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- Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies went to the home of Celeste Rivas Hernandez multiple times before the teen was found dead in musician d4vd’s impounded Tesla
- Rivas Hernandez was reported missing three times in 2024
- Her cause and manner of death has yet to be determined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner
Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies went to the home of Celeste Rivas Hernandez multiple times before the 14-year-old was found dead in singer d4vd’s impounded Tesla, records show.
A call log obtained by ABC7 showed multiple calls for service as well as follow ups by police. Many of the calls and follow ups occurred in 2024.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Rivas Hernandez was reported missing three times in 2024. Her body was discovered in the trunk of the Tesla registered to the singer on Sept. 8.
LAPD Captain and Commanding Officer Scot M. Williams previously told PEOPLE the body had been in the abandoned Tesla that was parked in the Hollywood Hills for several weeks before it was discovered.
“We know that the Tesla had been parked at the location from which it was towed for several weeks, so it is very likely Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been dead for several weeks prior to her body being discovered,” Williams said.
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However, her cause and manner of death has yet to be determined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
“The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause or manner of Ms. Rivas Hernandez’s death,” states an LAPD press release. “As such, it remains unclear whether there is any criminal culpability beyond the concealment of her body. RHD is thoroughly examining every aspect of this case to uncover the truth and seek justice for Celeste Rivas Hernandez and her family.”
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Rivas Hernandez was reported missing on Feb. 15, 2024, according to the Times, citing police records.
A neighbor told the Times that the teen returned home and was unhappy about the missing person fliers and social media posts about her disappearance. She was reported missing again on March 19 and April 5, according to the Times.
A funeral for Rivas Hernandez is scheduled for Oct. 4, per her family’s GoFundMe page.
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