Rapper D4vd Arrested: The Unexpected Twist in the Case of the Hispanic Teen Found in a Tesla

Rapper D4vd arrested

Homicide investigation

Tesla linked to the case

Singer David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, was arrested in Los Angeles for his alleged connection to the death of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernández.

The arrest took place on Tuesday, April 14, at the residence where the artist was staying, according to information released after the police operation.

The rapper is currently being held in custody without bail while the corresponding proceedings move forward.

The case has caused shock both in the music industry and among the singer’s followers, who have reacted with surprise to the developments.

Prosecutors review possible charges against David Anthony Burke

Rapper D4vd Arrested After Hispanic Teen Found in a Tesla-Photo: Shutterstock

According to publicly known reports, the Los Angeles County District Attorney has already been notified of the arrest.

The case is expected to be sent to the Major Crimes Division, where the evidence gathered by investigators will be analyzed.

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Authorities will have to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to file formal charges against the performer.

So far, the specific accusations the musician could face have not been publicly detailed.

The discovery that triggered the investigation

The arrest comes seven months after Celeste Rivas Hernández’s body was found in a state of decomposition inside the trunk of a Tesla vehicle.

The car was registered in D4vd’s name, which placed the singer at the center of the investigation from the beginning.

After the discovery became public in September 2025, the artist canceled his scheduled performances and stepped away from public life.

That sudden withdrawal fueled speculation about his possible connection to the teenager.

TMZ has obtained exclusive video showing singer D4vd being arrested for the murder of Celeste Rivas and the scene is intense. pic.twitter.com/3G1o66DDaA

— TMZ (@TMZ) April 17, 2026

Suspicions surrounding the relationship

Authorities believe the singer had some type of relationship with Celeste Rivas Hernández.

It also emerged that the artist allegedly made a nighttime trip to a remote area of Santa Barbara last spring.

Investigators consider that trip a relevant element in the case timeline.

The details of that journey are part of the lines of inquiry now being reviewed by prosecutors.

BREAKING: Singer D4vd has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenage girl whose decomposing body was discovered in September in the trunk of a towed Tesla registered to the singer, the Los Angeles Police Department told ABC News. https://t.co/PJAAST24aA pic.twitter.com/NlLtyisJ5S

— ABC News (@ABC) April 17, 2026

What is known about Celeste Rivas Hernández’s death

On September 8, 2025, officers found human remains inside bags in the trunk of the Tesla.

The Medical Examiner’s Office indicated that the teenager had likely been dead for a considerable period before the discovery.

Celeste had been reported missing in 2024 in Lake Elsinore, the city where she lived with her family.

The legal process is just beginning, and in the coming weeks it will be determined whether the singer will face formal charges in this case, which has shaken public opinion, according to Univisión.