Rapper D4vd has been identified as the target of a grand jury investigation in Los Angeles over the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas.
Court filings state that Rivas’s decomposed head and torso were discovered in a cadaver bag inside the front trunk of a Tesla. Investigators also found her severed arms and legs in a separate black bag beneath the first. Officials reported that the teenager had been deceased for several weeks before the discovery.
Legal Status and Cooperation
The filings confirm D4vd’s status as a “target” of the grand jury, meaning he could face proceedings for one count of murder. He has not been formally charged, and no indictment has been filed.
A representative for the rapper said he is cooperating fully with authorities and has complied with all investigative requests.
Family Subpoenas Challenged
On 15 January 2026, prosecutors issued subpoenas for D4vd’s father, Dawud Burke, his mother Colleen, and brother Caleb to appear before the grand jury.
The family challenged the subpoenas, arguing that portions of the California court documents were redacted and that the summons violated due process rights.
Dawud Burke’s attorney stated:
“The Court ordered Mr. Burke to travel across the country to appear before a California grand jury without ever allowing him to see the full documents that justified the extraordinary compulsion.”
Ongoing Investigation
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the case remains under its robbery-homicide division, with grand jury proceedings continuing.
Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Odey Ukpo said a security hold has been placed on the case, restricting public disclosure of details in the medical examiner’s report, including the cause and manner of death and related examination records.
Authorities are continuing to examine the timeline of Rivas’s disappearance in April 2024 and are seeking additional information from potential witnesses.
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