D4vd Arrested in Los Angeles After Teen’s Body Found in Tesla, Police Say
Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Bella
D4vd has been arrested in Los Angeles in connection with a shocking case involving a missing teenage girl whose body was discovered inside a vehicle linked to him, authorities confirmed.
The 21 year old musician, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is currently being held without bail following his arrest tied to the death of 14 year old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, detectives were first called in September to a tow yard in Hollywood after reports of a strong odor coming from an impounded Tesla registered to Burke. The vehicle had reportedly been towed from the Hollywood Hills after appearing abandoned.
Inside the car, authorities discovered a severely decomposed and dismembered body that was later identified as Rivas Hernandez. She had been reported missing in 2024 and was last seen in Lake Elsinore, about 60 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined that the teenager had been deceased in the vehicle for an extended period before being found.
Case Still Under Investigation
Police say the case will be presented to the district attorney’s office, where prosecutors will review the evidence to determine whether formal charges should be filed.
In a statement, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that the case is expected to be handled by its Major Crimes Division.
At this stage, no charges have been formally filed, and the investigation remains ongoing.
D4vd’s Legal Team Responds
Burke’s legal team has strongly denied any involvement in the teen’s death.
“There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. David has only been detained under suspicion,” his attorneys said in a statement.
“The actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death.”
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the nature of any relationship between Burke and the victim.
However, family members of Rivas Hernandez have previously stated that she mentioned going to watch a movie with Burke before she disappeared.
Rising Star Under Scrutiny
D4vd rose to fame in 2022 after viral success on TikTok, particularly with his hit song Romantic Homicide, which has since drawn renewed attention in light of the case.
The singer later collaborated with major artists including SZA and Kali Uchis, quickly establishing himself in the music industry.
At the time the body was discovered, Burke was reportedly on tour, which was later canceled as the investigation unfolded.
What Happens Next
As the investigation continues, prosecutors will decide whether there is sufficient evidence to move forward with charges.
For now, Burke remains in custody while authorities work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The case has already sparked intense public attention, with online speculation growing as more details emerge.
TL;DR
- D4vd was arrested in Los Angeles in connection with a teen girl’s death
- The victim, 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had been reported missing in 2024
- Her decomposed body was found inside a Tesla registered to the singer
- The car had been towed from the Hollywood Hills to a tow yard before the discovery
- Authorities say the body had been in the vehicle for an extended period
- D4vd is currently being held without bail
- No formal charges have been filed yet; prosecutors are reviewing the case
- His legal team denies any involvement and maintains his innocence
- The nature of any relationship between him and the victim has not been confirmed
- The case remains under active investigation
