Nigerian music fans are shocked by disturbing developments in a Hollywood murder case involving singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. The 20-year-old artist is now a suspect in the gruesome death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was discovered in the trunk of his abandoned Tesla.
Horrific Discovery in Tow Lot
The nightmare began on September 8, 2025, when employees at a Los Angeles tow lot reported a foul odor coming from D4vd's abandoned vehicle. What they discovered was beyond comprehension - the partially frozen, dismembered remains of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez wrapped in plastic inside the trunk.
Medical examiners faced an immediate challenge due to the horrific state of the body. Sources revealed to TMZ that the body parts were frozen and thawing, making it extremely difficult to determine an official cause of death. The discovery came just one day after what would have been Celeste's 15th birthday.
Police Investigation Points to Singer
LAPD homicide detectives have been actively building their case against the 'Romantic Homicide' singer. Through careful analysis of phone and social media data, investigators have triangulated D4vd's location to the Hollywood Hills area during the same timeframe when Rivas died.
Police sources indicate the teen likely died sometime in spring 2024, though the exact time of death remains uncertain. The car had been abandoned on a Hollywood Hills street and received a parking ticket approximately two weeks before the gruesome discovery.
Adding another layer to the investigation, attorney Mark Geragos revealed on TMZ's '2 Angry Men' podcast that a second person has been linked to the case. This unidentified individual was reportedly in the singer's car at some point during the relevant period.
Victim's Troubled Background and Investigation Challenges
Celeste Rivas Hernandez had a history of running away from home and was officially reported missing in early 2024. Police are exploring multiple scenarios, including whether she was murdered or if her death resulted from a drug overdose.
Complicating the investigation, D4vd has reportedly not been cooperating with authorities since the probe began. Investigators are working to determine the exact role the pop star and any potential accomplices played in the teenager's death.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office faces significant challenges in this case. Due to the condition of the remains, the cause of death will most likely be classified as 'undetermined' according to TMZ reports.
As the investigation continues, Nigerian fans of the rising singer await answers in this tragic case that has shocked the entertainment community on both sides of the Atlantic.
