Singer D4VD’s Car Found With Dismembered Teen’s Body

Singer D4VD’s Car Found With Dismembered Teen’s Body

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond, the popular TikTok-famous singer David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4VD, has become entangled in a disturbing investigation following the discovery of a dismembered body in a car registered to him. The unfolding events have raised profound questions about fame, exploitation, and the dark realities that can lie beneath a public persona.

A Gruesome Discovery in Hollywood Hills

On September 8th, 2025, Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a call from employees at Hollywood Tow, a local impound lot. The employees had reported an overwhelming, foul odor emanating from a 2023 Tesla Y that had been towed to their facility a few days prior. The vehicle, which bore Texas plates, had been observed parked on a residential street in the Hollywood Hills for nearly a month without moving, prompting a resident to report it as abandoned.

Upon investigating the Tesla, officers made a horrifying discovery. Inside the front trunk, within a bag surrounded by flies and the intensifying stench, lay a decomposing, dismembered body. The remains were in such a state that immediate identification was impossible. The scene was immediately cordoned off as a crime scene.

The Identity of the Victim and the Owner of the Car

The Tesla’s license plates were traced back to David Anthony Burke, the 20-year-old artist known globally as D4VD. At the time of the discovery, D4VD was on tour for his debut album, “Withered,” which featured a macabre, funeral-themed aesthetic. This detail added a chilling layer to the unfolding tragedy, especially considering the tour’s morbid themes and his alter ego, Itami, which translates to “pain.”.

It would take over a week for the remains to be identified. The victim was confirmed to be Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl from Lake Elsinore. Reports indicated she had a history of running away from home, with her family having reported her missing multiple times in 2024. She was last seen in April 2024, and had reportedly contacted her family in May, stating she was fine and not to search for her.

Allegations of a Relationship and Exploitation

As the investigation progressed, deeply concerning allegations emerged linking D4VD and Celeste. Internet sleuths and social media users pointed to several pieces of evidence suggesting a relationship between the then-13-year-old Celeste and the then-19-year-old D4VD. This included:

• Identical tattoos on their right index fingers.
• Resurfaced footage appearing to show them streaming together on Twitch in January 2024, during which they discussed deleting VODs and the conversation turned to controversial topics.
• Screenshots of Discord messages allegedly showing D4VD contacting Celeste.
• Photographs of D4VD in Lake Elsinore, Celeste’s hometown, located 80 miles from where the Tesla was found.
• The release of D4VD’s hit song “Romantic Homicide” on September 7th, 2022, which was Celeste’s 12th birthday.
• Lyrics from an unreleased song allegedly referencing a girl named Celeste and an obsession with her.
• D4VD’s well-documented fascination with the “Invisible String Theory,” a concept of destined connection, which he explored in a song and interlude on his album “Withered.” A letter posted to a website called Unscent Letter Project, titled “Celeste,” and dated February 23rd, 2025, read, “You will forever be the one that got away. I hope the invisible string theory exists for us.” This letter was posted to D4VD’s Discord server, and it’s possible Celeste was already deceased at this time.

The transcript also suggests that Celeste’s family may have been aware of her whereabouts and her association with D4VD, and that some of her friends may have been attempting to extort him for money to keep the relationship quiet. However, police have not officially confirmed a romantic relationship between D4VD and Celeste.

The Investigation and Broader Implications

D4VD’s management stated that they were unaware of Celeste or any relationship between her and the singer. Despite initial reports of D4VD cooperating with investigators, the case remains complex. The Tesla had been abandoned for an estimated two to three weeks before being towed, making it unlikely that D4VD, who was on tour, was the one who left it there. However, his proximity to the vehicle’s abandonment location and the alleged timeline of events raise significant questions.

The medical examiner’s report indicated that Celeste had been deceased for an extended period, possibly since the spring or summer of 2025, predating her 15th birthday, which would have been shortly before her body was discovered. This timeline further complicates the investigation and suggests a prolonged period between her death and the discovery of her remains.

The case highlights disturbing patterns sometimes seen in the entertainment industry, where young artists, thrust into sudden fame, can be surrounded by enablers and exposed to potentially exploitative situations. The allegations of D4VD dating a minor, coupled with the gruesome discovery, have led to widespread condemnation and calls for accountability. The investigation is ongoing, and the full truth behind Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s tragic death and her connection to the rising music star is yet to be definitively established.

Source: The Disturbing Case of D4VD (YouTube)