According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), officers were called to a Hollywood impound yard after employees reported a foul odor coming from an abandoned vehicle. When officers inspected the Tesla’s front trunk—commonly referred to as the “frunk”—they discovered a decomposing body wrapped in a bag. The car had been towed to the lot after being left unattended in the Hollywood Hills for nearly five days.
The Tesla, with Texas license plates, is reportedly tied to D4vd, the 20-year-old Houston-born artist known for his viral singles “Here With Me” and “Romantic Homicide.” While LAPD has not officially confirmed ownership, multiple outlets, including People and Pitchfork, reported that the car is registered in his name. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office will now work to identify the victim and determine the cause of death.
Police are treating the discovery as a death investigation rather than an immediate homicide case, though officials have not ruled out foul play. The unusual circumstances of the body being hidden in a car’s trunk have raised significant public speculation and media attention.
Representatives for D4vd released a statement confirming that the musician has been informed of the situation and is fully cooperating with authorities. At the time of the discovery, D4vd was on tour promoting his debut studio album Withered.His next scheduled performance is in Minneapolis, followed by a return to Los Angeles later this month.
The shocking find has quickly become a trending topic online, with fans expressing both concern and disbelief. Some pointed to the eerie coincidence between the news and the title of D4vd’s breakout single “Romantic Homicide.” Others urged caution, emphasizing that the artist has not been implicated in the case.
For now, investigators are focused on identifying the deceased individual and piecing together how the vehicle came to be abandoned with a body inside. LAPD officials have asked the public for patience, stressing that no conclusions should be drawn until forensic examinations are complete.
As the story develops, the spotlight remains on both the investigation and the rising young star whose name is now tied to one of Los Angeles’ most unsettling discoveries in recent memory.
