Singer d4vd Reportedly Missing After Investigation Into Teen’s Death
Authorities in Los Angeles are now searching for indie-pop sensation d4vd, who has reportedly gone missing just days after investigators identified 15-year-old Celeste Rivas as the victim found inside a vehicle linked to the rising star. The disappearance of the 20-year-old artist, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has fueled intense speculation and heightened scrutiny surrounding one of the most disturbing cases to emerge from Hollywood this year.
According to sources close to the investigation, police intended to bring Burke in for further questioning earlier this week after toxicology screenings and forensic reports were ordered in the death of Rivas. The teenager’s decomposed remains were discovered on September 8 inside the trunk of a Tesla impounded in Hollywood. The car was reportedly registered under Burke’s name. When detectives attempted to make contact with the singer on Thursday, they were unable to locate him at his Los Angeles residence or at any of his scheduled rehearsal venues.
The Los Angeles Police Department has not officially declared Burke a suspect, but officers have confirmed that he is now considered a “person of interest” whose whereabouts remain unknown. “We are actively seeking to make contact with Mr. Burke to continue our inquiry,” LAPD spokesperson Officer Drake Madison told reporters Friday morning. “At this time, we urge the public not to speculate, but we are concerned for his safety as well as the integrity of this investigation.”
The case has drawn national attention since the identity of the victim was confirmed. Online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner list Rivas’s cause of death as “deferred,” pending further examination. Officials noted the teen’s body was found in a state of severe decomposition, suggesting she had been dead for an extended period before discovery. Rivas, who had previously been reported missing by family members in Riverside County in 2024, was last seen leaving her home in an unknown direction.
Meanwhile, fans of d4vd have been left shocked and divided. On social media platforms, some expressing disbelief that the gentle-voiced artist behind viral hits like Here With Me and Romantic Homicide could be entangled in such a tragic case. Others, however, have demanded transparency and accountability, urging the singer to come forward immediately.
Burke, who launched his career by creating soundtracks for Fortnite montages before signing with Interscope Records, has been in the middle of his Withered World Tour. He was expected to perform in San Francisco on September 19, followed by a headline show at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre. Both concerts have since been postponed, with promoters citing “unforeseen circumstances.”
As the search for the young musician continues, authorities have expanded their investigation, following up on leads near West Hollywood and other areas where Burke was recently sighted. For now, the fate of both the singer and the case remains uncertain, leaving fans and investigators alike grappling with more questions than answers.