Body Found in Tesla identified as Missing Teen Celeste Rivas, Family Had reported Her Missing Multiple Times
Riverside County, CA - The body discovered in a Tesla earlier this month has been identified as Celeste Rivas, a 17-year-old who was repeatedly reported missing by her family in the months leading up to her death. The case has drawn scrutiny to the circumstances surrounding her disappearances and the inquiry into the events leading to her death.
Celeste’s family first reported her missing on March 19, 2024, after she returned home upset by social media posts and fliers circulated in connection with a previous missing person report. According to neighbor Alonso, Celeste’s mother told him she was distressed by the publicity.Records show the teenager went missing again on April 5, 2024, and multiple follow-up reports were filed with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department on April 11, 19, and 20. During one incident, Celeste was reportedly brought home by police.
Neighbors reported seeing Celeste at home with her parents later in the year.However, her repeated disappearances and the circumstances surrounding her death have raised questions about her well-being and the factors contributing to her vulnerability.Alonso stated Celeste’s mother believed she had a boyfriend her family had not met.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released details regarding the cause of death or the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Celeste’s remains in the Tesla. The vehicle is connected to musician D4vd, whose real name is David Castillo.
call logs indicate the family contacted the Sheriff’s Department at 7:57 a.m. on March 19 to report Celeste missing, with deputies returning for a follow-up a week later. Naddaf, a neighbor, shared surveillance footage with the family showing a girl matching celeste’s description approaching a dark vehicle, but did not hear back from them. Celeste was last seen wearing gray pants, a black sweater, a hat, and Hello kitty sandals.