Dismembered Teen's Death Cause Revealed
- Cause of death disclosed for teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in D4vd's Tesla seven months ago. - The discovery was made inside the singer's vehicle in Los Angeles. - Revelation comes after long investigation into the troubling case patch.com.
Authorities disclosed that 17-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from sharp force injuries to her neck and torso. Her dismembered remains were found inside rapper D4vd's Tesla on September 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (patch.com) The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled the death a homicide after a seven-month investigation. Remains, including her head and limbs, filled three black plastic bags in the vehicle's trunk. (nbclosangeles.com) D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, told police he bought the 2022 Tesla Model 3 from a dealership nine days earlier for $32,000. He noticed a foul odor on August 31 but continued driving until the September 1 discovery at a South Los Angeles auto shop. (latimes.com) Celeste vanished from her South Los Angeles home on August 20, 2025, after telling her mother she was visiting friends. Police identified her through fingerprints and dental records; she was last seen wearing a black shirt and jeans. (abc7.com) D4vd cooperated fully and is not a suspect; no arrests have been made. Investigators released the car to him after processing and seek the prior owner, who traded it in at Galpin Tesla in Chatsworth. (foxla.com) The case drew national attention due to D4vd's rising fame from hits like "Here With Me," which has 1.4 billion Spotify streams. His management stated he was "shocked and saddened" by the discovery. (rollingstone.com) Los Angeles police urge tips on Celeste's last days or the Tesla's history at (877) LAPD-247. The investigation continues without named persons of interest. (lapdonline.org)
