A Tesla parked in a lot, linked to the investigation of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death.

LAPD Investigation Stalls as D4vd's Landlord Seeks Private Inquiry | AI News Digest

Published: October 15, 2025, 4:19 p.m. Human Interest Neutral

The investigation into the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez has made little progress six weeks after her body was found in a Tesla associated with rising R&B artist D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has not released any substantial updates, leading Mladen Trifunovic, the landlord of a property previously rented by D4vd's manager, to hire a private investigator for answers. While Trifunovic respects the ongoing police inquiry, he feels that the lack of movement on the case requires him to seek independent assistance. The LAPD has stated that D4vd has not been charged with any crime, and he has stepped back from the public spotlight since the incident. The case has ignited widespread concern and speculation, with many questioning the circumstances of Celeste's untimely death and the police's investigative approach.

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