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D4vd leaves LA mansion amid investigation into Celeste Rivas Hernandez death

TikTok star D4vd vacates a Hollywood Hills home days after police raided it in connection with the case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Culture & Entertainment 4 months ago
D4vd leaves LA mansion amid investigation into Celeste Rivas Hernandez death

Culture and entertainment coverage around a rising music figure continues to unfold as D4vd has moved out of the Los Angeles mansion he was renting in the Hollywood Hills, a development tied to investigations into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 15-year-old runaway whose remains were found earlier this month. The singer, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, reportedly broke his lease on a roughly $4 million property and had movers remove his belongings this week after the property was swept by police as part of the probe.

The four-bedroom residence in the Hollywood Hills had been the subject of a police search on Sept. 17 as investigators pressed to determine how the decomposed remains of Celeste Rivas Hernandez ended up in the back of a Tesla that had been registered to D4vd. Authorities say the body was discovered Sept. 8 in a Hollywood tow yard, the day after the abandoned vehicle was hauled to a tow lot. Officials have not publicly named D4vd as a suspect in the case, and his representatives have said he is cooperating with law enforcement as connections between the teen and the pop star emerged in reporting from multiple outlets.

D4vd, who rose to international fame on TikTok, paused the remainder of his world tour in September in light of the ongoing investigation. His team has emphasized cooperation with investigators and noted that there is no public indication at this time that he is being treated as a suspect. The scrutiny surrounding the case has cast a shadow over the artist’s quick ascent and has drawn attention to the ways young social-media figures intersect with high-profile criminal probes.

Investigators have also shown continued interest in Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s history, including reports that she had run away from home multiple times in the past. Law enforcement sources cited by outlets covering the case have noted that the teen’s pattern of disappearances is part of what is being examined as authorities seek to understand the circumstances leading up to her death. The Tesla that has been linked to the case and registered to D4vd has been a focal point for investigators as they piece together the timeline surrounding the girl’s disappearance and eventual discovery.

Beyond the legal proceedings, the case has generated significant online attention. A photo circulated online showing D4vd with a young woman who bear a strong resemblance to Celeste, along with media reports referencing social-media posts and messages on a Discord server that suggested a romantic connection between the singer and a teen identified as Celeste in the years before the death. TMZ and other outlets reported on these posts and discussed the caution that investigators have urged in interpreting online material. While such material fuels considerable public interest, authorities have repeatedly cautioned against drawing conclusions without official findings.

The car at the center of the inquiry is the Tesla registered to D4vd, which was found abandoned and later towed to a Hollywood lot. Photos circulating in coverage of the case show the vehicle in the tow yard, underscoring the tangible links between the teen’s disappearance, the vehicle, and the public figure whose residence was raided. In parallel, a string of images and reports from the actor-singer’s social-media footprint and appearances have contributed to intense public scrutiny, though the core investigative work remains focused on the sequence of events that led to the teen’s death and the possible relationships involved.

Authorities have not disclosed any suspects in the case, and investigators have indicated they are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry as they continue to gather evidence and statements. The Los Angeles Police Department and partners have not released a timeline for when new information or public updates are expected, noting that the investigation remains active. As the broader cultural conversation around the case continues, D4vd’s status as a prominent figure in the music and social-media landscape remains a reference point for how fans and the public interpret unfolding legal matters in the entertainment world.

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