The family of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez has publicly spoken out following the tragic discovery of her remains in an abandoned Tesla vehicle belonging to singer d4vd. Hernandez had been missing since April 5, 2024, when she disappeared near Lake Elsinore, California, at the age of 13.
Her remains were found last week after police received reports of a foul smell coming from a Tesla parked on North Mansfield Avenue in Hollywood Hills. The vehicle was registered under d4vd’s legal name, David Anthony Burke, and his spokesperson confirmed that the singer is fully cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation.
The remains of Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in a Tesla that belonged to singer d4vd (GoFundMe)
In an emotional statement, Celeste’s family described her as a “beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and friend.” They have since set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses, with a target of $20,000. As of now, over $11,000 has been raised.
The medical examiner’s office noted that Hernandez was found wearing a tube top, black leggings, stud earrings, and a yellow metal bracelet. However, it remains difficult to determine how long she had been deceased.
The case has taken an eerie turn after it was revealed that one of d4vd’s old tracks, which referred to a girl named “Celeste,” seemed to mirror aspects of Hernandez’s life. The song, initially posted on SoundCloud as “Celeste_Demo unfin,” includes lyrics that mention “Celeste” and describe an intense and somewhat troubling relationship. While there is no definitive evidence linking the track to Hernandez, the song’s lyrics have sparked widespread interest, especially on social media.
The singer has been ‘fully cooperating’ with local authorities (Instagram/@d4vddd)
Additionally, Hernandez’s mother told investigators that her daughter had been seeing a boyfriend named David at the time of her disappearance, though no formal connection to the singer has been established.
As of now, d4vd has not been formally linked to the death, and the investigation continues.
