For months, D4vd managed to stay under the radar, tucked away in a secluded $3.5 million home in the Hollywood Hills. The singer’s retreat came to an abrupt end with his arrest for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
This luxurious and newly-renovated property, boasting four bedrooms and three bathrooms, provided D4vd with the privacy he seemingly craved. A well-shielded outdoor pool and spa added to the allure of his temporary hideaway.
Yet, a peek inside painted a different picture of his stay. The kitchen was a scene of disarray, its main island overwhelmed with a jumble of food items and supplies. Among the clutter were pretzel bites, Chic-fil-A sauce, bagels, syrup, ketchup, flour, and cereal.
Whether D4vd was in the process of moving in or out, or simply living amidst the chaos, remains a mystery. The extent of the disorganization raised questions about his lifestyle while residing in this opulent rental.
Surprisingly, neighbors expressed they were completely unaware of D4vd’s presence in their neighborhood. Speaking to The California Post, locals shared their astonishment, revealing how effectively the singer had concealed his whereabouts during his stay.
Neighbors who spoke to The California Post said they had no idea D4vd was even living there.
The home, situated behind celeb-hotspot Chateau Marmont, is located in a neighborhood full of celebs — Ariana Grande, billion-dollar lottery winner Edwin Castro and Jimmy Kimmel all live in the area.
D4vd was arrested Thursday for the murder of Rivas. Footage obtained by The California Post showed the singer being hauled away in handcuffs by several gun-wielding LAPD officers.
The teen’s dismembered body was found divided in two cadaver bags in the singer’s Tesla back in September. D4vd disappeared from the public’s eye after Rivas’ body was found, canceling his tour.
D4vd’s legal team has maintained his innocence.
“Let us be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death. There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. David has only been detained under suspicion. We will vigorously defend David’s innocence,” attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter said in a joint statement.
