Celeste Rivas’ Parents Cleared of 2024 Child Neglect Allegations

Authorities have officially cleared the parents of Celeste Rivas of all allegations related to a 2024 child neglect investigation, concluding that there was no evidence of wrongdoing, reports TMZ. The case, which drew public attention at the time, stemmed from reports made to child protective services following concerns about Rivas’ well-being prior to her disappearance.

According to official statements, investigators conducted multiple interviews, home visits, and reviews of school and medical records. The inquiry found that the Rivas household met all legal and safety standards, and no signs of abuse or neglect were identified. The case was formally closed later that year.

Celeste Rivas' family reacts to horrific details of her death.

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A spokesperson for the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services confirmed that the investigation was “thorough and conclusive,” emphasizing that the parents had cooperated fully throughout the process. “There was no substantiated evidence of neglect or mistreatment,” the spokesperson said.

The family’s attorney released a statement expressing relief at the outcome, noting that the allegations had caused significant emotional distress. “The Rivas family has endured immense public scrutiny and personal tragedy. This decision reaffirms their commitment to their daughter’s care and well-being,” the statement read.

The 2024 investigation resurfaced in public discussion following the tragic death of Celeste Rivas in 2025, which remains the subject of an ongoing criminal case. Officials have reiterated that the earlier neglect inquiry is unrelated to the later events and that the parents were not implicated in any criminal conduct.

Community members and advocates have urged the public to respect the family’s privacy as they continue to grieve and cooperate with ongoing legal proceedings.

Prosecutors Detail Graphic Allegations in D4vd Murder Case

Court documents released by Los Angeles County prosecutors have revealed disturbing new details in the ongoing murder case against musician David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd. The 19-year-old artist is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernández in April 2025 and attempting to conceal the crime through dismemberment.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Inside the garage where Celeste Rivas was allegedly dismembered.

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According to legal documents obtained by The California Post, Burke allegedly stabbed Rivas multiple times inside his Los Angeles home following an argument. Investigators claim that after the killing, he purchased two chainsaws and other tools online, which were later recovered from his residence. Prosecutors allege that Burke used the chainsaws to dismember Rivas’ body inside his garage, placing an inflatable pool on the floor to contain blood and biological evidence.

Detectives reported finding traces of Rivas’ DNA in the garage, along with tool marks and evidence consistent with the use of cutting instruments. Surveillance footage and online purchase records are said to corroborate the timeline of events described in the prosecution’s case.

Rivas’ remains were discovered on September 8, 2025, inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined that she died from multiple stab wounds and classified the death as a homicide.

Burke has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including murder, desecration of human remains, and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. His defense team maintains that he did not kill Rivas and that the prosecution’s narrative is based on circumstantial evidence. They have requested that the court suppress certain forensic findings, arguing that investigators mishandled key evidence.

The case has drawn widespread attention due to Burke’s prominence in the music industry and the shocking nature of the allegations. Prosecutors have stated that they intend to seek a life sentence if Burke is convicted. The trial is expected to begin later this year, with pretrial hearings scheduled for June.

Officials have urged the public to avoid speculation as the judicial process continues, emphasizing that Burke remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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