After months of speculation and delays, officials have announced that the teen girl found in singer D4vd's car died from multiple penetrating injuries. The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office on Wednesday indicated that Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death has been ruled a homicide, triggered by injuries inflicted by an undisclosed object or objects.
Discovered dead in the front boot of a Tesla belonging to TikTok star D4vd, 21, in September, the singer faces several charges, including murder. D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has pleaded not guilty, and his attorneys affirm they will vigorously defend his innocence.
Investigators assert that Rivas Hernandez may have been killed and dismembered in May 2025, months before her body was finally recovered. Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Odey Ukpo, expressed that it was unimaginable for Rivas's family to endure such a wait before learning the truth about their daughter's death, which caused immense distress and sorrow among them.
Rivas’s family released a heartfelt statement thanking community members and law enforcement, describing their daughter as a beautiful girl who loved to sing and dance, emphasizing their quest for justice. Meanwhile, the singer's defense maintains his innocence and asserts that evidence will ultimately exonerate him.
This chilling case continues to attract media attention as court proceedings unfold, leaving many questioning the events leading to Celeste's untimely death.
Discovered dead in the front boot of a Tesla belonging to TikTok star D4vd, 21, in September, the singer faces several charges, including murder. D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has pleaded not guilty, and his attorneys affirm they will vigorously defend his innocence.
Investigators assert that Rivas Hernandez may have been killed and dismembered in May 2025, months before her body was finally recovered. Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Odey Ukpo, expressed that it was unimaginable for Rivas's family to endure such a wait before learning the truth about their daughter's death, which caused immense distress and sorrow among them.
Rivas’s family released a heartfelt statement thanking community members and law enforcement, describing their daughter as a beautiful girl who loved to sing and dance, emphasizing their quest for justice. Meanwhile, the singer's defense maintains his innocence and asserts that evidence will ultimately exonerate him.
This chilling case continues to attract media attention as court proceedings unfold, leaving many questioning the events leading to Celeste's untimely death.
