Discovery Date of Celeste Rivas' Body Celeste Rivas Hernandez's heavily decomposed body was discovered on September 8, 2025 , inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to singer d4vd (David Burke) in Los Angeles.

Key Timeline

  • September 8, 2025 : Heavily decomposed remains found during an impound inventory check after the vehicle was abandoned in Hollywood Hills.
  • September 16, 2025 : Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officially identified the remains as Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 15-year-old reported missing since April 2024, via dental records due to advanced decomposition.
  • Estimated Death : Investigators believe she died weeks or months earlier, possibly spring 2025; body was partially frozen, complicating cause-of-death analysis.

Investigation Details

The body showed severe decomposition from cryopreservation and freeze-thaw cycles, wearing a tube top, black leggings, with identifying tattoos like "Shhh..." on her finger—matching d4vd's. LAPD noted she was deceased "an extended period" before discovery; a November 2025 court order sealed the full autopsy report to protect the ongoing probe. Cause of death remains undetermined, with challenges from the frozen state potentially erasing trauma or toxin evidence.

Trending Forum Context

Online discussions exploded on Reddit's r/d4vd, speculating on d4vd's involvement—he canceled tours and isn't cooperating—while debating media narratives and maturity in his responses. Users trust some outlets for facts amid controversy, noting the case's true-crime draw since late 2025 updates.

TL;DR : Body found Sept 8, 2025 ; ID'd Sept 16; death likely earlier amid sealed probe.

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