The shocking case surrounding rising singerD4vd (real name David Anthony Burke) has entered a darker new phase: not only has the Los Angeles Police Department reportedly secured surveillance footage tied to the case, but multiple bodies in separate vehicles have now been linked to the investigation. As public speculation swirls, this article pieces together what is known so far, the emerging anomalies, and what questions investigators must still answer.

The Discovery That Sparked the Investigation

On September 8, 2025, LAPD officers responded to a complaint about a foul odor emanating from a vehicle impounded at a Hollywood tow yard. Inside the front trunk (the “frunk”) of aTesla, human remains wrapped in a plastic bag were found. The car was registered to the artist known as D4vd.

Because the remains were heavily decomposed and partially dismembered, early identification was delayed.

On September 16, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office officially identified the victim as 15‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who had been missing since April 2024.

The case has been classified as a homicide investigation, although the precise cause and manner of death remain undetermined.

D4vd’s team says he is cooperating with authorities. His U.S. tour has been canceled, and major brands and collaborators are distancing themselves.

New Developments: LAPD Footage, Home Search, and Additional Bodies

Surveillance & Footage

Sources report that LAPD investigators have obtained surveillance footage, possibly from the area around the property D4vd had been residing in Hollywood Hills or surrounding zones. This footage could help track the vehicle’s movement or identify who last accessed it.

The contents and clarity of that footage have not been publicly revealed. It remains unknown whether it corroborates D4vd’s version of events or reveals incriminating links.

Home Search & Evidence Seizure

A search warrant was executed at a Hollywood Hills residence linked to D4vd. Investigators reportedly seized a computer and electronic devices as part of evidence collection.

Shortly after, D4vd’s team apparently terminated the lease and vacated the property.

Digital evidence may prove crucial: chat logs, location data, timestamps, vehicle telematics, and possible correspondence with the victim or third parties.

Multiple Bodies: Second Incident

In a further disturbing twist, asecond decomposed body was discovered in a Honda Civic impounded at a separate tow yard. According to law enforcement sources, this body showed signs of fire damage in the trunk area, and was being investigated as a potential homicide.

Authorities have stated that—in the moment—they do not currently see a direct connection between the Tesla case and the Honda case, though investigations are ongoing.

The existence of multiple bodies in different vehicles heightens concerns: are these isolated incidents, or part of a larger pattern or cover‑up?

Key Inconsistencies & Red Flags

Matching Tattoos: The “Shhh…” Clue

Notably, the victim was found wearing a “Shhh…” tattoo on her right index finger, matching the same tattoo D4vd is known to have on his index finger in multiple public images.

Celeste’s mother reportedly confirmed that the tattoo matched her daughter’s own marking before disappearance.

While tattoo matching is not proof of involvement, the coincidence intensifies scrutiny.

Vehicle Abandonment and Impoundment Delay

The Tesla was reportedly abandoned in the Hollywood Hills area several days prior to being impounded. During that interval, no one publicly claimed or retrieved it.

Tow yard workers flagged a foul odor, leading to the discovery. The car had been impounded “for a couple of days” before the remains were detected.

Such gaps in chain-of-custody raise questions: who had access to the vehicle, when, and whether tampering could have occurred.

Leaks, Online Clues & Key Card

Internet rumors suggest aTesla key card was located near the gutters of the house D4vd had occupied and handed over to police. Some users say this clue was first disclosed via Reddit before mainstream outlets reported it.

If true, that could place presence or movement of the Tesla near the residence — but such claims remain unverified and speculative.

Label & Brand Pullback

Major labels, promoters, and sponsors have quietly halted promotional activity tied to D4vd. His upcoming deluxe album releases and brand deals have been paused.

These withdrawals indicate industry wariness over potential liability or reputational fallout — perhaps also pressure to distance themselves until facts emerge.

What Investigators Must Now Prove

Cause & time of deathForensic and toxicology results must reveal how Celeste died, and when — whether before or during the period the car was abandoned.Vehicle movement and accessSurveillance footage, digital logs, and telematics must establish who operated or accessed the Tesla before, during, and after abandonment.

Links between body discovery and residenceAny physical evidence at the searched property (blood stains, DNA traces, discarded materials) that connects the site to the remains.

Connections to second bodyInvestigators must determine whether there is a pattern, common suspect, or overlapping evidence between the Tesla case and the Honda case.

Chain of custody integrityEnsuring the Tesla and all evidence were preserved untainted between abandonment, impoundment, discovery, and processing. Any gaps or mishandling could compromise the case.

Witnesses or confessionsWhether any individuals (neighbors, workers, caretakers) saw suspicious activity, or whether conversations or digital records implicate parties beyond D4vd.

What This Means for D4vd & the Public

For D4vd, the stakes could not be higher. If evidence implicates him — directly or indirectly — the legal and career consequences would be devastating. Even if he is exonerated, the stigma and media narrative may never fully relent.

For the public—and for Celeste’s grieving family—the case raises deeper questions about celebrity, protection, accountability, and how vulnerable lives can be erased or hidden in plain sight