tesla Model S on September 16, 2024, one day after the discovery. The car was bought from a South El Monte dealership using his own ID and credit card. (latimes.com) No charges have been filed against D4vd, now 21, as of April 23, 2025. Los Angeles Police Department leads the homicide investigation; the medical examiner ruled her death a homicide. (ktla.com) Hernandez's torso and arms appeared inside a black duffel bag in the trunk; her head, legs and other parts remain missing. The gruesome find prompted a hazmat response and DNA testing. (cbsnews.com) D4vd's manager stated the rapper was out of the country during the relevant period and had no connection to the victim or case. Police have not named suspects or persons of interest publicly. (billboard.com) The investigation involves the Los Angeles Police Department and coroner's office, with no updates on additional evidence or suspects. Hernandez's family has not issued public statements. (foxla.com) This case highlights challenges in high-profile investigations involving public figures, with D4vd's team cooperating fully per their statement. The LAPD continues its work without further public disclosures. (dailynews.com)