d4vd Case Part 1: The Body in His Tesla, The Arrest & What the Autopsy Found

This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)

This Feels Criminal | Formerly Killer Queens

Society & Culture, True Crime

4.4 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2026

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Singer d4vd has been arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her body was found decomposed and dismembered in the front trunk of his Tesla. He was on tour when they found her. In Part 1, Tyrella and Nikita cover the full refresher on who Celeste was, how her remains were discovered, the arrest and charges, and what the autopsy revealed. Part 2 drops Thursday, 5/7— and what prosecutors found on his phone changes everything. ⚠️ Content warning: detailed discussion of child murder, dismemberment, and child sexual abuse. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Tumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/QUEENS #Tumble #ad IQBAR: Text QUEENS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/CRIMINAL ! #honeylovepod Batch: Right now, Batch is offering 30% off sitewide – including subscriptions. Go to hellobatch.com/CRIMINAL and use code CRIMINAL at checkout. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:16.3	On this bill's criminal, we unpack crime, corruption, and conspiracy with curiosity,
1:21.6	context, and just a touch of chaos.
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1:29.2	all in a voice that feels more like a friend than a reporter. Because when you identify the patterns,
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1:43.1	in the Hollywood Hills, and she was never seen alive again.
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