CA- Body (IDd as Celeste Rivas Hernandez) found in vehicle at Hollywood tow yard, abandoned Tesla registered to singer D4vd – 8 September 2025

[Eli9]

I wonder what the purpose of this is? Wouldn't you just leave it until the investigation is over? Not a good look... lots going on behind the scenes. I just wish we could get a statement... from anybody!!

MOO but we won't hear a peep until charges are announced. This started as a little breeze but has wound itself into a full blown hurricane.

 

[Bahshudc]

MOO but we won't hear a peep until charges are announced. This started as a little breeze but has wound itself into a full blown hurricane.

Then I guess I'm waiting for charges to be announced...
MOO

 

[dotr]

dbm

 

[Bahshudc]

This is interesting - I've done some digging on the security of the Tesla Y model. So, to open the trunk of the car, you need:

1. A key fob - Tesla allows multiple of these to be made, but obviously the primary owner would be aware and permit this. SO d4vd knew how many people, and who, had access to his Tesla.

2. Acces via the app - there is a primary account owner of the app. Anyone else logged into this account must, obviously, be approved by the owner. So again, D4vd knew who had access to the app and hence who could use his car.

More interestingly though, both ways of accessing the car hold certain data. The key fob (from chatgpt):

• Tesla logs when the car is unlocked and started, including which key or device was used.
• The primary account can see timestamps of recent unlocks and drives in the Tesla app or the car’s security event logs.
• Some logs may also show approximate location if Sentry Mode or GPS tracking is enabled.

And from the app:

• If someone has shared app access, the primary account can see:
  
  • When the car is unlocked, locked, or started through the app.
  • Limited driving info depending on permissions (e.g., energy usage, trip start/end).
• The app doesn’t necessarily show real-time driving behavior, but trip data can be logged.

However, there are two different ways of having a "shared app" - i.e multiple people having access to via the app.

1. Someone logs in WITH D4vd's email and password, using HIS account. This is risky and Tesla does not recommend it.
2. The primary owner (D4vd) creates another, lets say "sub" account, which allows the user to drive and access the car, without seeing sensitive information. This is likely what he would've done as it's safer and easier to manage, without giving out passwords etc.

Conclusion: D4vd would've known exactly when, and exactly whom, was driving and unlocking his car. As will police once they analyse this information.

Has it been confirmed if he reported the car as stolen? If anyone knew the car had been stolen or abandoned it would be him... all he needed to do is check his app. In fact, IF he had notifications on, he may even have been notified without opening the app whenever the car was accessed.

MOO.

 

[serial_intent]

I guess the $10,000 question is, who has access to his vehicles? With him on tour, probably wasn't him who abandoned it. Celebrities (even tho I've never heard of this one) tend to have handles, staff, yes men, house staff, etc. all around them. Who among those individuals had access to his Tesla? Or how many of those around him had access.

He seemed pretty enthralled in his tour. This is something I’ve thought about as well. Tight windows and large distances (seen this with Israel Keyes though). His manager rented the apartment from what I read today, not sure if that is 100% true, however. Any connection between the manager and Celeste? I can’t think of a situation at the moment where that would be the scenario, but we don’t have all of the information either.

 

[sunspun]

This is interesting - I've done some digging on the security of the Tesla Y model. So, to open the trunk of the car, you need:

1. A key fob - Tesla allows multiple of these to be made, but obviously the primary owner would be aware and permit this. SO d4vd knew how many people, and who, had access to his Tesla.

2. Acces via the app - there is a primary account owner of the app. Anyone else logged into this account must, obviously, be approved by the owner. So again, D4vd knew who had access to the app and hence who could use his car.

More interestingly though, both ways of accessing the car hold certain data. The key fob (from chatgpt):

• Tesla logs when the car is unlocked and started, including which key or device was used.
• The primary account can see timestamps of recent unlocks and drives in the Tesla app or the car’s security event logs.
• Some logs may also show approximate location if Sentry Mode or GPS tracking is enabled.

And from the app:

• If someone has shared app access, the primary account can see:
  • When the car is unlocked, locked, or started through the app.
  • Limited driving info depending on permissions (e.g., energy usage, trip start/end).
• The app doesn’t necessarily show real-time driving behavior, but trip data can be logged.

