Investigation Following Discovery of Teen’s Body in Singer’s Car
The recent discovery of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas’ body in the trunk of a Tesla has brought renewed attention to the rental apartment once occupied by the singer, D4vd. The property, located in the Hollywood Hills, is set to return to the rental market soon.
This four-bedroom, four-bathroom home, spanning 4,315 square feet, will be listed for $20,000 a month, according to real estate agent Alex Micic. Renovations on the exterior have been made, complete with fresh green trim, and updates to the property’s photographs are planned as more work is completed.
Micic noted, “It’s a work in progress right now. This property is off the market, but it will be back up shortly.”
Just weeks before the body was discovered, D4vd’s Tesla received a parking ticket while it was left less than half a mile from his rental. Local tow yard employees reported a strange smell coming from the vehicle, which led to authorities being alerted in early September.
Currently, law enforcement is looking into D4vd as a suspect in Rivas’ death, though no arrests have been made yet. Investigators are examining how long the car was on the road prior to its towing, as Rivas, who had a history of running away, was found dismembered and wrapped in plastic by the Los Angeles police.
Cops conducted a search of the premises on September 17, collecting “several pieces of evidence,” according to the LAPD.
A neighbor expressed her sadness over the incident, stating, “It’s unusual for this area, but it’s sad because it happens everywhere. I hope she gets justice.” She mentioned that she hadn’t observed anything out of the ordinary occurring at the home.
The nature of D4vd and Rivas’ relationship is still unclear, but they had been seen together frequently, with Rivas appearing at events alongside the singer.
Malden Trifunovic, the homeowner, recently hired teams to clear out a significant amount of clothing and other items left behind in the house. Just a week ago, someone returned to collect D4vd’s remaining possessions.
D4vd, whose real name is David Austin Burke, is known for his popular TikTok page, where he shares content about rental properties. In one video, he can be seen on the kitchen island with the caption, “Valentine’s Day is 4 days away and I still don’t have a Valentine.” His last scheduled performances in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles were canceled following the discovery of Hernandez’s body.
As for Rivas’ remains, the Los Angeles coroner has finished the initial examination, but the cause of death remains undetermined. The coroner’s office indicated that further tests are necessary to reach a clear conclusion.
Reports suggest that D4vd has since ceased cooperating with authorities. Police theorize that whoever placed the boy’s body in his vehicle may have worked with him to hide and dismember it.
