Body Found in Impounded Tesla Registered to Singer D4vd

Lead Los Angeles police discovered a severely decomposed, dismembered body inside an impounded Tesla registered to singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, on Monday afternoon at a Hollywood tow yard.

Nut Graf The grim finding has prompted the LAPD to launch a death investigation amid the artist’s ongoing world tour. Authorities are working to identify the victim and determine how the remains came to be in the vehicle, underscoring broader concerns about abandoned cars and public safety.

Discovery and Investigation Officers responded around 12:30 p.m. on September 8 to reports of a foul odor emanating from a Tesla at Hollywood Tow on Mansfield Avenue. Inside a sealed bag in the front trunk, detectives found “heavily decomposed” remains that had been in the car for several days.

LAPD Captain Robert Peters classified the case as a death investigation and noted that the extent of decomposition and dismemberment will delay identification. The vehicle was towed from an upscale Hollywood Hills neighborhood after being reported abandoned five days earlier.

Artist’s Response and Tour Impact D4vd, 20, was performing in Minneapolis the same day and remains on his “Withered” world tour. A representative confirmed he has been fully cooperating with law enforcement and has not been named a suspect. His next scheduled performance is in Los Angeles on September 20.

Forensic and Legal Proceedings The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct autopsy and forensic tests to establish the victim’s identity and cause of death. Investigators are canvassing nearby surveillance footage and tracing the car’s last known movements to uncover how the body entered the Tesla.

Community and Fan Reactions Fans expressed shock on social media, drawing eerie parallels between the incident and lyrics from D4vd’s hit “Romantic Homicide.” Mental health and safety advocates have urged venues and impound lots to improve monitoring of stored vehicles to prevent similar tragedies.

Subhead: Next Steps in the Investigation

• Autopsy results expected within days to clarify time of death and victim profile.
• LAPD homicide detectives reviewing tow-yard protocols and security footage.
• Legal counsel for both the artist and property owners preparing statements pending investigation findings.