Abandoned Tesla Hides HORRIFYING Discovery

A 14-year-old girl’s dismembered body was discovered in a rising music star’s abandoned Tesla, exposing a horrifying crime that has left investigators pursuing murder charges while the victim’s family waited 17 months for answers.

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Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains found in two cadaver bags inside singer D4vd’s Tesla after vehicle sat abandoned for weeks in Hollywood Hills
Teen reported missing in April 2024 from Lake Elsinore, remains not discovered until September 2025 when impound worker detected decomposition odor
Singer D4vd named “target” of grand jury murder investigation, cancelled world tour, vacated $20,000/month rental home
Texas appeals court forced singer’s family members to testify despite resistance, with one friend arrested in Montana for dodging subpoena
Cause of death remains sealed by court order as Los Angeles prosecutors continue building case against 20-year-old performer

Abandoned Tesla Conceals Gruesome Discovery

Workers at a Hollywood tow yard made a horrifying discovery on September 8, 2025, when they detected a foul odor emanating from a Tesla that had been impounded days earlier. Inside the vehicle’s front trunk, authorities found the dismembered remains of Celeste Rivas Hernandez in two separate cadaver bags. The 14-year-old had been reported missing from Lake Elsinore 17 months prior in April 2024. The Tesla was registered to 20-year-old singer D4vd, whose vehicle had sat abandoned on a Hollywood Hills street for weeks before accumulating enough parking violations to trigger its removal to the impound lot.

Investigation Expands to Interstate Legal Battle

LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division executed a search warrant on D4vd’s Hollywood Hills rental home on September 17, 2025, seizing evidence from the $20,000-per-month property managed by his Interscope Records representative. By November 2025, a Los Angeles County grand jury began hearing evidence in what court documents characterize as a murder investigation. Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman issued subpoenas in January 2026 compelling testimony from D4vd’s family members residing in Texas. When the Burke family challenged these subpoenas, the Texas First Court of Appeals denied their petitions on February 9, 2026, forcing them to cooperate with California prosecutors despite their apparent reluctance.

Singer Designated Primary Target as Evidence Mounts

D4vd remains the named “target” of the grand jury investigation as of February 2026, a legal designation indicating prosecutors believe sufficient evidence exists to pursue criminal charges. The singer abruptly cancelled the remainder of his “Withered” world tour on September 19, 2025, just days after investigators searched his residence. His manager terminated the lease on the Hollywood Hills property by late September. LAPD Captain Scot Williams confirmed the victim had been “dead for at least several weeks” when discovered, contradicting some media reports about the body’s condition. One witness, D4vd’s friend Neo Langston, was arrested in Montana for ignoring his subpoena and forcibly returned to Los Angeles to testify before the grand jury.

Unanswered Questions Plague Grieving Family

The official cause of death remains under court-ordered seal, leaving critical details about how Celeste died unknown to the public. Investigators have not disclosed how or where the homicide occurred, nor have they explained the circumstances that led to her body being placed in the abandoned Tesla. The vehicle sat unnoticed on a residential street for an extended period before towing, raising questions about why the car was abandoned and who had access to it during that time. Celeste’s family received her remains on September 24, 2025, bringing closure to their 17-month ordeal of not knowing her fate, though justice remains pending as prosecutors continue building their case.

Case Highlights Systemic Failures and Warning Signs

This tragedy underscores disturbing gaps in how missing persons cases involving minors are handled and investigated. A 14-year-old girl vanished for over a year before her dismembered body turned up in a vehicle registered to someone with apparent connections to her. The extended timeline between her disappearance and discovery, combined with the vehicle sitting abandoned for weeks without investigation, represents a failure to protect vulnerable children. The case also demonstrates how individuals with resources and industry connections can attempt to distance themselves from crime scenes through intermediaries and lease terminations. As prosecutors work toward formal charges, Celeste’s family and community deserve transparency about what happened and accountability for those responsible for this heinous crime.