In a stunning new development that has sent shockwaves through the ongoing investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas, a private investigator has reportedly identified the individual who drove D4vd’s Tesla with the victim’s body inside. More explosively, the PI’s work has uncovered a secret second rental property that may have served as a hidden confinement area and, potentially, the actual crime scene. This accumulation of forensic and photographic evidence suggests that the case is moving rapidly toward a critical turning point, with experts and commentators suggesting an arrest may be imminent.

The dramatic new details come courtesy of renowned private investigator Steve Fischer, who was retained by the homeowner of D4vd’s upscale Hollywood Hills rental. The homeowner, concerned about the protection and value of his luxury property after a dead body was discovered in a vehicle belonging to his renter, sought an independent investigation. What Fischer has uncovered, however, goes far beyond a simple property assessment; it has cracked open a potential conspiracy, revealing the existence of an accomplice and an alleged sophisticated plan for body disposal that was tragically rushed and ultimately botched.

The Moment of Truth: Identifying the Tesla Driver

At the heart of the new evidence is crucial surveillance footage obtained by Fischer. The video captures the last time D4vd’s black Tesla—the car where Celeste’s body was later discovered in the front trunk—was moved. This critical movement occurred on July 29th, 2025, moments before David departed on a scheduled tour. According to Fischer, the video clearly identifies the driver who moved the vehicle to the spot where it was abandoned.

The identification was made possible by distinctive details captured in the footage. As the vehicle, visibly dirty and dusty, passes the camera, the driver is clearly seen through a partially rolled-down window. Fischer noted that the individual was wearing “something pretty distinctive,” clothing that correlated with photos of a person at David’s house just hours earlier. This suggests a direct link between an associate who was at the residence and the act of concealing the body. The timing is equally damning: the moment the Tesla was parked and abandoned, a tour bus leased for David’s tour immediately departed, cementing the narrative of a swift, desperate, and calculated move to dispose of the body and create an alibi.

The Chilling Detail of the Open Window

Further deepening the mystery and the sense of a desperate cover-up is a minor, yet profoundly chilling, detail about the vehicle itself. On the morning the car was moved, PI Steve Fischer noted that the driver’s window was rolled down “half to three-quarters of the way.” The drive was incredibly short, and despite the warm July 29th weather (around 78°F or 26°C), the PI found the open window odd, speculating that it was to deal with “something offensive” inside the car—a heavy implication that the odor from the decomposing body of Celeste Rivas necessitated the action.

The detail is compounded by the later discovery of a common, Christmas tree-shaped air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror when the car was impounded. Fischer confirmed the air freshener was not in the car when it left the house, suggesting it was placed there after the car was abandoned in a desperate, final attempt to mask the odor, presumably to prepare for the vehicle to be moved again. This whole sequence of events paints a grim picture of a crime scene handled in haste, where basic necessities—like combating the stench of death—were addressed in a chaotic, moment-by-moment manner.

‘Scary Sadistic Stuff’: The Alleged Disposal Plans

Perhaps the most disturbing new revelation from the investigation centers on the sheer horror of the alleged cover-up. The private investigator suggested that the Tesla was merely a “holding spot” and that there were “greater plans as far as getting rid of her.” Fischer referred to these plans as “scary sadistic stuff,” and while he was careful not to specify the nature of the plans, he strongly hinted that the original intent for disposal was far more brutal and premeditated than simply leaving a body in a car.

This theory is corroborated by another startling detail: the LAPD may have failed to collect crucial pieces of evidence during their initial search warrant. The PI and the homeowner returned to the residence and found items that they believed were significant to the case but were inexplicably overlooked by police. These items included “digital media” and potentially other materials that would “help nail down timeline and things like that.”

Speculation immediately turned to the possible nature of this missed evidence, with online observers suggesting the items could include weapons, tools, or even chemicals—the kind of scientific ingredients seen in shows like Breaking Bad—that would have been used to enact the gruesome disposal plan. If these materials are now in the hands of the PI, they represent a significant and potentially case-breaking body of evidence that solidifies the narrative of premeditated murder and a cover-up conspiracy. The fact that police did not seize all items shows the limits of a search warrant and the critical role an independent investigation can play in filling those evidentiary gaps.

The Secret Hideout: A Second Crime Scene Exposed

In a dramatic twist that changes the geographic scope of the investigation, the PI’s work has also uncovered a “secret second rental property” that David was leasing, which is located just “one mile down the same street” as his main Hollywood Hills mansion. The two properties are reportedly only a four-minute drive apart.

Evidence collected by the PI and cross-referenced with online content, including Celeste’s own TikTok videos, confirms that Celeste and David had spent time at this secondary location. Photos and video showing the pair in front of specific paintings and in a distinct bathroom, matching the property listing for the second rental, prove the couple’s presence there.

The existence of this second, secret location fuels a powerful and logical new theory: D4vd did not kill Celeste in his multi-million dollar party mansion, which was often filled with his entourage, friends, and assistants. Instead, he allegedly confined or housed her in this smaller, discreet, second rental, making it the most probable location where “the incident actually happened.” As many commentators have noted, it would be a calculated move by the alleged perpetrator to keep the primary residence free of evidence and suspicion, designating the secondary unit as the secret site of the crime. The failure of the police to initially search this second location, if true, represents a massive oversight and places the weight of confirming the true crime scene squarely on the private investigation.

Shifting the Timeline: An Earlier Death?

The PI’s investigation has also forced a dramatic re-evaluation of the victim’s time of death. Earlier theories were vague, but new details suggest Celeste Rivas may have died much earlier than initially thought, possibly in “early 2025 (January/February).”

This theory is supported by a significant shift in David’s behavior that occurred around the same time. The transcript notes that D4vd abruptly “abandoned his black Tesla” in January, a car he used and showed off frequently, and leased a brand-new red one. The last known photos of Celeste Rivas were also dated to January 2025. The PI’s findings strongly connect these three events: the last visual proof of Celeste’s life, the abrupt ditching of a six-figure vehicle, and the alleged time of death.

While the physical decomposition of the body eventually discovered in July may seem inconsistent with an eight-month death timeline, the circumstantial evidence is too compelling to ignore. It suggests the black Tesla was taken out of use around January because it had become inextricably linked to the crime, either by holding the body initially or being the final vehicle Celeste ever entered. The need for a complete change in vehicles, combined with the secret hideout, solidifies the image of a meticulous perpetrator attempting to systematically erase any connection to the victim.

The Role of the Accomplice

The evidence of the identified driver, coupled with the single house key that was known to have been used to access the mansion while David was on tour, strongly suggests the involvement of an accomplice. Fischer noted that the person who was staying at the main house and accessing the vehicle was likely the same person who had access to the Tesla.

Though the PI was unable to disclose the identity of the driver to the public, a prevailing theory circulating online and referenced in the source material suggests David’s friend “Neo” may have been the one to move the car. While mere speculation until confirmed by law enforcement, the fact remains that a second party was intimately involved in the cover-up, moving the body, and maintaining the premises. This accomplice, who was likely dependent on or closely associated with D4vd, is now the critical missing link that the police will need to secure to complete their case. The private investigator’s proactive efforts have provided law enforcement with the key evidence they need to establish conspiracy charges and move swiftly toward a definitive resolution in the tragic case of Celeste Rivas.