Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) discovered a decomposing body inside the trunk of a black Tesla on September 8, 2025, after being alerted to a foul odor coming from the vehicle at an impound lot in Hollywood.
The car, which had reportedly been at the lot for a few days, was checked by officers who found the body wrapped in a plastic bag inside the front trunk. The identity of the deceased person and the cause of death have not been confirmed by authorities, as the investigation is ongoing.
Vehicle Registered to Singer d4vd
The Tesla in question is registered to David Anthony Burke, known professionally as the singer d4vd, who is currently on his Withered world tour. The vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, is registered in Hempstead, Texas, but the LAPD has not confirmed whether the car’s registered owner is the person involved in the discovery.
In a statement, the LAPD said: “On 9/8/25 around 12:20 pm, officers responded to the 1000 block of Mansfield Avenue for a foul odor coming from a vehicle at a tow yard. Detectives responded and located possible human remains. It is currently a death investigation. We do not have information on the owner of the vehicle.”
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The singer is currently on tour (@d4vddd/Instagram)
Singer d4vd Continues Touring Amid News
Despite the shocking discovery, d4vd, who is known for hits like “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me,” has continued to post on social media. His latest post on Instagram teased his upcoming album Withered Deluxe: Marcescence, set to release on September 19. In the post, he shared the album’s artwork and wrote to his 2 million followers, “Every song written exclusively by me on my phone baby, this is a passion project I put together to make sure I didn’t lose the raw emotional weight my music carries.”
d4vd’s songs, including Romantic Homicide and Here With Me, have each garnered over a billion streams on Spotify, and the singer has more than 33 million monthly listeners. Fans may also recognize him from his tour with Grammy Award-winner SZA, who he credits with teaching him to “be unapologetically” himself.
Investigation Ongoing
As the LAPD continues its investigation, the connection between the singer and the grim discovery remains unclear. d4vd’s representatives have yet to comment on the situation. Fans and followers are waiting for more details as the investigation unfolds.
Conclusion
The discovery of a body inside the abandoned Tesla has left many questions unanswered, particularly regarding the identity of the deceased and any potential connection to singer d4vd. Authorities have not provided further details as the investigation continues, and fans remain concerned as the story develops.
