About this episodeThe investigation into the death of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas centers on multi-platinum musician David Anthony…AI summary
The investigation into the death of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas centers on multi-platinum musician David Anthony Burke (D4VD), whose Tesla was found containing her decomposed remains in Hollywood Hills. Key evidence includes a forensic timeline placing her alive as late as August 24, the discovery of prescription drugs at Burke's residence, and a grand jury witness refusing to testify, suggesting an imminent arrest and potential homicide charges.
Key takeaways 5
Forensic identification of the victim was necessary due to severe decomposition; her weight dropped from 120 lbs to approximately 70 lbs, and identification relied on specific tattoos (including one on the inside of a finger) and dental records.
A critical timeline has been established: surveillance video places the victim at a concert on August 24, while the Tesla was last moved on July 29 and reported abandoned on September 3, narrowing the window of death.
Police sources indicate the death likely occurred in spring 2025, coinciding with a late-night trip Burke took to a remote area in Santa Barbara County, suggesting the body was stored for months before being placed in the car.
A female witness, believed to be part of Burke's inner circle, is refusing to testify before the grand jury and has hired the same attorney as Burke's record label executive, raising concerns about obstruction or complicity.
Burke's record label executive was overheard stating they did not feel the need to call police after the body was found because they were concerned about jeopardizing the tour.
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“I didn't even feel like I needed to be calling the police after she was found dead because we were on tour. I didn't want to jeopardize the tour.”
▶ 48:04Record label executive Robert Morgan Roth's comment overheard outside the grand jury room regarding the discovery of the body.
“She was left literally to rot.”
▶ 00:06Host Nancy Grace describing the condition of the victim found in the Tesla trunk.
“It goes beyond the pale of what any human being ever would do to another human being.”
▶ 00:09Host Nancy Grace expressing outrage at the treatment of the victim's remains.
“We got blood to spill all over the new car seats that I'm sleeping on.”
▶ 18:48Lyrics from D4VD's song 'Romantic Homicide' cited by hosts as potentially relevant or coincidental given the circumstances.
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00:00Decomposing Body Found in Music Star's Tesla Trunkchapter3
00:00Murder and Dismemberment of a Missing Teenager
00:32Decomposing Body Found in Abandoned Tesla
01:07Teen Girl Found Dead in Music Star's Car
02:13Tesla Used in Decomposing 13-Year-Old's Bodychapter2
02:1313-Year-Old Girl Found Decomposed in Abandoned Car
03:08Tesla Impounded in Connection to Missing Girl
04:04Forensic Identification of Decomposed Human Remainschapter2
04:04Forensic Identification of Decomposed Human Remains
05:15Missing Teen's Decomposed and Dismembered Remains Found
06:20Missing Teen's Disappearance and Investigationchapter4
06:20Missing Teen's Decomposed and Dismembered Remains Identified
07:10Missing Teen Girl Disappears After Meeting Musician
07:43Investigation into Missing Person Case
08:15Rise to Fame through Self-Produced Music
08:46Dark Lyrics and Graphic Imagery in Musicchapter2
08:46Dark Lyrics of Viral Song Romantic Homicide
09:54Celebrity Musician's Dark and Violent Imagery
10:41Artist's Public Image and Potential Motivationschapter2
10:41Censorship of Damaging Celebrity Images
11:27Music Star's Life and Career Under Scrutiny
12:19Discovery of Human Remains in Celebrity's Vehiclechapter2
12:19Discovery of Human Remains in Celebrity's Vehicle
13:24Missing Teen's Mysterious Death Investigation
14:13Timeline and Investigation of Celeste's Disappearancechapter3
14:13Homicide Investigation Timeline and Evidence Analysis
15:01Celeste's Body Found in David Burke's Tesla
15:37Missing Teen's Disappearance and Mysterious Death
16:29Timeline of Celeste's Disappearance and Deathchapter2
16:29Missing Teen's Decomposition and Disappearance Investigation
17:25Missing Teen's Decomposition and Dismemberment Timeline
18:38Celeste's Disappearance and Burke's Involvementchapter3
18:38Celeste's Disappearance and Alleged Relationship
19:34Missing Teen's Decomposed and Dismembered Remains Found
20:15Celebrity's Disappearance and Mansion Lease Controversy
21:08Investigation into Celeste's Disappearance and Deathchapter3
21:08Celebrity Tenant's Lease Dispute and Fleeing Incident
21:54Investigation into Child Disappearance and Murder
22:21Investigation into Celeste's Disappearance and Death
23:28Tesla's Last Known Location and Timelinechapter3
23:28Tesla Found with Dead Body in Neighborhood
24:44Tesla's Movement and Celeste's Disappearance Investigation
25:30Tesla Crash Witness Describes Camera Angle
26:12Tesla Vehicle Investigation and Forensic Analysischapter1
26:12Tesla Vehicle Investigation and Forensic Analysis
28:21Investigation into Celeste's Disappearance and Deathchapter2
28:21Investigation into Celeste's Disappearance and Death
29:01Investigation into Celeste's Disappearance and Death
30:35Celeste's History of Running Away from Homechapter1
30:35Celeste Rivas's History of Running Away from Home
32:30Missing 13-Year-Old Girl's Disappearance and Investigationchapter3
32:30Missing 13-Year-Old Girl's Disappearance and Search
33:09Missing Teen's Disappearance and Relationship Issues
33:42Celeste's Disappearance and Murder Investigation
34:26Circumstantial Evidence in Celeste's Disappearance Casechapter2
34:26Missing Teen's Disappearance and Mysterious Circumstances
34:54New Evidence in Teen Girl's Decomposition Case
36:37Investigation into Missing Person's Disappearance and Autopsychapter2
36:37Missing Teen's Disappearance and Autopsy Concerns
37:26Opiate Prescription Medication Found at Crime Scene
38:31Investigation into Celeste's Cause of Deathchapter2
38:31Cause of Death Investigation in Celeste's Case
39:22Investigation into Celeste's Disappearance and Death
40:15Investigation into Celeste's Disappearance and Deathchapter3
40:15Celebrity's Home Life and Groupies
40:42Investigation into Celeste's Disappearance and Death
41:34Celebrity Death Conspiracy Theories and Speculation
42:05New Evidence in Celeste Homicide Investigationchapter1
42:05New Evidence in Celeste Homicide Investigation
43:52New Evidence Links Music Star to Murder Investigationchapter4
43:52Celeste's Murder Investigation and Suspect Timeline
44:44Investigation into D4VD's Disappearance and Suspicions
45:17D4VD Case Investigation and Possible Arrest
46:38Witness Refusal to Testify in Grand Jury
47:14Celebrity Music Star's Death Investigationchapter2
47:14Celebrity Death Investigation and Grand Jury Testimony
48:28Dismembered Body of Missing Teen Found
49:08Investigation into Celeste Rivas' Brutal Murderchapter3
49:08Celeste's Murder Investigation and Potential Witness
50:26Investigation into Celeste Rivas' Brutal Murder
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