Dismembered Teen's Death Cause Revealed
- Coroner disclosed the cause of death for Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in D4vd's Tesla. - Remains discovered seven months ago in the rapper's vehicle in Los Angeles. - The case draws renewed attention to the shocking discovery patch.com.
Los Angeles County coroner revealed that 17-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from multiple sharp-force injuries to her neck and face. (patch.com) Her dismembered remains were discovered on September 30, 2024, inside a white Tesla Model 3 belonging to rapper D4vd in South LA's Harvard Park neighborhood. (nbclosangeles.com) Police found her head, torso, arms, and legs wrapped in plastic bags inside the vehicle's frunk and trunk after a 911 call reported a foul odor. (latimes.com) D4vd, real name David Amarah, purchased the car five days earlier from a Craigslist seller who noticed the smell but didn't check inside. (hiphopdx.com) The rapper stated he bought the Tesla legally and was unaware of the remains, with no evidence linking him to the death or dismemberment. (complex.com) No suspects have been named and no arrests made as of April 23, 2026, with the case still under investigation by LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division. (ktla.com) The case echoes prior incidents, like 2023 findings of bodies in U-Haul trucks and freezers in LA, highlighting challenges in tracking abandoned vehicles. (foxla.com) D4vd's swift distancing drew social media backlash, but authorities emphasized the ongoing homicide probe focuses on identifying those responsible. (billboard.com)
