Body of 12-Year-Old Girl Found in Vehicle Belonging to Rising Music Star D4vd
Los Angeles, CA – Authorities have identified the remains found in a Tesla belonging to musician D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, as those of a 12-year-old girl. Investigators are now confirming the girl met Burke when she was approximately 12 years old, raising serious questions surrounding the circumstances of her death.
The body was discovered on September 25, 2024, inside Burke’s abandoned Tesla near Doheny Place and Bluebird Avenue in Los Angeles. The vehicle had been left in the area for approximately three weeks, with earlier sightings reported as far back as May. While the cause of death has not yet been officially released, the Los Angeles Police Department has launched a homicide investigation.
According to images circulating online and reported by the Daily Mail, Burke’s social media pages feature photos of him with a girl who bears a striking resemblance to descriptions and photographs of the deceased. Mladen Trifunovic, owner of the home Burke rented, stated the neighborhood benefits from a strong security presence and frequent patrols.
“The LAPD is renowned within legal circles for working at a pedestrian pace,” said attorney Mark Rahmani, adding that while he was shocked by the discovery, he wasn’t surprised a suspect wasn’t instantly in custody.
Burke, who rose to prominence on TikTok in 2022 and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s show in November 2023, has not publicly addressed the discovery. He and his representatives have not responded to multiple requests for comment.
The case has drawn national attention, given Burke’s burgeoning music career and the disturbing nature of the discovery. Neighbors previously told Rolling Stone that the Tesla was observed in various locations throughout the neighborhood over several months. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.