Los Angeles County prosecutors are continuing to build their case against musician D4vd as a grand jury investigates the death of Celeste Rivas, a 14-year-old girl whose remains were discovered last year in the trunk of his Tesla vehicle.
Background
Celeste Rivas died a day shy of her 15th birthday in 2025. According to previous CrimeOnline reporting, Los Angeles police found her remains on September 8 inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke, better known as D4vd. The vehicle had initially been parked near his rental home in the Hollywood Hills Bird Streets neighborhood.
Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department located the vehicle at a tow yard in Hollywood after residents in the Hollywood Hills contacted police on September 6 to report an abandoned car with a Texas license plate. The discovery set in motion an investigation that would span months and involve multiple agencies.
An investigative grand jury began proceedings in November 2025, focusing on the circumstances surrounding Celeste's death. The case has drawn significant attention given D4vd's prominence as a streaming musician and the graphic nature of the evidence uncovered by investigators.
The Investigation
Unsealed court documents obtained by The Associated Press revealed that authorities believe Burke "may be involved in having committed the following criminal offenses against the laws of the State of California, to wit: One count of Murder." No charges have yet been filed, but the documents indicate prosecutors are actively considering criminal referral.
The unsealed documents detailed the horrifying conditions in which Celeste's remains were found. Authorities discovered two bags containing body parts — one in the Tesla trunk and another in the front storage compartment. "The Tesla trunk and a cadaver bag were covered with insects and a strong odor of decay," the document stated. "Upon removing the cadaver bag from the front storage compartment, it was discovered the arms and legs had been severed from the body. A second black bag was discovered underneath the cadaver bag. Upon opening the second bag, the dismembered body parts were discovered."
Neo Langston, a prominent streamer and former friend of D4vd, appeared for questioning before the Los Angeles grand jury last month. Sources told TMZ that Langston is considered an "important witness" in the case. Police arrested Langston in January after he failed to show up for questioning, though prosecutors never filed charges and the warrant was subsequently retracted.
Langston took to Instagram on Sunday to address the case directly. "I told so many people that I trust and I thought knew me as a person my side of things, all for that to be thrown out the fkin window as soon as I get arrested and they slap that di**heads name next to mine," he posted. He stated the focus should remain on "justice for the victim" Celeste.
Langston's lawyer told TMZ that his client "played no part in this heinous crime and he … continues to be wrongfully persecuted in the court of public opinion." After his Instagram posts, Langston reportedly unfollowed Burke and deleted his account.
The District Attorney's Office formally declined to comment on the ongoing grand jury proceedings. D4vd will likely face grand jury questioning himself, along with his family members.
Key Takeaways
- Celeste Rivas was 14 years old when she died, one day shy of her 15th birthday
- Her remains were discovered September 8 in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla vehicle in Hollywood Hills
- An investigative grand jury began proceedings in November 2025
- Unsealed documents show prosecutors are considering a murder charge against David Anthony Burke
- Neo Langston was arrested in January but never charged; his warrant was retracted
- Two bags containing dismembered body parts were found in the Tesla's trunk and front storage compartment
- No arrests have been made in the case to date
What's Next
The grand jury investigation is expected to continue as prosecutors weigh potential charges against D4vd. Both Burke and his family members are expected to face questioning before the grand jury. The District Attorney's Office has declined to provide updates on the proceedings, stating only that the matter remains under investigation. No court dates have been set as the investigation continues.
The case represents a significant test for Los Angeles County prosecutors as they determine whether sufficient evidence exists to bring criminal charges in connection with Celeste's death. The investigation remains active, and authorities have indicated additional developments may emerge as the grand jury review continues.