About This Episode
American singer D4vd — known for hits such as Romantic Homicide — was arrested in May 2026 and charged with the murder of 16-year-old Celeste Rivas, after her body was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla. The case has generated massive media attention across the United States and has now reached a wider true crime audience, with the podcast Untold True Crime releasing a dedicated episode covering the full sequence of events.
A teenager found in a trunk
Celeste Rivas was just 16 years old when she disappeared under circumstances that have not yet been fully disclosed to the public. Her body was subsequently found in the trunk of a Tesla, triggering a police investigation that quickly focused on singer D4vd. The precise time and location of the discovery, as well as what led investigators to the specific vehicle, have not yet been confirmed in court.
The case raises serious questions about what happened in the hours leading up to Celeste's death — and, crucially, about the nature of her relationship with the singer.