The music world is reeling as rumours of a possible D4vd arrest continue to swirl in connection with the Celeste Rivas murder.
The Deep Dive: D4vd And The Death of Celeste Rivas
On 8 September 2025, police discovered the dismembered remains of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas in the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer David Anthony Burke, better known as D4vd.
The vehicle had been abandoned in the Hollywood Hills for weeks before being towed to an impound lot, where staff reported a strong odour.
Celeste had been missing since April 2024, last seen in Lake Elsinore, California . Her mother later confirmed her identity based on a tattoo on her right index finger that read “Shhh…”.
What shocked investigators and fans alike was the revelation that D4vd had the same tattoo, appearing in photos months after Celeste vanished .
Adding to the suspicion are alleged Discord messages circulating online, reportedly showing conversations between D4vd and a user named Celeste dating back to 2022.
The chats ended abruptly before Celeste disappeared . While these screenshots remain unverified, they have fueled intense speculation on social media.
Despite these links, police have stressed that the artist has not been arrested or charged. The LAPD executed a search warrant at a Hollywood Hills residence where D4vd had been staying, seizing electronics and other evidence.
However, investigators have emphasized that several people may have had access to the Tesla and that no clear cause of death has yet been established.
Meanwhile, D4vd’s career has taken a hit. His September shows in Seattle and Los Angeles were canceled, brand partnerships with Crocs and Hollister were suspended, and collaborator Kali Uchis requested that their joint single Crashing be removed from streaming platforms.
Through a spokesperson, D4vd has said he is “fully cooperating” with authorities. For now, he remains a person of interest—linked to the case through circumstance, but not charged with a crime.
As investigators continue to piece together Celeste’s final months, the public is left asking whether the coincidences surrounding the rising pop star are just that—or signs of something far more sinister.