Los Angeles County’s grand jury is investigating singer D4vd in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl. Last year, authorities discovered the girl’s decomposed body in a Tesla registered to the singer. Court documents indicate that David Burke, also known as D4vd, is the focus of the investigation, with prosecutors seeking testimony from three of his relatives.
The investigation, which has been kept confidential in California, was revealed when the singer’s mother, father, and brother challenged the subpoenas in Texas. The documents suggest that D4vd may have committed murder, as stated under California law.
The Tesla, a 2023 Model Y, was registered in D4vd’s name at the address of his family members. Although authorities have not officially named D4vd as a suspect, the discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body in the vehicle has raised suspicions. The young girl, reported missing in 2024 from Lake Elsinore, was found dead in the Tesla a day after what would have been her 15th birthday.
Investigating officers uncovered a cadaver bag in the Tesla containing a decomposed head and torso, along with dismembered body parts in a second bag. The grim scene prompted a response from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Despite the ongoing investigation, representatives for D4vd have remained silent on the matter. The District Attorney’s Office has declined to provide any comments. Meanwhile, a judge in Texas has compelled the singer’s family members to testify in California.
The Tesla, which appeared abandoned in an upscale Hollywood Hills neighborhood, led to a series of cancellations in D4vd’s schedule. Following the discovery of the girl’s body, the singer called off his remaining shows and tours. The cause of Rivas Hernandez’s death remains undisclosed, as a court order has prevented the release of autopsy details.
D4vd, known for his music blending indie rock, R&B, and lo-fi pop, gained popularity with hits like “Romantic Homicide.” Despite his success, the singer has faced setbacks due to the ongoing investigation, prompting cancellations of concerts and tours.
