L.A. County D.A. Stays Mum On D4Vd-Celeste Rivas Case: Still With Lapd

D.A. Hochman Dodges Questions on Celeste Rivas Investigation

Down in the heart of L.A., where drama unfolds faster than a SoCal sunset, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is playing it cool on the haunting case of Celeste Rivas. At a recent press conference on an unrelated matter, our photog caught up with the county’s top prosecutor, hoping for some tea on the investigation tied to singer D4vd. But Hochman wasn’t spilling - all he offered was a curt, “It’s a continuing investigation.”

No deets on potential suspects, no hints about D4vd or anyone else in the mix. With the city buzzing and whispers echoing from Hollywood to Downtown, it’s clear this case hasn’t hit Hochman’s desk just yet. The ball’s still with the LAPD, and Angelenos are itching for answers.

Six Weeks of Silence: Where Are the Answers?

It’s been nearly six weeks since Celeste Rivas’ body was discovered in D4vd’s impounded Tesla, and the silence from law enforcement is louder than a Friday night on the Sunset Strip. The LAPD has zipped their lips so tight that even the owner of the Hollywood Hills rental where D4vd was staying had to hire a private investigator to dig into whether Celeste’s death happened on their property. That’s some serious Malibu-style drama right there.

Last week, LAPD raided the luxe Hollywood Hills pad - a spot known for epic views and even wilder parties - searching for blood evidence. But still, no charges have been filed, and cops aren’t even dropping hints about suspects. With Celeste’s cause of death still a mystery, though believed to have occurred weeks before her body was found, the city’s left wondering what really went down.

Celeste’s Story: A Tragic Mystery Unfolds

Celeste Rivas, reportedly just 14 at the time of her death, had been missing since early 2024 from her home in Lake Elsinore, a quiet spot down in Riverside County. Her family was desperate for answers, while friends in D4vd’s circle apparently thought she was 19. That age gap misconception adds another layer of heartbreak to an already gut-wrenching case.

“We’re just praying for clarity - Celeste deserved so much more than this,” a family friend shared, echoing the pain felt across SoCal as this story unfolds.

At the end of September, LAPD Captain Scot Williams mentioned they’re working with the L.A. County Medical Examiner to pin down a cause of death while processing evidence. But for now, the streets of L.A. are quiet - too quiet - on this one.

D4vd Goes Dark Amid Investigation

Meanwhile, D4vd, the singer at the center of this storm, has gone full ghost mode. He’s canceled his tour, delayed the deluxe drop of his Withered album, and even moved out of that Hollywood Hills rental. No red carpet appearances, no social media updates - just pure radio silence from the artist.

With neither the cops nor the D.A. talking, and D4vd off the grid, this case feels like a script straight out of a noir flick set in the City of Angels. We’re all waiting for the next plot twist, hoping for justice for Celeste Rivas in this tragic Tinseltown tale.