Authorities have sealed all records connected to the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 15-year-old girl found inside the car of singer D4vd earlier this year. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed it received a court order placing a security hold on the case, blocking the release of any information while the investigation continues.
The LAPD requested the hold, saying detectives need access to updates from the Medical Examiner before the public to protect the integrity of the inquiry. The request has stirred debate within the Medical Examiner’s office, where officials have publicly supported greater transparency in high-profile cases.
Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Odey Ukpo said the department has pushed to limit the use of security holds. He noted that such holds are uncommon in many countries and do not offer a clear legal benefit.
Ukpo said his office remains committed to public clarity, but must comply with the court order until it expires. He added that the department will release information once the restriction is lifted.
D4vd-Celeste Rivas Details Sealed From Media By LAPD
City officials acknowledged intense public interest and encouraged anyone seeking updates on the case to contact the LAPD directly.
Singer d4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, remains a suspect in the investigation. He initially worked with detectives but became less cooperative after learning he had been classified as a suspect. His rising profile in the music industry has contributed to widespread attention on the case.
The Medical Examiner has not released a cause of death. The security hold blocks the office from sharing any findings.
Early rumors suggested the teen’s body had been dismembered, decapitated, or frozen, but investigators denied those claims. They said only that the condition of the remains required detailed forensic work.
Rivas Hernandez was reported missing from Lake Elsinore in early 2024, shortly after turning thirteen. Her body was discovered on September 8 inside an impounded Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard.
Workers called police after noticing a strong odor coming from the vehicle. Records linked the car to Burke, who was on tour at the time.
Burke later canceled all remaining concert dates as the investigation intensified. The case remains active, and the sealed records have fueled continued concern as Los Angeles waits for the next update from authorities.
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