A Tesla that was found in a Hollywood tow yard with a decomposing dead body inside its trunk was registered to singer-songwriter D4vd, it was reported Tuesday.
\nFollowing multiple complaints from area residents about a foul odor, the body was found inside a bag around 12:20 p.m. Monday at the tow yard on the 1000 block of North Mansfield Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
\n\u201cWe were notified this morning, and the car\u2019s been here for a couple of days,\u201d LAPD Capt. Robert Peters said.
\nAccording to reports from the scene, officers found the body inside a bag in the car\u2019s trunk, which is located in front of the vehicle.
\nThere was no immediate information about the cause of death or the identity of the person who died.<\/p>\n
\nThe 2023 Tesla is registered in Hempstead, Texas, to David Anthony Burke, whose stage name is D4vd.
\nD4vd is scheduled to perform in Minneapolis on Tuesday as part of his \u201cWithered\u201d world tour that began last month. The tour stops in Los Angeles on Sept. 20.
\nAccording to ABC7, D4vd is scheduled to perform in Minneapolis on Tuesday and at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 20.<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Police Department is currently investigating the incident, with no immediate information available about the cause of death or the identity of the deceased.
\nThe discovery of the body has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the death and how the body ended up in the trunk of the Tesla.
\nThe police department has not released any further information about the incident, citing the ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n
D4vd\u2019s upcoming performances are scheduled to go ahead as planned, despite the incident.
\nThe singer-songwriter is set to perform in Minneapolis on Tuesday, followed by a show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 20.
\nIt is unclear whether the incident will have any impact on D4vd\u2019s tour schedule or upcoming performances.<\/p>\n
The discovery of a dead body in a Tesla registered to singer-songwriter D4vd has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the death.
\nThe incident is currently being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department, with no immediate information available about the cause of death or the identity of the deceased.
\nAs the investigation continues, fans of D4vd will be waiting to see how the incident affects his upcoming performances and tour schedule.<\/p>\n
Q: Who is the owner of the Tesla where the dead body was found?
\nA: The Tesla is registered to David Anthony Burke, whose stage name is D4vd.
\nQ: Where was the body found?
\nA: The body was found inside a bag in the trunk of the Tesla, which was located in a Hollywood tow yard.
\nQ: What is the cause of death?
\nA: The cause of death has not been released by the authorities, citing the ongoing investigation.
\nQ: Will D4vd\u2019s upcoming performances be affected by the incident?
\nA: It is unclear whether the incident will have any impact on D4vd\u2019s tour schedule or upcoming performances.
\nQ: When was the body discovered?
\nA: The body was discovered on Monday, September 9, 2025, at around 12:20 p.m.
\nQ: Where is D4vd scheduled to perform next?
\nA: D4vd is scheduled to perform in Minneapolis on Tuesday, followed by a show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Sept. 20.
\nOriginally Published: September 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM PDT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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