Celeste Rivas: Justice for D4vd’s Victim – Hometown Mourns

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* Victim: Celeste Rivas
* Age at Death: Listed as 15 by the medical examiner, but likely 14 based on being found a day after her birthday and the state of decomposition.
* location Body Found: Trunk of a Tesla at Hollywood Tow, impounded from the Hollywood Hills.
* Date Body Found: September 8th.
* Cause of Finding: Foul odor emanating from the vehicle.
* Condition of Body: Severely decomposed.
* Suspect/Associated Person: D4vd (David Anthony Burke), a multi-platinum singer. The Tesla belonged to him.
* location of D4vd’s Residence (or rented property): Hollywood Hills (car towed from near a home rented by his manager).
* Victim’s Home: Lake Elsinore, California (Inland Empire).
* First Missing Person Report: Valentine’s Day 2024 (Riverside County Sheriff’s Department). Celeste was 13 at the time.
* Subsequent Missing Person Reports: The teen was reported missing multiple times, but the exact number is unclear.
* Surveillance Footage: footage from Del Lago Spirits (March 19, 2024, around 7 a.m.) shows a girl matching Celeste Rivas’ description.
* Vehicle Details: Tesla with a Texas license plate. Remains were in a bag.
* Family Contact: The Rivas family could not be reached for comment on Friday.
* witness Statements:

* Rubi Alonso (resident): Expressed heartbreak, shock, and anger; described Celeste as studious, a hard worker, and intelligent.
* Kayleigh Cortez (neighbor): Recognized Celeste by her curly hair and saw her walking to school.
* Elie Naddaf (store owner): Provided surveillance footage to the family.
* Authorities Involved: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Riverside County sheriff’s Department. LAPD is leading the inquiry.
* Timeframe of Disappearance: Celeste Rivas was missing since 2024.
* Current Status: Investigation ongoing; time and cause of death are unclear.