Unsolved Mystery: The Tragic Disappearance and Discovery of Teen Celeste Rivas
TRAGEDY UNFOLDED: Teen Runaway's Turbulent Life and Mysterious Death
In a shocking revelation, police records obtained by thescholarlynote.com reveal that the California home of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was a hotbed of turmoil, with law enforcement responding to her family's residence an astonishing 33 times in just three years. The latest twist in this tragic tale comes as authorities confirm that Rivas' decomposed remains were found inside the trunk of singer D4vd's Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard on September 8.
But what led to this devastating outcome? Sources close to Rivas tell thescholarlynote.com that she had been running away from home multiple times, often due to a troubled home life. The latest instance occurred just months before her disappearance, when she fled on Valentine's Day in 2024. A family friend revealed to the LA Times that Rivas left behind a cryptic note for her family, sparking fears among loved ones.
Rivas' mother, Mercedes Martinez, took to social media to spread the alarm about her daughter's disappearance, posting: "Please share. It's my daughter, and I'm distraught, and she has been missing for 24 hours." But despite these pleas, Rivas would vanish into thin air – only to reappear weeks later.
According to police records, there were five reported incidents at the family home before Rivas went missing in April 2024. Deputies responded to calls about a possible assault on August 30, 2024, and an incident listed as "juvenile battery/assault" on December 24, 2024. The frequency of these visits raises questions about the authorities' knowledge of the family's dynamics.
Rivas eventually reappeared at home, but her stay was short-lived. On March 19, 2024, she vanished once more – this time sparking an investigation into her whereabouts. Surveillance footage obtained by TMZ shows Rivas walking briskly down the street on that fateful day, dressed in a dark sweater and light trousers. But as she approached a vehicle just out of frame, the trail goes cold.
Police records obtained by thescholarlynote.com reveal that Rivas' family phoned authorities at 7:57am to report her missing – but this was not an isolated incident. Over the next nine months, police visited the home a staggering 22 times, logging reports of vandalism, possible fights or disturbances, and repeated follow-ups tied to earlier incidents.
But it's what happened after Rivas went missing that has left investigators stunned. Her remains were discovered in D4vd's Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard on September 8 – sparking questions about her final days and the involvement of those around her.
A source close to Rivas told thescholarlynote.com that she had met singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, online when she was just 11 or 12 years old. The pair allegedly began an illicit relationship, with Burke reportedly using social media to communicate with Rivas. It's believed that Rivas ran away to Los Angeles to be with Burke – but what happened after she arrived remains a mystery.
The $20,000-a-month rental property where Burke was living in Los Angeles was raided by police last month, with officials confirming the search was related to Rivas' disappearance and death. The lease on the $4.1 million home had been broken by Burke's manager, Josh Marshall – but he has denied any involvement in Rivas' vanishing.
As authorities continue to probe Rivas' ties to Burke, sources tell thescholarlynote.com that investigators are reviewing images showing the pair together. But it remains unclear how long Rivas was dead before her body was discovered or what role Burke played in her final days.
In a statement, a representative for Burke said he was "cooperating" with police – but the singer has since cancelled his tour and remains tight-lipped about the tragedy unfolding around him.
As the community mourns Rivas' loss, a funeral is set to take place this weekend. But one question remains: what secrets lay hidden in Rivas' final days?
