Incinerator found at D4vd's Hollywood home

A boxed incinerator marketed as a "burn cage" was reportedly discovered at a Hollywood Hills home rented by singer D4vd around the time the body of Celeste Rivas was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to the artist, according to a private investigator hired by the property owner.

The incinerator, which was unused and still sealed in its original packaging, was found inside the Doheny Street residence by private investigator Steve Fischer. Fischer said he was retained to search the property after it was vacated following a police investigation connected to the death.

According to Fischer, the device was advertised as capable of burning material at temperatures of up to 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fischer described the item as highly unusual for a residential property, particularly one located in the Hollywood Hills. In a post shared on social media, he wrote that the incinerator was something one "would expect to find on a farm rather than in a home in the Hollywood Hills."

He also noted that incinerators are illegal to operate in Los Angeles County, raising questions about why such a device had been delivered to a private residence in the first place.

"Some will argue that this item was intended as a prop for a video," Fischer wrote, acknowledging potential alternative explanations. However, he added that its presence, delivery to the home and apparent lack of use warranted scrutiny.

"The fact that it was delivered here and never used raises additional questions," he said, while stopping short of alleging any criminal purpose.

The discovery comes amid an ongoing investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas, whose remains were found on September 8 in the trunk of a Tesla linked to D4vd, whose real name is David Austen Burke.

The vehicle had reportedly been impounded after tow yard workers noticed a strong odour emanating from it. Authorities later confirmed that human remains were discovered inside the car.

According to reports, the Tesla had been parked less than half a mile from the Hollywood Hills property rented by the singer. At the time of the discovery, D4vd was reportedly overseas on his "Withered" world tour. Shortly after news of the investigation emerged, the artist cancelled his remaining tour dates without providing a detailed public explanation.

Following the discovery of the body, the Los Angeles Police Department executed a search warrant at the Doheny Street residence. Police later confirmed that "several items of evidence" were seized from the property, though they did not specify what those items were. Fischer stated that the boxed incinerator was not taken during the police search.

"The Burn Cage was not taken during the search warrant, and because it was not used it appears it's not of importance to any possible criminal investigation," Fischer wrote. "But we think it's important context, even if not criminal." He added that his role was limited to documenting findings at the property and providing information to the property owner.

Authorities have not released an official cause of death for Rivas, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The Los Angeles Police Department has also not publicly identified any suspects or indicated whether the singer is considered a person of interest. The nature of the relationship, if any, between D4vd and Rivas has not been publicly disclosed.

The case has drawn widespread attention due to the high-profile nature of the artist and the unusual circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body. Investigators have remained tight-lipped as the inquiry continues, while law enforcement officials have urged the public to avoid speculation until the investigation is complete.

As of now, the circumstances surrounding Rivas' death, the contents seized from the residence and the relevance, if any, of the boxed incinerator remain unclear. Authorities have said the investigation is ongoing.