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Abandoned Tesla Conceals Tragic Fate of Missing Teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez
3 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez reported missing 3 times in 2024
- Her body discovered in trunk of Tesla registered to a singer
- Cause and manner of death yet to be determined by medical examiner
In a tragic turn of events, the body of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teen who had been reported missing three times in 2024, was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to a singer. According to the Los Angeles Times, Rivas Hernandez's body was found on September 8th, 2024.
LAPD Captain Scot M. Williams previously stated that the Tesla had been parked in the Hollywood Hills for several weeks before the body was discovered, indicating that Rivas Hernandez had likely been dead for some time. However, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause or manner of her death, leaving the investigation ongoing.
The tragic case has left Rivas Hernandez's family and the community searching for answers. A funeral for the teen is scheduled for October 4th, 2024, as her family continues to seek justice and closure.
