A putrid, dismembered body has been found dumped in a Tesla reportedly registered to popular New York-born singer D4vd — several days after the vehicle was abandoned and taken to a Los Angeles tow yard.
Police made the grim discovery at the impound lot in Hollywood on Monday afternoon after workers reported a foul odor coming from the electric vehicle.
A dead body was found inside a car belonging to New York-born singer D4vd. Getty Images for Coachella
The Tesla was discovered in a tow yard in Los Angeles. KABC
The Tesla where the decomposing body was found. KABCThe 2023 Tesla is registered to David Anthony Burke, the 20-year-old Queens-born “Romantic Homicide” artist known as D4vd, ABC7 reported.
The artist’s representatives assured that Burke is “cooperating with authorities,” even though “he is still out on tour,” according to a statement obtained by NBC News Los Angeles.
Here’s the latest on the D4vd’s murder charges of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas:
- Celeste Rivas’ death certificate now says it’s ‘unclear’ if 14-year-old was pregnant when allegedly murdered by D4vd
- D4vd talked ‘losing relationships’ in interview after he allegedly killed Celeste Rivas
- D4vd used chainsaw to dismember Celeste Rivas in his garage: prosecutors
- Celeste Rivas family facing ‘indescribable pain’ after learning brutal murder details
- D4vd’s lawyers hit with vile antisemitic abuse for defending accused murderer: report
- D4vd had ‘significant’ amount of disturbing child sex abuse images on iPhone: DA
The identity of the victim wasn’t immediately known.
Authorities told the outlet that it could take some time since the bagged remains weren’t intact on top of the body’s advanced decomposition from days locked in the Tesla’s front trunk, baking in the SoCal sun.
The car, which bears Texas license plates, had been towed to the lot after being reported abandoned in the Hollywood Hills roughly five days ago, according to investigators.
Police discovered the remains after receiving reports of a foul odor coming from the vehicle. KABCIn that time, D4vd has been sharing routine posts with his 2 million followers on Instagram.
He is in the middle of a world tour and had a show in Minneapolis scheduled on Tuesday night, with a Los Angeles stop slated for later this month.
He previously performed on stage in Chicago on Saturday at the Salt Shed.
D4vd attends Paris Fashion Week on June 27, 2025. Getty ImagesD4vd — best known for his tracks “Here with Me” and “Romantic Homicide” — has billions of streams on Spotify.
D4vd performs at Coachella in April 2025. Getty Images for CoachellaHe released his second studio album, “Withered,” earlier this year.