However, there are two different ways of having a "shared app" - i.e multiple people having access to via the app.

1. Someone logs in WITH D4vd's email and password, using HIS account. This is risky and Tesla does not recommend it.
2. The primary owner (D4vd) creates another, lets say "sub" account, which allows the user to drive and access the car, without seeing sensitive information. This is likely what he would've done as it's safer and easier to manage, without giving out passwords etc.

Conclusion: D4vd would've known exactly when, and exactly whom, was driving and unlocking his car. As will police once they analyse this information.

Has it been confirmed if he reported the car as stolen? If anyone knew the car had been stolen or abandoned it would be him... all he needed to do is check his app. In fact, IF he had notifications on, he may even have been notified without opening the app whenever the car was accessed.

MOO.

I was wondering about how things change if say, the car is dead? Can you even open the door(s) and/or get in the car if it's out of charge or "dead battery"? Can you open the trunk (frunk)? I don't know a thing about Teslas or non-gas-powered cars!

If you CAN still open doors, etc. when it's dead, will that event still be recorded somehow? Would any cameras still work?

Do we know how this car was charged during this time?

 

[serial_intent]

The relevant ME case number is 2025-14252. She has been entered into the LA Medical Examiner Unidentified Person Search: https://me.lacounty.gov/unidentified-person-detail/?caseNumber=2025-14252

“The decedent was found severely decomposed inside a vehicle on 9/8/2025. She appears to have been deceased inside the vehicle for an extended period of time before being found. We are unable to determine her age or race/ethnicity. The decedent was wearing a tube top and black leggings (size small). She has wavy black hair. Jewelry includes yellow metal stud earring and w yellow metal chain bracelet.”

Am I reading this correctly? It lists the date of death as 9/8/2025, but isn’t that the day they found her?

 

[Eli9]

This is interesting - I've done some digging on the security of the Tesla Y model. So, to open the trunk of the car, you need:

1. A key fob - Tesla allows multiple of these to be made, but obviously the primary owner would be aware and permit this. SO d4vd knew how many people, and who, had access to his Tesla.

2. Acces via the app - there is a primary account owner of the app. Anyone else logged into this account must, obviously, be approved by the owner. So again, D4vd knew who had access to the app and hence who could use his car.

More interestingly though, both ways of accessing the car hold certain data. The key fob (from chatgpt):

• Tesla logs when the car is unlocked and started, including which key or device was used.
• The primary account can see timestamps of recent unlocks and drives in the Tesla app or the car’s security event logs.
• Some logs may also show approximate location if Sentry Mode or GPS tracking is enabled.

And from the app:

• If someone has shared app access, the primary account can see:
  • When the car is unlocked, locked, or started through the app.
  • Limited driving info depending on permissions (e.g., energy usage, trip start/end).
• The app doesn’t necessarily show real-time driving behavior, but trip data can be logged.

However, there are two different ways of having a "shared app" - i.e multiple people having access to via the app.

1. Someone logs in WITH D4vd's email and password, using HIS account. This is risky and Tesla does not recommend it.
2. The primary owner (D4vd) creates another, lets say "sub" account, which allows the user to drive and access the car, without seeing sensitive information. This is likely what he would've done as it's safer and easier to manage, without giving out passwords etc.

Conclusion: D4vd would've known exactly when, and exactly whom, was driving and unlocking his car. As will police once they analyse this information.

Has it been confirmed if he reported the car as stolen? If anyone knew the car had been stolen or abandoned it would be him... all he needed to do is check his app. In fact, IF he had notifications on, he may even have been notified without opening the app whenever the car was accessed.

MOO.

I love this! Question. Can the primary user remove any time stamp logs that have already been logged. Can the primary user delete log history. And can the primary user filter out which type of timestamps or logs they wish to be tracked.

 

[Eli9]

Am I reading this correctly? It lists the date of death as 9/8/2025, but isn’t that the day they found her?

Yes. The date is the day they found her.

 

[IQuestion]

He seemed pretty enthralled in his tour. This is something I’ve thought about as well. Tight windows and large distances (seen this with Israel Keyes though). His manager rented the apartment from what I read today, not sure if that is 100% true, however. Any connection between the manager and Celeste? I can’t think of a situation at the moment where that would be the scenario, but we don’t have all of the information either.

