Overview

• LAPD says the severely decomposed remains of Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found Sept. 8 inside a bag in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to the singer, with a captain stating someone placed the body there.
• The Los Angeles County medical examiner has deferred the cause and manner of death, noting determinations in such cases can take months.
• Detectives executed a search warrant at a Hollywood Hills rental linked to the artist and were seen removing electronics as digital forensic analysis proceeds.
• Manager Josh Marshall posted on TikTok that he had “zero knowledge of anything,” disputed claims about living in California, and urged outlets to stick to verified facts.
• No arrests or suspect designations have been announced; police say the artist is cooperating, and Texas officers recently investigated a swatting call at his family’s home.