Crime
Recording Artist D4vd Identified as Suspect in Death of Missing 15-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Found in Impounded Tesla
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Recording artist David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, has been identified as a suspect in the ongoing death investigation of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose remains were discovered inside an impounded vehicle earlier this year, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
Rivas, a resident of Lake Elsinore, was first reported missing in early 2024.
Family members told authorities she had run away multiple times in the past but always returned.
Her final known contact occurred in late May 2024, after which there were no further confirmed sightings or communication.
The investigation took a tragic turn on September 8, when authorities responded to a tow yard near Mansfield Avenue and Romaine Street in Hollywood after personnel reported a strong odor coming from a Tesla that had been impounded for two days.
Police sources say the vehicle had been previously found abandoned on a public roadway.
Upon inspection, officers located a sealed bag in the vehicle’s front storage compartment.
Inside, they found human remains later identified as those of Celeste Rivas. Investigators reported the body had been dismembered and was in an advanced state of decomposition, complicating forensic analysis.
Vehicle registration records show the Tesla is owned by 20-year-old Burke, a rising musician with more than 33 million monthly Spotify listeners, best known for the tracks “Here With Me” and “Romantic Homicide.”
According to multiple investigative sources, Burke has not cooperated with detectives — contradicting public statements made by representatives claiming he was assisting the investigation.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not yet issued a definitive cause of death due to the condition of the remains.
However, investigators believe Rivas died earlier in the year and are treating the case as a homicide.
No arrests have been made, and detectives are continuing to gather evidence, review timelines, and identify additional witnesses.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
Further updates will be released as the investigation progresses.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.