Adolescente found in singer D4vds trunk died from multiple penetrating injuries, officials say

The teenage girl’s body discovered in D4vd’s Tesla in Los Angeles died from multiple injuries, as records show. Celeste Rivas Hernandez was declared a homicide victim by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. The singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, faces charges of murder, sexual abuse, and mutilation. Burke, 21, pleaded not guilty and is in custody without bail. The medical examiner’s office was previously unable to release details due to a security hold by the LAPD. An autopsy summary revealed extensive postmortem changes in Celeste’s remains. Her decomposed body was found in Burke’s abandoned Tesla a year after she went missing. The Los Angeles DA’s office is seeking sentencing enhancements in the case. Nathan Hochman accused Burke of killing Celeste to protect his music career. Celeste was a witness in an investigation into the singer’s alleged sexual acts when she was under 14. The teen went missing in April 2024, with her family describing her as a loving and talented girl who is deeply missed. Los Angeles Police Chief noted challenges due to the delay in discovering crucial evidence. Detectives had to debunk false information while working on the case.