What does the tattoo on D4vd's right index finger say? Investigators find matching body ink on teen found dismembered inside the singer's Tesla

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The body of a teen girl was recovered from singer D4vd, aka David Anthony Burke’s Tesla, which wasn’t reported missing. According to an exclusive report by TMZ, both Burke and the girl had matching tattoos. The one on D4vd’s right index finger has the words “Shhh...”

The girl has been identified as Celeste Rivas. The body was in a decomposed state, according to NBC News. Meanwhile, the media outlet spoke to the 15-year-old girl’s mother recently. Her mother revealed that Celeste had the tattoo in red ink. The girl was last seen in April 2024 at Lake Elsinore, CA. She had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

At the time she went missing, Celeste wore a black cardigan with gray pants. She also had Hello Kitty sandals and wore a hat. Meanwhile, her mother told the media outlet that she had her suspicions after the car was discovered, as Celeste was involved with a guy named David. TMZ’s Charles Latibeaudiere had previously said:

“It was a very heart-wrenching conversation. She was very upset and said that all she knew that, you know, her daughter had been missing all of this time. She told us that she was aware that there was a boyfriend named David.”

The outlet also mentions that the first time D4vd was spotted with the same tattoo was in September 2024. His Tesla was found at a tow lot in the vicinity of Mansfield Avenue and Romaine Street in Hollywood and was subsequently seized on September 5.

According to FOX News, at the time of writing, D4vd has not been considered a suspect and has been cooperating in the investigation. He has reportedly cancelled one of his tour dates in Seattle.


More details about the incident and D4vd’s recent Instagram posts

The incident came to light on September 8, when a tow company called police after a foul odor was noticed coming from the particular Tesla. The car was legally seized after the police were informed that the vehicle was abandoned. It is speculated that the body was in the car for a long time. Before the car was taken to the tow lot, it was found lying on Doheny Drive and Bluebird Avenue.

According to the medical examiner’s office, the girl was wearing a tube top, black leggings, a yellow metal chain bracelet, and stud earrings. Her weight was 71 pounds. The cause of death is yet to be revealed.

D4vd’s last Instagram post was from September 8, in which he wrote:

“Withered Deluxe: Marcescence OUT SEPTEMBER 19TH!!! every song written exclusively by me on my phone baby, this is a passion project i put together to make sure i didn't lose the raw emotional weight my music carries and how much it means to u all. Thank you to all the friends who collaborated with me on this everyone ATE THEIR VERSES UP.”

On September 5, D4vd shared a selfie on Instagram, writing that he was ready to start media training and wanted everyone to send him their good wishes.


Also read: Who is D4vd? All about the singer as LAPD finds decomposing body inside Tesla registered in his name

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava