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Medical Examiner Releases Celeste Rivas’ Remains to Family as LAPD Homicide Probe Continues

The case remains an open homicide probe with the cause of death pending.

Overview

  • Officials confirmed the 15-year-old’s body was released to relatives for memorial services after identification of remains found on Sept. 8 in a Tesla impounded in Hollywood.
  • The medical examiner lists the date of death as Sept. 8 and the place as “vehicle,” with the cause deferred pending additional testing.
  • LAPD Robbery–Homicide served a Sept. 17 search warrant at a Hollywood Hills residence tied to the case and seized a computer and other evidence for analysis.
  • No arrests have been announced, and police say the singer d4vd has not been named a suspect as his representatives say he is cooperating with investigators.
  • A memorial service is planned for early October as the family’s fundraiser grows, following a community vigil in Lake Elsinore and industry pauses on the artist’s tours and promotion.