A flurry of misinformation exploded across social media recently, falsely implicating the musician D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, in a high-stakes police chase and the murder of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The chaotic video of officers with guns went viral, fueled by a post from @wyd_stan that mistakenly identified D4vd as the fugitive. But this digital spectacle only amplified falsehoods.
xQc reacts to cops chasing D4vd through LA on straight rims 😳.
After an hour he’s now stopped and given up 🚨.” pic.twitter.com/RdFHJWBQEZ
Meanwhile, the decomposed remains of Celeste were discovered in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to D4vd on September 8. Her family’s heartbreaking statement from a GoFundMe page describes her as a “beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and friend,” mourning the loss of their child while waiting for the medical examiner to establish a cause of death (per E!Online).
Note that authorities have not arrested anyone, and the investigation is ongoing, with the LAPD actively pursuing leads. Despite D4vd’s car being the location of the discovery, there is no evidence connecting him directly to the murder, and he has been cooperating with law enforcement. His scheduled world tour dates remain in flux following these developments.
False narratives have swirled even further, claiming D4vd was involved in inappropriate online interactions, allegations that remain unproven and under investigation.
Former Teacher Claims Celeste Rivas Met D4vd on Social Media Amid New Revelations About Car Access
Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s cause of death remains deferred due to severe decomposition, per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office (per NBC News). Authorities found her remains in the front trunk of a Tesla that had been abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and subsequently impounded at a Hollywood tow lot. The discovery came after an employee reported a foul stench emanating from the vehicle, which had sat on the rooftop of the parking structure for several days.
Celeste, reported missing over a year ago from Lake Elsinore, California, had a complex and troubling history. A former science teacher from Lakeland Village High School told TMZ that she had run away in early 2024 and had traveled to Hollywood after meeting D4vd on social media. In a video shared by TMZ, the teacher discussed Celeste’s frequent school absences.
The connection between Celeste and D4vd deepens with the discovery of the Tesla, registered under David Anthony Burke’s legal name, and the eerie overlap of personal markings, a “Shhh” tattoo on Celeste’s right index finger, mirroring a similar tattoo on D4vd’s finger.
Moreover, authorities have indicated that multiple individuals had access to the Tesla, which is one among several vehicles owned by D4vd (per ABC7). This has complicated the narrative and left questions about responsibility and custody unanswered.
Celeste Rivas Case: False Claims Spread After Announcement of D4vd’s Romantic Homicide Release Date
The internet’s hunger for connections has spurred another wave of misinformation surrounding D4vd’s viral track Romantic Homicide. Some social media users falsely claimed that the song’s release date, purportedly September 7, coincided with Celeste Rivas’s birthday, a detail that authorities have never disclosed.
Here is one such post:
D4vd’s hit song Romantic Homicide was released on Sep. 7 — which was also the birthday of the 15-year-old girl who was found dead in his car 😳 pic.twitter.com/77hBzoWeRH
In reality, Romantic Homicide was released on July 20, 2022, according to industry logs and digital platforms like DistroKid. Despite police confirming D4vd’s cooperation, conspiracy theories linking the artist’s work to Celeste’s death continue to proliferate, fueled by the song’s ominous title and the eerie tattoo connection.
Official sources have not disclosed Celeste’s birth date, further undermining these rumors. The LAPD urges the public to rely on verified facts rather than speculation. Will the investigation reveal new information that changes public perception?
Or will the web of misinformation continue to obscure justice? We’d love to hear your take; drop your thoughts in the comments below!
