The case surrounding Celeste Rivas’s death sharpened again as authorities confirmed that singer D4vd remains a suspect in the discovery of the 15-year-old’s remains inside a vehicle registered to him. According to an NBC Los Angeles, “He has not been cooperative,” and the teen “most likely died in the spring,” with the source further stating that D4vd “most likely had help dismembering and disposing of the body.”
D4vd’s lawyers have not responded, though a spokesperson had previously said he was “fully cooperating with authorities.” Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found Sept. 8 in the trunk of a Tesla that had been parked for weeks, and investigators say she “may have been deceased for several weeks before the discovery of her body.”
Reported missing since April 2024, her cause and manner of death remain “deferred,” leaving police to emphasize they are
Thoroughly examining every aspect of this case to uncover the truth and seek justice for Celeste Rivas Hernandez and her family.
Online, tensions spiked when users accused D4vd of reportedly moderating and deleting critical posts from his own subreddit.
D4vd Has Halted U.S. Tour as Authorities Probe 15-Year-Old Girl’s Death
D4vd’s U.S. tour screeched to a halt as venues in San Francisco and Los Angeles confirmed sudden cancellations. The Warfield labeled the show “canceled,” while The Greek Theatre scrubbed event details from its site. Although he has stayed silent about the tour shutdown, his spokesperson reiterated in September that he was “fully cooperating with authorities” (per NBC News).
Police discovered the remains in September, wrapped in a plastic bag inside the trunk of the impounded Tesla, after tow yard employees reported a strong odor. Law enforcement sources confirmed the remains were not intact. Her brother, Matthew Rivas, spoke simply and painfully:
I’m just trying to stay positive. I’m just trying to move forward. My mom’s grieving really bad. My dad’s grieving really bad.
Within days, detectives executed a search warrant at D4vd’s high-priced rental home near where the Tesla had been abandoned. Several items were retrieved for forensic analysis. As investigators retrace every step, the car’s timeline has reportedly become essential: marked tires on Aug. 27, ticketed on Sept. 3, impounded Sept. 5, remains discovered Sept. 8, the day after her 15th birthday.
D4vd Case: What Is Known About Celeste Rivas’ Life Before Her Death?
As detectives sift through evidence, fragments of Celeste Rivas’ life have trickled out from those who knew her. Her former boyfriend, Damien Hernandez, shared with TMZ that the two dated in middle school, saying she was “looking for something serious” and that her “troubled home life made her unhappy.” He said the teen’s mother “did not treat her well,” and recalled her joking about running away.
Hernandez said he later heard about Rivas’ alleged relationship with D4vd, admitting he was surprised because “he thought she was happy outside of her home life.” His regret came through plainly:
No one cared. I don’t know, I should have done something.
Rivas’ history of running away was documented: found in Hollywood after being reported missing in April 2024 (per Los Angeles Times), then missing again the following month. People close to her believe she used fake IDs, which allowed her access to age-restricted spaces. Friends of D4vd claimed they assumed she was a USC student. The two shared matching “Sshhhh” tattoos on their index fingers.
So is the investigation still missing crucial pieces, or is the truth already hiding in plain sight? Drop your thoughts, theories in the comments. For more updates, twists, and developments, follow FandomWire.
