The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas have been released to her family, weeks after she was discovered inside a Tesla owned by music artist D4vd.
The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Rivas’ body, found in early September just one day before what would have been her 15th birthday, has been cleared for release.
Police said Rivas had been missing since May 2024 and was known to run away from her home in Lake Elsinore, California. Her decomposed body was discovered in the impounded vehicle, prompting questions about how long she had been inside.
Investigators have since raided D4vd’s Hollywood Hills residence, seizing evidence and a computer. While no charges have been filed, resurfaced photos and livestream clips showing the late teen with the 20-year-old artist have fueled public speculation.
Social media users have flooded comment sections demanding justice and predicting the case could eventually be the subject of a documentary. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.
