Introduction to the Community Vigil
Around 50 people gathered Sunday evening, Sept. 21, in Lake Elsinore to honor the life of Celeste Rivas, the teen who was found dead in the trunk of singer D4vd’s car earlier this month.
The attendees, who were mostly high-school aged, laid flowers, candles and mementos including a teddy bear around a banner that read “Justice for Celeste Rivas,” according to footage from OnScene.TV, a freelance news organization.
Mourners leave candles, flowers and mementos on Sunday night during a vigil in Lake Elsinore for Celeste Rivas, who was 13 when she went missing last year. Her body was found in a vehicle in a Los Angeles tow yard on Sept. 8. (Photo by OnScene.TV)
The Discovery of Celeste Rivas
On Sept. 8, Celeste’s remains were found a day after her 15th birthday in the trunk of D4vd’s 2023 Tesla, which was impounded at a Hollywood tow yard in the 1000 block of North Mansfield Avenue. Celeste was first reported missing from Lake Elsinore last year, when she was 13 years old.
The Tesla was registered to popular singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, who has been on his U.S. “Withered” tour. Future tour dates have since been canceled.
Investigation and Evidence
The Los Angeles Police Department said it seized several items as evidence after executing a search warrant at a home in the 1300 block of Doheny Place. D4vd doesn’t own the home but has stayed there, broadcast reports said, citing the LAPD.
The medical examiner previously said the girl had a “Shhh tattoo on her right index finger. Her mother told TMZ that her daughter’s boyfriend “David” had the same tattoo in a different color.
Police said the car was impounded and towed to the yard by the city Department of Transportation after being “parked on a public street for more than 72 hours.” It’s believed the car was parked in the Hollywood Hills, and investigators said it was parked in the area for nearly a month.
The Discovery of the Remains
Once the Tesla was impounded, tow yard staff and neighbors reported a strong odor from the car, which led to the discovery of remains that were severely decomposed and dismembered in a bag in the trunk, according to reports. Investigators believe she was dead inside the vehicle for an extended period before her remains were found.
A representative for the singer has said he was fully cooperating with the investigation.
Conclusion
The community vigil for Celeste Rivas was a solemn reminder of the tragic events that unfolded. The investigation is ongoing, and the community awaits justice for the teen. The outpouring of support from the community is a testament to the impact Celeste had on those around her.
FAQs
Q: Who was Celeste Rivas?
A: Celeste Rivas was a 15-year-old girl who was found dead in the trunk of singer D4vd’s car.
Q: When was Celeste Rivas reported missing?
A: Celeste Rivas was first reported missing from Lake Elsinore last year, when she was 13 years old.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and the Los Angeles Police Department is working to gather evidence and determine the circumstances surrounding Celeste’s death.
Q: Has the singer D4vd been cooperative with the investigation?
A: Yes, a representative for the singer has said he is fully cooperating with the investigation.
Originally Published: September 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM PDT
