D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is now being regarded as a suspect in the death of Celeste Rivas. Rivas, a teenager, was found deceased in the trunk of his Tesla vehicle. This development comes two months after her body was discovered in early September. Law enforcement sources indicate that investigators are focusing on D4vd, although no official documents have classified him as a suspect at this time.

Celeste Rivas's body was found severely decomposed and wrapped in plastic on September 8, the day after her 15th birthday. The Riverside Sheriff's Office is treating her death as a possible homicide, but the Medical Examiner has not yet determined the official cause of death. Toxicology results are still pending.

Reports suggest that D4vd took a trip to a remote area in Santa Barbara County in the spring of 2025, remaining there for several hours. However, the specifics of this trip and its relevance to the investigation have not been confirmed.

D4vd was residing in a rental home in the Hollywood Hills when police searched the property for any blood evidence. His Tesla was found abandoned nearby and later towed to an impound lot, where Rivas's body was discovered in the front trunk. Sources have indicated that the condition of her body suggested it had been dismembered, implying that others may have assisted in the act.

A spokesperson for D4vd stated that he is “fully cooperating with the authorities.” Despite the ongoing investigation, police have indicated that they are “not close” to making an arrest. D4vd has canceled his remaining tour dates as the investigation continues.

Celeste Rivas had previously run away from her home in Lake Elsinore at the age of 13, reportedly after entering a relationship with someone named "David." Her family has been informed of the developments in the case, and the investigation remains active as authorities seek to uncover more details surrounding her tragic death.