The tragic death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas has put rising rapper D4vd under intense public scrutiny. It started when the missing girl’s remains were discovered in his abandoned Tesla earlier this month. The case that has gripped Los Angeles and spread across social media. As many similarities hinting that they knew each other have come to the forefront, many are now questioning why the 20-year-old artist has not been taken into custody. Amid the investigation by authorities, legal experts are now offering clarity on the situation.
Why has D4vd not been arrested in the Celeste Rivas case?
As new hints about D4vd’s alleged link with Celeste Rivas came up, there is an uproar among netizens about why investigators have not charged him. But the answer lies in the ‘legal requirement of probable cause’. Legal experts reveal that just the ownership of the vehicle and online speculation are not enough to put D4vd behind bars. ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire explained on Good Morning America that authorities are still awaiting critical autopsy results before any decisions can be made. In his words:
“Law enforcement does not have the answers they need to be able to confront or question D4vd. Without a confirmed cause and manner of death, there is no legal ground for an arrest.”
