On Monday, a badly decomposed body was found in a Tesla belonging to the popular singer D4vd at a Los Angeles impound lot. The incident occurred on N. Mansfield Ave., where local police were alerted to the presence of a foul odor emanating from the vehicle. According to a statement from the Los Angeles police, the discovery has raised significant concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
Law enforcement sources informed NBC News that the remains found in the vehicle were not intact, complicating the identification process. Due to the advanced state of decomposition, authorities have indicated that identifying the victim may take additional time. Officers discovered the body concealed in a bag located in the trunk of the Tesla, which had been impounded after a report indicated that it had been abandoned.
Capt. Robert Peters, speaking to NBC Los Angeles, confirmed that the vehicle had been sitting at the impound lot for several days before the discovery was made. Video footage from the news station depicted yellow police tape cordoning off the area around the car as investigators began their work. As of Tuesday afternoon, the situation is being classified as a death investigation, highlighting the seriousness of the ongoing inquiry.
D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is currently in the midst of his Withered World Tour. He is scheduled to perform on Tuesday night at The Fillmore in Minneapolis. In response to the shocking news, a spokesperson for the singer provided an exclusive statement to NBC News, confirming that D4vd has been made aware of the situation. Despite being on tour, he is fully cooperating with law enforcement authorities as they continue their investigation.
Universal Music Group, the parent company of Interscope Records, has directed inquiries regarding the incident to D4vd's attorney. However, the attorney has not yet responded to requests for comment as of Tuesday. This tragic discovery raises questions and concerns, and further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
