15-Year-Old Found Dead in Tesla Linked to D4vd Software

Tesla, Inc. is a pioneering American electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy company headquartered in Texas, with a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy[1]. Founded in 2003 by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, and later joined by Elon Musk, who became the company’s driving force and public face, Tesla has grown from a niche startup into a global leader in EVs, energy storage, and solar technology[1]. ## What Tesla Does Tesla designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance electric vehicles, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, and the upcoming affordable model[4]. Beyond automobiles, Tesla produces large-scale battery storage systems (Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack) and solar energy products (Solar Roof, Solar Panels), aiming to create a fully integrated sustainable energy ecosystem[1]. The company operates six massive, vertically integrated factories across three continents, employing over 100,000 people who handle everything from design to service in-house[1]. ## History and Key Achievements Tesla’s breakthrough came with the 2008 launch of the Roadster, the first highway-legal all-electric sports car. The company then disrupted the auto industry with the Model S sedan (2012), which set new standards for EV range and performance. The Model 3, introduced in 2017, became the world’s best-selling electric car, proving that EVs could be both desirable and mass-market[1]. Tesla’s Gigafactories, sprawling production facilities, have enabled rapid scaling and cost reductions, while its proprietary Supercharger network has addressed range anxiety for drivers. ## Current Status and Notable Aspects In 2025, Tesla continues to dominate the EV market, producing over 447,000 vehicles and delivering nearly 497,000 in Q3 alone[5]. The company has avoided over 20 million metric tons of CO₂

D4vd is the professional name of David Anthony Burke, an American singer and songwriter born in 2005, who rose to fame through a unique blend of digital culture, gaming, and music. He began his career by creating Fortnite gameplay montages on YouTube, which led to making music as a way to avoid copyright issues. His early songs, like "Here with Me" and "Romantic Homicide" (both released in 2022), gained viral popularity on TikTok, leading to a record deal with Darkroom and Interscope Records[1][2]. Burke's music is notable for its dark, introspective lyrics and its resonance with Gen Z listeners, who find authenticity in his origins from digital ecosystems such as gaming platforms and social media. He started making music in his sister’s closet, drawing lyrical inspiration from manga and anime, and quickly became recognized for his emotional depth and lyrical command. His debut EP, *Petals to Thorns*, charted in five regions, followed by *The Lost Petals* in 2023, both of which solidified his rising status in pop music[1][3]. He has toured extensively, including sold-out headline tours in the US and Europe, and performed at major events like Valentino Men's Fashion Week and prominent music festivals. He also supported R&B star SZA on her North American tour[3]. In 2024 and 2025, D4vd continued his momentum with multiple singles, including "Feel It," which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut studio album, *Withered*, was released in 2025[1]. However, D4vd’s career faced a serious controversy in late 2025 when the decomposed remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in a Tesla registered to him. This discovery led to a police investigation, a search of his property, and the cancellation of his album deluxe edition and world tour