Family of teen girl found dead in trunk of singer D4vd's Tesla says 'all we want is justice'

U.S. newsFamily of teen girl found dead in trunk of singer D4vd's Tesla says 'all we want is justice'Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez remembered their daughter, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, as "a beautiful, strong girl who loved to sing and dance."Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Celeste Rivas Hernandez.Courtesy Rivas Hernandez familyShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 22, 2026, 9:24 AM EDTBy Minyvonne Burke and Irene ByonThe family of a 14-year-old California girl whose remains were found in the trunk of singer D4vd's Tesla said "all we want is justice" in their first public statement. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez remembered their daughter, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, as "a beautiful, strong girl who loved to sing and dance.""Every Friday night was movie night and we spent wonderful times together. We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us," they said in a joint statement via their attorney. "We miss her deeply."The parents thanked the Los Angeles Police Department and the district attorney's office for their help working the case. "We would also like to thank the people of Lake Elsinore for all their support," they said. D4vd performs at Coachella on April 18.Timothy Norris / Getty Images for CoachellaThe 21-year-old singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was charged Monday in Celeste's murder. He was arrested last week. He had pleaded not guilty, and his lawyers have vowed to fight the charges.Celeste’s body was found Sept. 8 in the trunk of Burke’s impounded Tesla at Hollywood Tow after officers received a call about a foul odor coming from the vehicle. The remains had been dismembered and put into bags, according to court filings associated with a grand jury investigation. Her cause of death has not been made public. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said that detectives learned that Burke...