Well hellloooo SERIAL INTENT!! Your first post, congrats....Do you always make a big impression when you enter the room?
Israel Keyes basically said no one knew who he really was. D4VD made a "fictional character/avatar" that was his evil alter ego.
I began going down the psyche rabbit hole of "avatars/pics/animated characters" troubled people pick to represent themselves to others in the gaming world/realm. As my brother used to say, "Who-dah-knowed-it?" It was pretty high brow clinical stuff but in a nutshell it is called The Proteus Effect:
The Proteus effect is a psychological phenomenon where individuals alter their behaviors and attitudes to align with the characteristics of their virtual avatars, leading to changes that can extend to real-world interactions.
Hmmm, quiet game player...who actually wanted to be a pro. Lived his life through the characters. Loved it so much he wrote music for it in a closet.... amazing. His music gets picked up on the internet, goes viral because of gaming....catches the attention of "music talent hunters" looking for their soon-to-be-curated star. Well, ya'll know the rest of the story. Sometimes red flags, are just red flags ...right???

 

[OceanElix]

JMOO

SBM

Just doesn't add up in my head.

No doubt his career is shot; just in the allegedly grooming of a minor.

All MOO

BBM

As it should be.

Moo

 

[serial_intent]

Well hellloooo SERIAL INTENT!! Your first post, congrats....Do you always make a big impression when you enter the room?

Thank you for your kind words. Stoked to be here with like-minded people.

 

[sunspun]

Am I reading this correctly? It lists the date of death as 9/8/2025, but isn’t that the day they found her?

Yes, it's confusing, but that's just standard practice in most places to use the date a body was found as the date of death, even in cases where they know the body may have been there for years!
I don't see how that's helpful really.

 

[serial_intent]

Well hellloooo SERIAL INTENT!! Your first post, congrats....Do you always make a big impression when you enter the room?
Israel Keyes basically said no one knew who he really was. D4VD made a "fictional character/avatar" that was his evil alter ego.
I began going down the psyche rabbit hole of "avatars/pics/animated characters" troubled people pick to represent themselves to others in the gaming world/realm. As my brother used to say, "Who-dah-knowed-it?" It was pretty high brow clinical stuff but in a nutshell it is called The Proteus Effect:
The Proteus effect is a psychological phenomenon where individuals alter their behaviors and attitudes to align with the characteristics of their virtual avatars, leading to changes that can extend to real-world interactions.
Hmmm, quiet game player...who actually want to be a pro. Lived his life through the characters. Loved it so much he wrote music for it in a closet.... amazing. His music gets picked up on the internet, goes viral because of gaming....catches the attention of "music talent hunters" looking for their soon-to-be-curated star. Well, ya'll know the rest of the story. Sometimes red flags, are just red flags ...right???

Phenomenally said, I love your perspective!

 

[Gemmie]

one word, decomp

That's only 1/2 a word.

 

[squareandrabbet]

As far as I know, we don't know -- correct me if I'm wrong --

• if the Tesla was his favorite or primary car
• how many cars he had
• how many dedicated parking spaces are attached to the address
• how many other people felt entitled to park a car at the house on a regular basis

Has he been successful long enough to afford more than one car?

 

[Lusitana]

I wonder what the purpose of this is? Wouldn't you just leave it until the investigation is over? Not a good look... lots going on behind the scenes. I just wish we could get a statement... from anybody!!

He's most likely headed to his parents' home.

 

[Lusitana]

D4vd Case House Has External Security Cameras... Can't Enter, Exit Undetected

 

[serial_intent]

D4vd Case House Has External Security Cameras... Can't Enter, Exit Undetected

Interesting… you know, I stated earlier that I couldn’t foresee an event where his manager is complicit, but think about it, if he was actually living there like the landlord is saying, Josh must have seen or known about Celeste. There’s got to be a connection there, wouldn’t that be something if she was in the background of a photo on his IG or something like that, unbeknownst to him. Also, super convenient that the landlord does not have access to the footage. Keep searching!

 

[Sillybilly]

ADMIN NOTE:

Just so everyone knows, Reddit is not an approved source at Websleuths UNLESS it is the account of an officially named POI/suspect or of the victim.

A couple of posts have been removed as the account that was linked was neither victim or POI.