An impounded Tesla was recently reported to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) by witnesses, who said there was an “odd odor” coming from the car. LAPD responded to this report on Monday, September 8, and found human remains dismembered in the front trunk of the car. The body was found in a tow-yard in Hollywood, 1000 N Mansfield Avenue, after the car had been located there for a couple of days.

Officers learned that the car was registered to none other than David Anthony Burke, also known as the upcoming 20-year-old singer D4VD.

D4VD is known for his popular hits titled “Here with Me” and “Romantic Homicide,” and recently debuted his newest album, “Withered,” earlier this year. He is currently on his Withered World Tour in America and across Europe, and is set to play in the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on September 20.

The body has only been identified as a female body with a distinct tattoo on her right index finger saying “Shhhh,” as reported by police officers. She was also wearing a tube top and was roughly five feet and two inches tall with black, wavy hair, as reported by The Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office. D4VD is not in custody, and as of now,  police have deemed the case a “homicide investigation”.

The black Tesla was towed into the tow-yard after being abandoned in Hollywood Hills, and it bears a Texas license plate. The police say the hacked body was placed inside the bag and within the front trunk of the electric vehicle. It is a Model 3 2023 Tesla, and was never reported stolen, as TMZ reported.

When asked, D4VD’s spokesman said, “D4VD has been informed about what’s happening. And, although he is still out on tour, he is fully cooperating with the authorities.”

Students at Eleanor Roosevelt High School have addressed their concerns on the topic, as he is a well-known artist around campus. It has sparked controversy on whether D4VD is innocent or guilty, and how this should affect upcoming concerts and many who listen to his songs.

One sophomore student, Alyah Cerna, who was asked about the D4VD situation, said, “People might feel unsafe to go now and maybe not trust him enough, but his music is still his music.”

Cerna repeatedly stated how recent news should not affect his music, saying that the news hasn’t affected her recently played songs and remaining indifferent.

Many other people remain indifferent to the news, as D4VD took the stage Tuesday night after the body was discovered. He was seen singing and dancing, and even threw the popular merchandise Labubus out into the crowd. Though on social media, there have been videos voicing many opinions on the incident from both sides.