Quick Info
| Profession | Student |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/09/2010 |
| Age | 14 years (died on 23, Apr, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Lake Elsinore, California, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 23/04/2025 |
Latest News about Celeste Rivas Hernandez
20/04/2026
Authorities formally charged David Anthony Burke (D4vd) with first-degree murder, sexual abuse involving a minor, and mutilation of a body in connection with Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death. Prosecutors said the case involves allegations that Burke and Hernandez had a sexual relationship and that he killed her to conceal it and protect his career.
23/09/2025
A private investigator released new details in the case, establishing a timeline showing D4vd's Tesla was parked in various neighborhood spots starting in May 2025 before leaving on July 29, 2025, the same day D4vd departed on a tour bus. D4vd transferred his Cypress home to his mother's name approximately two weeks after the body's discovery.
08/09/2025
Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains were discovered in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd in Los Angeles. The badly decomposed and dismembered remains were identified after she had been missing from Lake Elsinore since 2024.
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Bio/Wiki
| Tattoo | On her leg |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" (160 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Attended Lakeland Village High School |
Personal Life
| Described as bubbly and sweet by those who knew her. | |
| Had a history of running away from home, reportedly at least four times prior to her final disappearance. | |
| Visited the corner store almost every day with friends, wearing a backpack and her usual long, curly black hair. | |
| A familiar face to neighbors and local business owners in Lake Elsinore. |
Relationships & More
| Boyfriend | David Anthony Burke (D4vd) |
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Career
| Overview | Celeste Rivas Hernandez was a young American student from Lake Elsinore, California. She was reported missing in 2024, and her case drew widespread attention after her remains were discovered in a Tesla registered to singer D4vd in September 2025. |
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Style Quotient
| Clothing at Time of Death | Wearing a tube top and black leggings, with a yellow bracelet and matching stud earrings. |
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| Iconic Photo | Widely circulated photo showing her wearing a Gap sweatshirt |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Celeste was reported missing while she resided in California. | |
| 2. Her body was discovered in a Tesla vehicle that had been abandoned and towed to a Los Angeles impound lot. | |
| 3. The autopsy conducted on September 16, 2025, confirmed her identity. | |
| 4. Celeste's mother was unsure if the news coverage about a teen girl found in a Tesla pertained to her daughter. | |
| 5. There was a connection between Celeste and D4vd, highlighted by matching tattoos. | |
| 6. Her body was reported missing on April 4 or 5, 2024, when she was 13 years old. | |
| 7. She was found by police in Hollywood in April 2024 and returned home, then reported missing again in May 2024. | |
| 8. Her badly decomposed and dismembered remains were discovered on September 8, 2025, in the front trunk (frunk) of a 2023 Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke (D4vd), which had been abandoned and towed to a Los Angeles impound lot. | |
| 9. An ex-boyfriend from middle school, Damien Hernandez, claimed she had a troubled home life and had talked about running away. | |
| 10. Her body was released to her family on September 24, 2025. | |
| 11. Vigils were held for her, including one in late September 2025 in Lake Elsinore. | |
| 12. Celeste was reported missing three times by her family in early 2024 according to Riverside County Sheriff's Department records. | |
| 13. She disappeared over Valentine's Day 2024, which was the first of many episodes of running away from home. | |
| 14. Her body was discovered in the front trunk (frunk) of a 2023 Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke (D4vd), which had been abandoned and towed to a Los Angeles impound lot. | |
| 15. The remains were badly decomposed and dismembered, taking well over a week to identify. | |
| 16. According to a private investigator, the last date showing her alive is January 2, 2025. | |
| 17. D4vd's Tesla was parked in various spots around the neighborhood starting in May 2025, and left its final spot on Bluebird Avenue on July 29, 2025, the same day D4vd left on a tour bus. | |
| 18. D4vd transferred his Cypress home in the Houston area to his mother's name on September 23, 2025, about two weeks after the body was discovered. | |
| 19. A fake swatting call was made to D4vd's parents' home in the Houston area on September 17, 2025, using a device that alters voices. | |
| 20. A GoFundMe page was set up to raise money for her family, describing her as a beloved daughter, sister, and cousin. | |
| 21. Her cause of death has been deferred pending further tests. | |
| 22. Police stated they do not know if there is 'any criminal culpability beyond the concealment of her body.' |