D4vd Accused of Purchasing Chainsaws and Shovel After Alleged Murder of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas

In a shocking turn of events, the rising music star D4vd—real name Daniel Valdez—faces serious criminal charges after prosecutors allege he killed 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas and then purchased a series of tools and supplies to conceal the crime. The case, which has captured national attention, raises questions about the intersection of fame, legal accountability, and the protection of minors.

Background of the Allegations

According to documents filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, the alleged incident took place on April 23, 2025, at D4vd’s Hollywood Hills residence. Prosecutors claim that the singer, then 18, lured Rivas—who was 14 at the time—from her family home in Lake Elsinore, California, by arranging an Uber ride. Once the teenager arrived at the Hollywood Hills house, the DA’s office alleges that D4vd stabbed Rivas to death.

Following the murder, prosecutors say D4vd ordered a series of items designed to hide and dismember the body. The purchases were made under a false identity, “Victoria Mendez,” according to the indictment. The list of items, which includes a shovel, chainsaws, a body bag, heavy‑duty laundry bags, and even a blue inflatable pool, was delivered to the singer’s home via Amazon and Home Depot, with some items arriving through Postmates.

Timeline of Purchases and Actions

The sequence of events, as outlined by the DA’s office, is chillingly methodical:

• April 24, 2025: D4vd orders a shovel from Home Depot, which is delivered the next day.
• May 1, 2025: Two chainsaws are purchased from Amazon and delivered to the Hollywood Hills address.
• May 5, 2025: A body bag, heavy‑duty laundry bags, and a blue inflatable pool are bought, again via Amazon.
• September 2025: Police search D4vd’s rental home and discover evidence consistent with dismemberment, including blue plastic fragments that match the pool material and blood stains in the garage.

Prosecutors claim that after the stabbing, D4vd placed Rivas’ body in the inflatable pool to prevent blood from staining the garage floor. They further allege that he used the chainsaws to sever the victim’s limbs, including the removal of the ring and pinky fingers on her left hand—a detail tied to a tattoo of D4vd’s name that was reportedly on the