Overview
- Los Angeles police say the investigation remains active with no arrests announced, and the singer has issued a statement through his team saying he is cooperating.
- The remains were discovered on September 8 in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke at a Hollywood tow yard after the car was reported abandoned in the Hollywood Hills.
- Robbery-Homicide detectives executed a September 17 search warrant at a Hollywood Hills residence associated with the artist and seized electronic items for forensic review.
- Unverified social media posts have circulated alleged backstage photos from an August 24 Silver Spring show and purported Discord messages, as outlets caution they have not independently authenticated them.
- Industry partners paused promotions with brands such as Crocs and Hollister and tour dates were canceled, while a September 21 vigil in Lake Elsinore drew community calls for justice.