Dismembered Teen's Death Cause Disclosed

Coroner revealed Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 17-year-old, died from sharp force injuries to her neck and head, with her dismembered remains found inside musician D4vd's abandoned Tesla in September 2025. (patch.com) Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner Dr. Jonathan Lucas ruled the death a homicide after seven months of analysis, including toxicology tests that found no drugs or alcohol in her system. (nbclosangeles.com) Hernandez's torso was discovered on September 2, 2025, inside a white 2019 Tesla Model 3 left on a downtown Los Angeles street near the 101 Freeway, wrapped in a tarp with her head and limbs found separately in the trunk. (latimes.com) The Tesla belonged to David Anthony Ramos, the 21-year-old rapper known as D4vd, who rose to fame with his 2022 hit "Romantic Homicide" and told police he sold the car to a friend months earlier. (rollingstone.com) Los Angeles Police Department homicide detectives have pursued no arrests or named suspects as of April 2025, canvassing the area and reviewing surveillance video that showed the Tesla parked for weeks before discovery. (foxla.com) Hernandez, originally from Mexico, had been reported missing by family in late August 2025 after arriving in Los Angeles seeking music industry work; her identity was confirmed via dental records. (dailynews.com) D4vd's management stated he cooperated fully with investigators and had no contact with Hernandez, distancing him from the vehicle after its sale. (tmz.com) The case echoes rare high-profile dismemberment discoveries in Los Angeles, such as the 2014 torso found in a Lululemon bag, though most remain unsolved without celebrity links. (ktla.com) LAPD continues investigating leads in Hernandez's death, urging tips to homicide detectives at 213-996-1850. (lapdonline.org)