In a highly unusual move, records pertaining to the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was discovered in singer D4vd’s Tesla, have been barred from public release. The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirmed that a court-issued security hold has been imposed on the case, preventing any details from being disclosed or posted online. The police department stated that the order was requested to ensure officers receive information before it becomes public. Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Odey Ukpo expressed concerns, noting that such security holds are ‘virtually unheard of in other counties’ and have not been proven to benefit legal outcomes. ‘We strive for full transparency, but the law restricts us in this case,’ Dr. Ukpo added. Rivas Hernandez’s remains were found in the trunk of the impounded Tesla on September 8, following reports of a foul odor at a Hollywood tow yard. The teenager, from Lake Elsinore, California, had been missing since April 2024, according to a missing person flyer cited by CBS. The car, registered to D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke), had been abandoned in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood five days prior. The 20-year-old singer, who released his debut album in April, was on tour at the time of the discovery and has not commented publicly, though his representatives confirmed his cooperation with authorities. The case is being investigated by the robbery-homicide division, with no arrests made to date.
