Singer D4vd Arrested for Murder of Teen Found in Tesla Trunk
The musician behind 'Romantic Homicide' now faces first-degree murder charges in the death of 16-year-old Celeste Rivas
American singer D4vd — known for his hit Romantic Homicide — was arrested in 2026 and charged with the murder of 16-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose body was found in the trunk of a Tesla months after she was reported missing, NBC News confirmed. The case has rapidly become one of the most talked-about true crime stories of the year, fueled by the suspect's celebrity status and the disturbing circumstances surrounding the victim's death.
A Young Woman Goes Missing
Celeste Rivas was reported missing by her family, and for a period her fate remained unknown. The grim discovery inside a Tesla's trunk dramatically shifted the course of the investigation. The vehicle — known for its advanced technology and built-in surveillance capabilities — played a central role in helping authorities piece together the sequence of events, according to NBC News. The precise connection between the car and the suspect has not yet been fully disclosed, but the find triggered an intensive investigation that ultimately led to D4vd's arrest.
The case echoes other American true crime cases in which technology from modern vehicles — including GPS data and onboard camera footage — has proven decisive for law enforcement. murder investigation technology
D4vd: From Streaming Success to Murder Charge
D4vd, born David Burke, broke through as a teenager with the melancholic indie-pop track Romantic Homicide, which amassed millions of streams on platforms including Spotify and TikTok. The young musician now faces one of the most serious charges under American law: first-degree murder.
