Update on Body Discovered in D4vd’s Tesla: No Suspects Named Yet

## Investigation Update

“The vehicle had been parked in the same spot for several weeks, suggesting that Ms. Rivas Hernandez may have passed away prior to the discovery of her body,” stated the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in a recent announcement. Their Robbery-Homicide Division is actively investigating the situation but is still awaiting an official determination regarding the cause of Rivas’ death. While many online speculate that she may have been a victim of homicide based on the circumstances surrounding her body, the medical examiner has not ruled out accidental causes like an overdose or suicide.

### Current Status of the Case

“The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has yet to confirm the cause or manner of Ms. Rivas Hernandez’s death. Thus, it remains unanswered whether any criminal responsibility exists beyond the concealment of her body,” the LAPD statement continued. “The RHD is rigorously exploring every aspect of this case to seek the truth and deliver justice for Celeste Rivas Hernandez and her family.”

Rivas was reported missing multiple times by her family over the course of 2024, just one day before her 15th birthday. While her family has been silent on media inquiries, her mother reportedly mentioned to a news outlet that Rivas was involved with a boy named David. Social media has shared various images and videos showing Rivas and a person named Burke together, yet police have not named him or anyone else as a person of interest at this time. Burke’s legal representative has also not responded to several requests for comments.

### Notable Discoveries

Interestingly, Rivas had a tattoo on her right index finger that read, “Shhh…”, as revealed by the medical examiner during her identification. It has been noted that Burke seems to have a similar tattoo on the same finger, raising further questions about their connection.

Trifunovic disclosed that he was unaware of any incidents that had occurred related to D4vd and the missing girl until police activity was reported. His lease with Burke’s manager began in February 2024, but he has not received any replies to his inquiries regarding the situation.

### Public Reaction and Implications

Burke, aged 20, has not made any public statements about Rivas’ death. Just a day after her body was found, he performed at a concert in Minneapolis, throwing Labubu toys to fans, although his tour was subsequently canceled.

Investigators faced significant challenges in identifying Rivas due to the severe decomposition of her body. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office was unable to determine her eye color or racial background and recorded her weight as 71 pounds, indicating she had likely been deceased within the vehicle for an extended period.

### Impact on Brands and Artist Career

Despite the seriousness of the situation, Burke appeared unaffected prior to the identification of Rivas. In light of recent developments, fashion brands Crocs and Hollister paused a marketing campaign featuring him. “We acknowledge the evolving narrative and have withdrawn promotional content involving D4vd during the investigation,” they stated jointly.

Burke, originally from New York, initially gained fame as a Fortnite gamer and later as a musician with his self-produced song “You and I.” He achieved mainstream success in mid-2022 with hit singles “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me,” which surged in popularity on TikTok, leading to chart success on Billboard. His debut EP, *Petals to Thorns*, was released in May 2023, followed by his first studio album, *Withered*, debuting in April 2025.

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