The shocking case of Celeste Rivas, the 15-year-old girl found dead in a Tesla linked to singer D4vd, is taking a new turn. One of her former teachers is now publicly sharing what he claims to know about Celeste’s interactions with the rising artist.
The science teacher, who previously taught Celeste at Lakeland Village School in Lake Elsinore, California, spoke to his current students on Thursday. He pulled out a photo of himself with Celeste in front of a school poster, highlighting that she had already been missing once during his time teaching her.
“She’d been missing since I taught her,” he told students, framing the story as a cautionary tale about the dangers of social media.
Celeste’s First Disappearance
According to the teacher, Celeste first disappeared after allegedly meeting D4vd—whom he referred to as a rapper—on social media. The teacher claims she ran away to Hollywood, but authorities located her and returned her safely to her mother.
He says Celeste went missing again in May 2024, and that was the last he heard of her until LAPD revealed earlier this month that she is the teenager whose body was found dismembered in D4vd’s Tesla.
A Streamed Connection
The teacher also noted that Celeste and D4vd had been seen interacting online. TMZ has previously obtained photos and videos showing the two on a livestream together, confirming they had some level of connection.
Back when he taught her, the teacher says Celeste was frequently absent from class, though he had no insight into her home life.
“I’m sharing this only to warn students about social media,” he explained, emphasizing that his remarks were meant as a cautionary lesson, not to speculate about ongoing investigations.
Local Ties Raise Concerns
The teacher claimed to know another student linked to D4vd, who was seen talking to the singer in a Lake Elsinore parking lot just six minutes from Celeste’s family home. The proximity adds another layer to an already troubling story.
LAPD’s Ongoing Investigation
As of now, law enforcement has not named a suspect or person of interest in Celeste’s death. TMZ previously reported that detectives served a search warrant Wednesday evening at the Hollywood Hills home where D4vd had been living, removing a computer and several bags of evidence. Police say they scoured the property for traces of blood or other materials that could help the investigation.
Authorities are continuing to piece together the events leading up to the teen’s death. With multiple ties to social media, livestreams, and in-person interactions, the investigation is expected to be complex and far-reaching.
Social Media and Safety Warnings
The teacher stressed that his reason for discussing the story publicly was to educate students about social media risks, not to speculate or assign blame.
“Kids need to understand that online interactions can have real-life consequences,” he said, underlining the importance of awareness in a digital age.
The Public Response
Since police revealed Celeste’s tragic fate, the public has reacted with shock, sadness, and outrage. Fans and community members continue to demand transparency from authorities, while conversations about teen safety and social media risks have grown louder.
Stay tuned to The Pop Radar for exclusive updates on the D4vd investigation and Celeste Rivas case. We’ll bring the latest developments, official statements, and community reactions as this story unfolds.
