Investigator Shares Chilling Findings in D4vd Murder Case

Back in September, a decomposing and dismembered body belonging to a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of a car belonging to high-profile singer D4vd. Since then, no arrests have been made, but some chilling discoveries have come to light as police and a private investigator continue to look into the matter.

Previously, private investigator Steve Fischer revealed that he found some "sadistic" items at the home where D4vd had been living that he believed could be used to “get rid of a person.” Recently, Fischer shared some more details about those items.

What We Know So Far

• A decomposing body was found inside a Tesla belonging to musician D4vd at an impound lot in Hollywood on Sept. 8.
• The car was brought to the impound lot after “someone reported it abandoned” in Hollywood Hills, and police were called after workers “reported a strong odor” coming from the Tesla.
• The Tesla was never reported as stolen.
• The body was discovered inside a bag in the Tesla’s front trunk. The remains were not intact and had badly decomposed.
• The remains were so decomposed that it took authorities more than a week to identify the body.
• The remains were eventually identified as 14-year-old Celeste Rivas.
• D4vd has a matching tattoo with Rivas, and her mother said she has been missing for over a year and that her daughter’s boyfriend was named David.
• D4vd initially decided to continue his world tour while cooperating with the investigation, but he cancelled the remainder of his tour on Wednesday.
• An unreleased love song written by D4vd references someone by the name of “Celeste” in the unfinished title and twice in the lyrics.
• Police raided a home connected to D4vd as they continue the investigation.
• D4vd moved out of the home that the police raided.
• Authorities did not officially deem the death a homicide since medical examiners have been unable to determine an official cause of death, but a detective has referred to the case as "an investigation into murder" in a filing.
• A private investigator made a “disturbing” discovery inside the house, finding items he believes could be used to “get rid of a person.”
• Police have stood by their statement that it is “unclear” whether a crime was committed beyond the concealment of the body, which would lead to a rather light punishment.
• The medical examiner has stopped sharing records regarding Rivas' death.
• D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was not considered a suspect for the first two months of the investigation, but he has now been named a suspect in the girl’s death.
• D4vd has hired a high-profile defense attorney.

Private Investigator Hired

While not a law enforcement officer or a member of the Los Angeles Police Department, which is investigating the case, Fischer was hired by the owner of the Hollywood Hills home at which D4vd was living to investigate the case.

“He wants to understand exactly what may have happened and if his house played a role in any way,” Fischer said of his client back in October.

Fischer had the opportunity to investigate the home himself after the Los Angeles Police Department made its own search of the property, and he has shared some of his findings publicly.

'Burn Cage' Incinerator

In a recent post on social media, Fischer revealed that he found a "burn cage incinerator" at the property.

"Although my words have been misquoted by some, what I actually said about certain items found at the Doheny address was that they were, 'items you would expect to find on a farm rather than in a home in the Hollywood Hills,'" Fischer wrote in his social media post. "One of those items was a Burn Cage incinerator, advertised to burn at 1,600 degrees. Human cremations are typically performed at approximately 1,400 degrees."

Fischer pointed out that an incinerator like this is not legal to use within city limits and "serves no legitimate purpose" for a house in Hollywood Hills.

Although my words have been misquoted by some, what I actually said about certain items found at the Doheny address was that they were “items you would expect to find on a farm rather than in a home in the Hollywood Hills.” One of those items was a Burn Cage incinerator,… pic.twitter.com/VlS2MHdb2G

— SF INVESTIGATES • STEVE FISCHER (@SF_investigates) December 16, 2025

"Some will argue that this item was intended as a prop for a video. If that were the case, it raises several obvious questions," Fischer wrote. "Why would a 55-pound burn cage be delivered to a private residence instead of directly to a prop designer or production house? Why would it be ordered before departing on an extended world tour? And why was it never used in any video production? It is also important to note that there were additional items present that could be used in conjunction with the burn cage."

Fischer added that the burn cage and the other related items were delivered to the residence under a false name.

Fischer clarified that the burn cage was not used and was still new and in the box. However, since the 14-year-old girl's remains were ultimately found in the trunk of a car that was originally parked outside the residence, the incinerator "raises questions about intent."

"The Burn Cage was not taken during the search warrant and because it was not used it appears it’s not of importance to any possible criminal investigation. But we think it’s important context, even if not criminal," Fischer wrote.

Chainsaw

In addition to the incinerator, Fischer shared that he found an unused chainsaw at the home, which he claims had no legitimate purpose at the Hollywood Hills home.

While Fischer said the chainsaw was unused and had a protective shield on, it could be used to "show some intent—what this plan was."

"There's no purpose for a chainsaw to be at this rental. He's certainly not in charge of trimming the trees or anything," Fischer said via Newsweek.

"Whatever happened here, this was—it wasn't a finalized plan. She was not meant to be left in that Tesla," Fischer continued, adding, "The plan got upended."

Authorities have continued to investigate the 14-year-old's death. So far, no arrests have been made.