New Developments in the Murder Case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Investigators continue to uncover shocking details in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in the front trunk of singer David’s impounded Tesla. David was officially named as a suspect in the teen’s death earlier this week, and now authorities are reportedly looking into a second suspect, Lindsey Pena.

According to sources close to the investigation, law enforcement is piecing together the timeline and movements of those involved. David, who was on tour at the time the body was discovered on September 8th, is believed to have killed Hernandez last spring. The medical examiner reported that she had been deceased for an extended period, though the official cause of death has not yet been released. Updates to the medical examiner’s website suggest a security hold may be in place, and TMZ reports indicate that the body may have been frozen, complicating efforts to determine the cause of death.

Attorney Mark Geragos, who is not directly involved in the case but has spoken to sources close to the investigation, confirmed that a second suspect may have been involved before, during, and after Hernandez’s death. Investigators are reportedly using sophisticated methods to reverse-engineer the movements of those connected to the case, focusing on locations and timelines to piece together what happened.

Both Geragos and TMZ founder Harvey Levin independently confirmed that authorities are examining a trip David took to a remote area of Santa Barbara County in the middle of the night last spring. Former LAPD detectives suggest David is likely under surveillance, and these developments could indicate an impending arrest. Attorney Alison Triessl noted that investigators are taking extra care due to the high-profile nature of the case.

With the case under intense public scrutiny, law enforcement is proceeding cautiously. There is no statute of limitations on murder, but as of now, no formal charges have been filed, and the coroner has not yet released the manner of death or toxicology reports. Authorities continue to work to ensure that every detail is thoroughly investigated before moving forward.