Liputan6.com, Jakarta On September 8, 2025, a shocking discovery rocked Hollywood when human remains were found in the trunk of a 2023 Tesla Model S.
The vehicle, registered to David Anthony Burke, better known as the singer D4vd, had been found at a Los Angeles salvage yard.
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The gruesome discovery began with a report from a landfill employee who smelled a strong stench coming from the vehicle.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to the call at approximately 12:20 p.m. Monday afternoon and discovered the remains, wrapped in a bag, in the trunk of the car, as reported by TMZ.
Finding Details
The body was discovered at a salvage yard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, after reports of a strong odor from one of the vehicles.
LAPD officers who arrived at the scene immediately conducted an investigation and discovered human remains in the front trunk of the Tesla.
According to ABC 7, the body was found inside a bag in the trunk of the Tesla car, which had been parked at the tow yard for the past few days.
The 2023 Tesla Model S in which the body was found had Texas license plates and was registered in Hempstead, Texas.
The car had been at the salvage yard for several days prior to the discovery, having been reported abandoned in the Hollywood Hills area approximately five days prior.
Despite the shocking discovery, the identity of the body has not been publicly released.
Investigation: Was D4vd Involved?
The Los Angeles Police Department has launched a death investigation into the discovery of the remains, with homicide detectives leading the investigation.
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.
At the time of the discovery, d4vd was on his world tour and was scheduled to perform in Minneapolis on September 9, 2025.
Authorities have firmly stated that they have not directly linked d4vd to the remains, and he is not considered a suspect in the case.
D4vd Brief Profile
David Anthony Burke, widely known as d4vd, is a 20-year-old singer who is rapidly gaining recognition in the music industry.
He is known for viral songs like "Here with Me" and "Romantic Homicide," each of which has reached over 1.5 billion streams across various music platforms.
In April 2025, d4vd released his debut album, "Withered," and is currently on tour to promote the project.
He is scheduled to perform in Los Angeles in late September 2025, which would mean he would return to the city where the body was found.
Despite his involvement in this shocking incident, authorities continue to assert that d4vd is cooperative and there is no direct indication of his involvement.