A 15-year-old girl’s body was found decomposing in the trunk of singer D4vd’s Tesla in early September, according to Los Angeles police. The body, belonging to Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was 13 at the time of discovery, was reported missing on April 5, 2024, following a foul odor reported from the vehicle. Authorities confirmed the teen had been missing for over two months before her body was found, sparking debates about the timeline of her death. Police Chief Scot Williams emphasized that the Tesla had been parked at the location for several weeks prior to its tow, suggesting the girl could have died for weeks before her body was discovered. This claim contrasts with the Hollywood Hills neighborhood’s assertion that the car had been parked there for more than a month, as reported by NBC News. The medical examiner’s office stated that the girl appeared deceased inside the vehicle for an extended period, though no cause of death was officially determined. Police cautioned that while the investigation remains ongoing, the lack of a confirmed cause of death raises questions about potential criminal culpability beyond the concealment of the body. Meanwhile, D4vd, a 20-year-old Houston-born singer known for hits like 'Romantic Homicide,' canceled his US tour after the discovery, citing the incident. His manager and the property landlord revealed he had been staying in a Hollywood Hills residence until police searched the area. The case has become a focal point for discussions on legal accountability, privacy, and the complexities of forensic investigations.
