D4vd ended lease, moved out of his Hollywood Hills home amid investigation into death of Celeste Rivas, whose body was discovered in his Tesla

Singer-songwriter D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has vacated his multimillion-dollar Hollywood Hills rental just days after police executed a search warrant at the property in connection with the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The home’s owner, Malden Trifunovic, confirmed that Burke terminated the lease early and moved out, though it's unclear how much time remained on the agreement. Moving crews were seen removing boxes from the property along the street.

Rivas’ decomposed body was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke. The vehicle had been ticketed on August 28 for overstaying its welcome on Bluebird Avenue, near where Burke had been residing. Investigators later searched the Hollywood Hills mansion where Burke had been staying, seizing several electronic items, including computers.

While Burke has not been named a suspect, he has canceled his upcoming tour dates and is cooperating with authorities. Investigators are working to piece together Rivas’ final days, including her interactions with Burke. Online discussions have surfaced, suggesting a possible connection between Rivas and Burke, though law enforcement has not confirmed any details.


The LA County medical examiner has not yet released the cause of Celeste Rivas’ death, and her case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery-homicide division.

According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Office records, the underage girl was reported missing three times by her family in 2024. Surveillance footage from that year also showed her fleeing from home multiple times in her neighborhood.

FAQs

Who was Celeste Rivas?

Celeste Rivas was a 15-year-old girl from Lake Elsinore, California, who had a history of running away from home. Her decomposed body was discovered in a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.

Did D4vd take any action after the police search?

Yes, he canceled upcoming tour dates, cooperated with investigators, and ended his lease, moving out of his Hollywood Hills home shortly after the search warrant was executed

Who is D4vd?

D4vd is an American singer-songwriter from Houston, Texas, known for viral hits like Romantic Homicide and Here with Me. He rose to fame on TikTok and released his debut album Withered in 2025.