Celeste Rivas, the fifteen-year-old girl who was found dead in the trunk of singer d4vd’s Tesla, has been returned to her family for memorial ceremonies to be held.
On Tuesday, September 23rd, her corpse was given to her family, according to TMZ. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office verified this.
Rivas’ family released a statement on September 18 commenting on her passing. This news was reported soon thereafter. GoFundMe organizers Esmeralda Lozano and Gisel Vera stated on the fundraising site, “As many of you know, Celeste Rivas Hernandez has been identified as the body found last week.” “She was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and friend.”
The statement went on to say, “Her family is absolutely crushed and distraught by this terrible tragedy. In order to properly put her corpse to rest, they are seeking assistance. “We would like to express our gratitude to you for any contributions you are able to make.”
A funeral service is being planned for Rivas on Saturday, October 4th, as stated on the crowdfunding website.
The veracity of the campaign has been confirmed by GoFundMe when PEOPLE contacted the organization. On September 8, Rivas was reported missing in 2024, and her corpse was found in the back of a Tesla that was registered to d4vd, 20, whose true name is David Anthony Burke.
On September 17, the detectives from the Robbery-Homicide Division of the Los Angeles Police Department executed a search warrant at a house on the 1300 block of Doheny Place in Los Angeles in relation to Rivas’ killing. This house is said to be affiliated with d4vd.
It was earlier reported by local KABC-TV and the Los Angeles Times that the singer was residing at the Hollywood Hills residence, according to sources from law enforcement. Detectives will be examining many pieces of evidence that were retrieved in the following days. This inquiry is still under progress. A spokesman for the LAPD told PEOPLE, “The police are investigating a number of promising leads.”
Anyone who has any information regarding this case is strongly encouraged to call the Robbery-Homicide Division at (213) 486-6890 or LA Crime Stoppers at (213) 484-6700.
“Romantic Homicide” is one of the viral songs included by the artist, but as of yet, no comments have been made about the inquiry. His client is “fully cooperating” with officials, according to a statement that a representative for him made to NBC Los Angeles. There have been repeated requests for response from PEOPLE, but none have been answered by a representative of d4vd.
