Singer D4vd Linked to Teen's Death; Purchases of Shovel, Chainsaws Raise Alarm
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Los Angeles prosecutors have linked singer D4vd to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, allegedly occurring on April 23, 2025, at a Hollywood Hills residence.
- Evidence presented includes D4vd's purchases of a shovel, chainsaws, a body bag, and an inflatable pool in the days following the incident, which investigators consider significant.
- The investigation also examines the prior relationship between D4vd and Rivas, reportedly beginning in 2022 when she was 11, and evolving into a personal and potentially intimate connection.
The investigation into the tragic death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas has taken a disturbing turn, with prosecutors in Los Angeles now implicating the singer known as D4vd. The details emerging from court documents paint a grim picture, suggesting the incident occurred on April 23, 2025, at a residence in the affluent Hollywood Hills.
According to judicial documents, the event would have occurred on April 23, 2025, in a residence located in Hollywood Hills.
What has particularly captured the attention of investigators are the purchases made by the artist in the immediate aftermath of Rivas's death. Court filings reveal D4vd allegedly acquired a shovel, two chainsaws, a body bag, and an inflatable pool. These items, viewed by the prosecution as crucial pieces of evidence, are being examined within the timeline of events as potential tools for concealment or disposal.
D4vd allegedly acquired a shovel that was delivered directly to his home.
The prosecution's case also hinges on the nature of the relationship between D4vd and the minor. According to the documents, they had known each other since 2022, when Rivas was just 11 years old. The relationship reportedly deepened over time, evolving into personal interactions and alleged intimate contact starting in November 2023. Evidence, including messages and visual material from their travels together to destinations like Las Vegas, London, and Texas, is being scrutinized.
Subsequently, he purchased two chainsaws, followed by other items such as a body bag, resistant laundry bags, and an inflatable pool.
This case raises profound questions about the exploitation of minors and the potential abuse of power within the entertainment industry. While the full details are still under judicial investigation, the alleged actions and the nature of the relationship between the artist and the victim highlight a deeply concerning situation that demands thorough scrutiny and justice for Celeste Rivas.
The body of the minor would have been placed in the inflatable pool in order to contain fluids and avoid traces in the garage area.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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