The entire world was shocked when news came out that a teenage girl’s body had been found inside D4vd’s Tesla. Rumours spread quickly, and now new reports say the Romantic Homicide singer has been arrested by the LAPD on suspicion of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez. It has left fans and the public in disbelief. Read on to find out all the details about the arrest and what happened.
LAPD Arrests D4vd On Suspicion Of Murder In Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case
It all began in September 2025. Workers at a vehicle impound yard in Los Angeles smelt something terrible coming from a Tesla. When officers checked inside the front trunk, they discovered a body wrapped in a bag. The car was registered in the name of popular singer D4vd. Soon after, police confirmed the victim was 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a girl who had been missing since earlier that year. Following which, rumours spread over a possible connection between the singer and the teen.
Detectives from the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division spent the next seven months investigating quietly. They collected evidence from the car and other places linked to the case. Then, on April 16, 2026, they made a big move. Officers arrested the Romantic Homicide singer in the Hollywood area. He is now being held in jail without bail. The case is expected to go before prosecutors on Monday, April 20, for a decision on formal charges.
The arrest has sent waves through the entertainment world and social media. D4vd rose to fame with his songs and vocals. Now, people are sharing mixed feelings. Some are heartbroken for Celeste’s family, who lost their daughter so tragically, while others are shocked that a celeb could be linked to such a serious matter.
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However, D4vd’s legal team strongly denies any wrongdoing. They say the evidence will clearly show he did not cause Celeste’s death and that he is innocent. They also note that no formal charges have been filed yet and he was only detained based on suspicion.
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