The horrifying saga of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez – whose mutilated, decomposed body was stuffed in a plastic bag inside a Tesla registered to rising music star D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke) – just took five gut-wrenching turns that have true crime watchers on edge. Found in a Hollywood tow yard on September 8, 2025, the seventh-grader’s remains have sparked a chilling LAPD investigation with no arrests, no suspects, and a celebrity at the center who’s suddenly vanished from his luxury digs. As whispers of a secret romance, leaked songs, and blood hunts swirl, criminal defense attorney Will Korman joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to unpack the chaos. Is D4vd the key to cracking this Hollywood horror, or is the real killer still lurking? Dive into the latest bombshells that could shatter his $6 million empire.

Update 1: Mutilated Remains Returned to Family – But Cause of Death Remains a Mystery

Celeste’s nightmare didn’t end with her discovery; it deepened when her severely decomposed body was released back to her heartbroken family just weeks after identification. The LA County Medical Examiner’s Office dropped a bombshell: The cause and manner of death are “deferred,” meaning no official ruling on how the Lake Elsinore girl died. Reports paint a gruesome picture – her remains were mutilated and sealed in plastic, raising questions about how long she’d been rotting in the Tesla’s trunk under California’s scorching sun.

“It’s awful,” says host Jesse Weber on Sidebar. The deferral isn’t a glitch; it’s a roadblock. The coroner needs more tests – possibly toxicology, DNA, or even pregnancy checks – but they’re tight-lipped on details to avoid tipping off suspects. “Deferred cases can take months,” Weber notes. Korman agrees: “They’re not showing their cards yet. Forensic testing takes time, especially with a body this decomposed.” For Celeste’s family, who launched a GoFundMe pleading for donations to “lay her to rest,” the wait is torture. She would’ve turned 15 just a day before her body was found – a milestone stolen by an unknown killer.

Update 2: D4vd Bolts from $20K/Month Mansion After Cops Raid for Blood and Secrets

In a move straight out of a thriller, the 20-year-old sensation – whose TikTok-fueled rise netted a $3 million record deal and billions of Spotify streams – has fled his rented Hollywood Hills pad. The four-bedroom luxury spot, going for $20,000 a month, was raided by LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division on September 17, just days after the Tesla horror unfolded. Cops hauled out computers, electronics, and “several items of evidence” in bags, scouring for digital footprints linking Celeste to the property.

TMZ dropped explosive details: Detectives were hunting for blood in drains, swabbing carpets and furniture for tissue or DNA, and even checking bathtubs for body-dissolving chemicals. “They did a scouring of this house,” reports TMZ’s Charlie Neff. D4vd broke his lease and vanished post-raid, canceling his European tour amid the fallout. Korman advises: “Lay low, do nothing. Don’t obstruct, but you’re under no obligation to cooperate beyond what’s required.” Is this a panicked escape or smart legal strategy? Fans are divided – some scream “guilty,” others insist he’s innocent until proven otherwise.

Update 3: No Arrests, No Suspects – Why Is the Probe Stalling in This High-Profile Horror?

Over a month in, and zilch: No arrests, no named persons of interest, and D4vd isn’t even officially a suspect. The LAPD’s elite Robbery-Homicide unit is leading the charge, but they’re moving at a glacial pace. “It’s very early,” Korman tells Weber. “An arrest now would be premature – defense would jump on lack of probable cause.” Rushing could tank the case, letting a killer walk free.

The Tesla – a 2023 Model 3, not a Cybertruck as initially misreported – was abandoned for five days in the Hills before towing, discovered after workers gagged on the stench. Celeste vanished from Lake Elsinore (70 miles away) in April 2024, reported missing three times that year. She was a seventh-grader, frequently skipping class. Korman warns: “This is a messy crime scene with unknowns. Patience is key – they want all ducks in a row.” But with D4vd cooperative (per his team) and on tour when found, prosecutors face hurdles. Surveillance from the posh neighborhood? Likely, but no leaks yet. “California high-profile cases go sideways,” Korman adds. “They won’t pull the trigger until ready.”

Update 4: Rumors Explode of Secret Romance – Industry Insiders Thought She Was 19, Teacher Spills on Social Media Link

The juiciest twist? Celeste’s alleged steamy connection to D4vd, born from social media DMs that turned deadly. Her former teacher at Lakeland Village School went viral, telling TMZ: “She met David on social media… ran away to Hollywood to be with the singer, but police brought her back.” He flashed a photo of them together, confirming she’d been MIA from class since. Online sleuths unearthed a 2024 live stream of the duo and a leaked D4vd track name-dropping “Celeste.”

TMZ’s Harvey Levin bombshell: Music insiders who partied with D4vd say there’s “consensus” they were boyfriend-girlfriend. “They believed she was 19,” Neff reveals. “She presented maturely – no one questioned it at the spots she was seen.” D4vd’s dark discography fuels the fire: His 2022 hit “Romantic Homicide” croons, “I killed you and I didn’t even regret it,” and he’s hauled caskets onstage. A romantic link with a child? Korman urges caution: “Don’t rush judgment – authorities aren’t confirming anything to avoid tarring the wrong person.” But for a teen idol with SZA openers and Paris Fashion Week seats, this could be career suicide.

Update 5: Deep Dive into Digital Trails and Family Grief – Cops Hunt Texts, Emails, and a Timeline of Terror

Behind the scenes, LAPD’s digital forensics team is tearing through seized gadgets for texts, emails, Instagram pics – anything tying Celeste to D4vd’s world. “They’re building a timeline: Who she talked to, when it stopped,” Korman explains. Prosecutors are likely ghostwriting search warrants to bulletproof evidence, while interviewing family, friends, and Celeste’s digital footprint. Her multiple runaways scream red flags – was D4vd grooming a fan, or is a third party involved?

The family, from working-class Lake Elsinore, is shattered. The GoFundMe calls her a “beloved daughter, sister… Her family is heartbroken.” No clear death timeline yet – decomposition makes it “tricky,” per Korman – but tests could reveal drugs, pregnancy, or foul play. “Time of death might be harder than cause,” he notes. Alternatives? Framing, a sloppy dump, or a panicked accomplice towing the car. As Weber questions: “Who had access? Surveillance could crack it.”

This Tesla terror exposes fame’s dark side: A kid from nowhere connects online with a star, vanishes, and resurfaces in horror. D4vd’s team begs privacy, but silence screams. Will an arrest drop soon, or will leads fizzle? Korman predicts: “Someone will turn themselves in – but only when ready.” The Rivas Hernandez family waits in agony, but one thing’s clear: This case won’t fade quietly.

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