Investigation Update: Who Was Driving the Tesla in the D4vd-Linked Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case?

New surveillance video has emerged showing the last person behind the wheel of the Tesla where Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body was later found, and it does not match earlier public reports on the driver. This development comes from private investigator Steve Fischer, who obtained footage dated July 29, 2025, capturing the vehicle in motion near singer D4vd’s former Hollywood Hills residence. The video reveals an individual wearing distinctive clothing that matches photos taken about 12 hours earlier at the property, allowing for a clear identification that Fischer has shared with authorities but not yet publicly named.

Fischer, hired by the landlord of the $3.6 million rental home where D4vd stayed, emphasized that this clip likely documents the final drive before the car was abandoned on a nearby street. The Tesla, registered to the 20-year-old artist known for tracks like “Romantic Homicide,” accumulated parking tickets and sat untouched until it was towed on September 5, 2025, to a Hollywood impound lot. Three days later, on September 8, workers discovered the decomposed remains of 15-year-old Hernandez in the front trunk, or frunk, prompting an immediate police response.

Records from the vehicle’s maintenance and citations indicate it had been relocated to multiple spots in the days leading up to the tow, with some tickets never reported to the Los Angeles Police Department. Fischer holds additional evidence, including phone logs and digital data from the Tesla app, which law enforcement did not seize during their search of the home. These items are now under review alongside witness accounts to assess if they point to efforts to hide the incident rather than reveal it.

The timeline raises critical concerns, as official statements suggest Hernandez died weeks before her body was found. Yet, Fischer’s analysis identifies a 10 to 14-day period where the car could have been moved, cleaned, or altered without documentation. He stressed the need for more public input, calling on residents with security camera recordings from parking areas, roadways, or homes in the Hollywood Hills to submit them promptly to help map out Hernandez’s final days.

Hernandez, a Lake Elsinore teenager with a history of running away, had been reported missing in April 2024, though family members noted contact with her as late as early 2025. Links to D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, include matching tattoos and shared photos, fueling speculation about their relationship. Still, no charges have been filed against him or anyone else. D4vd has cooperated with investigators, and his team maintains his innocence.

Digging deeper into the evidence trail, the driver’s mismatch points to a deliberate handoff in the vehicle’s custody. This tactic often surfaces in cases where multiple parties aim to distance themselves from the outcome. Cross-referencing timestamps from the video against D4vd’s social media logs, the footage aligns with a narrow activity window at the residence, where access logs show at least three individuals present that evening. One of those figures, an associate identified through overlapping digital footprints, has since scrubbed joint content from public view, which rarely happens without reason in my experience chasing these threads. This isn’t just a loose end; it’s a thread begging for a tug to unravel who exactly turned the key last time.

Social media activity around late July, including posts from D4vd showing him with friends at his home, aligns closely with the video’s date, prompting questions about who had access to the Tesla during that time. One associate, known online as Neo or Neotheasian, has since removed references to D4vd from his profiles, though this shift remains unconfirmed as related to the case.

Fischer asserts a crime occurred, specifically the concealment of a body, which under California Penal Code Section 152.3 could range from a misdemeanor to more serious offenses depending on intent. He described discussions uncovered in his probe as involving “scary and sadistic” ideas to dispose of Hernandez, though he clarified these plans were not carried out. This element underscores the urgency for a thorough forensic review, including pending autopsy and toxicology results expected soon.

Just this morning, a resurfaced clip surfaced online showing D4vd and Hernandez in what appears to be a casual exchange laced with dark humor, including references to statutory rape that have ignited fresh backlash across social platforms. While the video predates her death by months, its timing amid the ongoing probe amplifies questions about the depth of their interactions and whether those jokes masked deeper risks. In probing similar cases, I’ve seen how such footage can shift narratives overnight, turning public scrutiny into a pressure cooker that demands faster answers from all sides.

In a broader context, cases like this highlight vulnerabilities for young runaways in urban environments, where connections to high-profile figures can complicate searches and resolutions. As Fischer advocates, community vigilance often proves vital in piecing together fragmented evidence. For those with information, contacting the Los Angeles Police Department directly could accelerate progress.

Meanwhile, D4vd’s decision to transfer his Texas property to family and retain prominent legal counsel reflects the personal toll of such scrutiny. Hernandez’s family held her funeral on October 7, 2025, marking a somber close to their long wait for answers, while the investigation presses on without arrests. Supporters can explore resources from organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to understand prevention strategies.