Mystery Unfolds: D4vd's Abrupt Departure Amidst Investigation of Teen's Death
SCANDAL ROCKS HOLLYWOOD: Singer D4vd and Manager Abruptly Flee $20,000-a-Month Mansion Amid Police Raid
In a shocking turn of events, singer D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke) and his manager Josh Marshall have made a hasty exit from their lavish $4.1 million Hollywood Hills mansion, just days after police stormed the property in connection with the gruesome discovery of missing teen Celeste Rivas' dismembered body in Burke's Tesla.
The remains of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas were found on September 8 in the front trunk of a black Tesla Model Y that had been impounded at a tow yard in Hollywood, sparking an investigation into her disappearance and suspected murder. Police confirmed the raid was tied to the case, although no charges have yet been filed.
According to sources close to the property owner, Mladen Trifunovic, Marshall signed the lease for the mansion in February 2024 - the same month Rivas first went missing from her family's home in Lake Elsinore. The singer had been renting a room at the property, where Marshall was listed as the primary tenant.
Trifunovic, an AI developer and crypto investor, told thescholarlynote.com that he had no idea who Burke was or that he was living at the mansion until his real estate manager informed him about the police raid on Thursday. "I'm still trying to process everything," Trifunovic said, adding, "It's very disturbing."
The sudden departure of Burke and Marshall has raised more questions than answers in the case. According to Trifunovic, Marshall asked to terminate the lease and has begun moving out both his and Burke's belongings. The property owner revealed that multiple moving trucks are expected to arrive at the mansion this week.
"I've been shocked by the whole situation," Trifunovic said, expressing concern for the safety of those living in the neighborhood. "It's a very safe neighborhood with lots of security... [the police] will have plenty of surveillance footage to work with."
The investigation into Rivas' disappearance and death remains ongoing, with detectives following up on several leads. A spokesperson for the LAPD confirmed that the case is still active, but no further details were provided.
Rumors surrounding Burke's relationship with Rivas are also swirling, with sources claiming the two had been in an underage relationship. One source close to the family alleged that Burke first made contact with Rivas when she was just 12 years old.
A GoFundMe page set up for Rivas' funeral has raised thousands of dollars, with loved ones describing her as a "beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and friend." The page reads: "Her family is heartbroken and devastated by this tragic loss."
The cancellation of Burke's Withered World Tour, which included dates in the UK, Europe, and Australia, has also sparked speculation. Fans who attended the show were greeted by a casket and guest book, where they could pay their condolences to ITAMI, an alter ego that Burke channels in his music videos and live performances.
Burke's official store had sold Custom ITAMI Bloody Shirts - white shirts streaked with red stains - which were promoted alongside his album. However, the products have since been removed from his website.
The singer has retained top Hollywood attorney Blair Berk, who has represented high-profile clients such as Prince Andrew and Kanye West. A representative for Burke claimed earlier this month that he was cooperating with investigators, but no public statement has been made regarding Rivas' death.
As the investigation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the case of Celeste Rivas has sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond, leaving many wondering what really happened in those fateful days leading up to her tragic disappearance.
