Singer D4vd Named Suspect in Homicide of 15-Year-Old Celeste Rivas, Body Found in Abandoned Tesla

The decomposing body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas was found hidden inside the front trunk of an abandoned Tesla in Los Angeles — and all eyes are now on singer D4vd, whose vehicle it was. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed on November 20, 2025, that the case is being investigated as a homicide, though D4vd has not yet been formally named as a suspect in official paperwork. The discovery sent shockwaves through the music world and the city’s streets, not just because of the brutality, but because of the chillingly modern setting: a luxury electric car, left behind, holding a child’s remains.

How a Tesla Became a Crime Scene

The Tesla, make and model still undisclosed, was found parked in an unmarked area near the edge of the San Fernando Valley, its frunk pried open by a passerby who thought the plastic bag inside was trash. Inside, wrapped in a heavy-duty black trash bag, was Celeste Rivas. According to LAPD sources, the body showed signs of advanced decomposition — and possible dismemberment. Investigators believe she had been dead for weeks, possibly months, before the car was abandoned. The vehicle’s last known GPS ping placed it near D4vd’s rental home in the Hollywood Hills on April 12, 2025. It vanished from public view until November 18, when a neighbor reported it sitting idle for over a week.

That’s when the trail led straight to D4vd. Authorities confirmed the Tesla was registered to a company linked to his management team, though the car’s VIN and license plate remain sealed under court order. What’s more, surveillance footage from a gas station near Malibu showed a figure matching D4vd’s build loading a large, dark bag into the frunk late at night on March 27, 2025 — just days after Celeste was last seen alive at her high school in the San Gabriel Valley.

A Trip No One Can Explain

The most baffling piece of evidence? A solo trip D4vd took to a remote stretch of Santa Barbara County in late April 2025. No itinerary. No hotel records. No witnesses. Just a rental SUV, a prepaid phone, and a route that ended in the Los Padres National Forest — a place with no cell service, no trails, and few visitors. LAPD investigators say the timing lines up suspiciously with the estimated window of Celeste’s death. "It’s not just the trip," said one source close to the investigation. "It’s the silence around it. No calls. No texts. No social media. Nothing. That’s not normal for someone his age — especially not someone who lives online."

Forensic pathologists from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner are still processing tissue samples. Toxicology results — which could reveal if Celeste was drugged or assaulted before death — are expected in early January 2026. Standard processing takes 8 to 12 weeks, and the lab confirmed they received the samples on August 3, 2025. Until then, the case remains in limbo.

Search Warrant, Blood Evidence, and a Silent Artist

On November 5, 2025, LAPD detectives executed a warrant at D4vd’s rented Hollywood Hills home, targeting biological evidence. They seized bedding, clothing, and a damaged floorboard in the bathroom — all consistent with attempts to clean blood. The search was authorized under California Penal Code Section 1524, and while results haven’t been released, insiders say the findings were "significant enough to elevate the suspect status." D4vd, whose real name remains undisclosed, has not spoken to police. His publicist, who previously handled his social media, vanished from LinkedIn after the TMZ report. No lawyer has come forward.

Meanwhile, Celeste Rivas’s family has not been publicly identified. No obituary. No memorial. No statements. LAPD confirmed they’ve made multiple attempts to locate next of kin, but no records match her name in state databases. She was 15. She was last seen wearing a red hoodie and carrying a backpack with a unicorn patch. That’s all anyone knows.

Why This Case Feels Different

This isn’t just another celebrity scandal. It’s a haunting intersection of fame, technology, and vulnerability. A teenager vanishes. A rich, young artist with millions of followers on TikTok takes a midnight drive into the hills. A Tesla — a symbol of innovation and cleanliness — becomes a tomb. And no one says a word.

"We’ve seen cases where influencers get caught up in crimes," said Dr. Elena Ruiz, a criminologist at UCLA. "But this is the first where the vehicle itself — a product marketed as safe, eco-friendly, and smart — becomes the primary container of evidence. It changes how we think about privacy, surveillance, and what we assume is hidden in plain sight."

What Happens Next?

The next 60 days will be critical. If toxicology reveals drugs or trauma consistent with assault, prosecutors could move swiftly for charges — possibly murder, concealment of a corpse, and unlawful transportation of human remains. If the results are inconclusive, the case could stall, leaving D4vd in legal purgatory: not charged, but not cleared.

Meanwhile, the LAPD’s homicide division at 100 West 1st Street continues to follow leads. They’re reviewing D4vd’s financials, checking if he purchased cleaning supplies or plastic bags in bulk. They’re cross-referencing his phone pings with Celeste’s last known location — a bus stop near East Los Angeles College. And they’re quietly interviewing people who attended his concerts in March and April, looking for anyone who saw her with him.

One thing’s certain: if the toxicology report confirms foul play, this won’t just end D4vd’s career. It could redefine how the entertainment industry handles young artists — and how society protects the most vulnerable among us.