Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode Title: Shocking New Details: Teen’s Body Found Dismembered in Singer D4VD’s Tesla, Had Been Frozen
Air Date: November 24, 2025
Duration: ~12 minutes
Host: Nancy Grace
Guest Correspondent: Nicole Parton

Episode Overview

In this gripping episode of "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace," Nancy and correspondent Nicole Parton break down harrowing new details in the tragic murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered and partially frozen body was discovered in R&B singer D4VD (David Anthony Burke)’s Tesla. The episode also covers a violent shooting involving NFL player Chris Boyd and delves into a decades-old missing child case. As always, Nancy Grace asks tough questions and probes for answers that could bring justice and closure to victims’ families.

Key Discussion Points

1. The Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case [00:06–02:54]

Summary:
Nicole Parton reveals chilling updates on the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to the rising R&B artist David Anthony Burke, aka D4VD.

Key Details:

• Discovery of the Body:

  • Body found on September 8 inside a Tesla SUV at a Hollywood tow lot after employees noticed a foul odor.
  • Remains were partially dismembered and partially frozen, specifically "head and torso...thawing inside the front trunk."
  • Limbs had been "cut into tiny pieces."

• Connections to D4VD:

  • Tesla with Texas plates registered to David Anthony Burke (D4VD).
  • Burke had lived at a nearby Hollywood Hills rental; the vehicle was parked nearby before being towed.
  • Detectives served a search warrant on Burke’s residence.

• Victim Background:

  • Celeste was reported missing from Lake, Illinois, in April 2020 at age 13.
  • Online images appear to show Celeste and Burke together.
  • Celeste’s mother states her daughter had a boyfriend named David; the pair had matching tattoos reading “sh” on their right index fingers.
  • Friends in Burke’s circle believed Celeste was 19, not 14.

• Investigation Update:

  • LAPD considers Burke a suspect as of November 18, 2025.
  • Burke has canceled all tours, is not cooperating, and remains silent.
  • Investigators suspect others may have helped in dismemberment and disposal, based on "the manner of dismemberment."
  • They are also investigating a mysterious trip Burke allegedly made to remote Santa Barbara county last spring.

• Forensics & Aftermath:

  • Celeste’s body was discovered the day after her 15th birthday; she likely died weeks earlier.
  • The frozen state of her remains may hinder determining a precise cause of death.
  • Her funeral took place at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Rowland Heights, in October.
  • No arrests made; prosecution decisions await autopsy results.

Notable Quotes:

• "Celeste decomposing body parts, including her head and torso, were thawing inside the front trunk when the grisly discovery was made." — Nicole Parton [00:33]
• "Friends in Burke’s circle believe Celeste was 19, when in fact she was 14." — Nicole Parton [01:20]
• "Sources say he is not cooperating with investigators and has not commented publicly." — Nicole Parton [01:53]
• "Detectives are also investigating whether the suspect had help dismembering and disposing of the body." — Nicole Parton [02:09]

2. NY Jets Player Chris Boyd Shooting [06:15–08:25]

Summary:
A separate, developing case involving NFL player Chris Boyd, who was critically injured in a shooting outside a high-end New York City restaurant.

Key Details:

• Incident Summary:

  • Chris Boyd (cornerback, age 29) shot at 2 a.m. outside “Say Less,” a Midtown Asian fusion speakeasy.
  • Tensions occurred with a group of four or five men who heckled Boyd and his friends.
  • Exchange escalated after Boyd’s group left the restaurant, resulting in a “chaotic melee involving up to 60 people.”

• Shooting & Aftermath:

  • Boyd was shot in the chest; the bullet pierced his lung and is lodged in his pulmonary artery.
  • Shooter fled in a white BMW; two vehicles involved sped from the scene.
  • A valuable $185,000 watch was recovered; no one has claimed it.
  • NYPD has identified a person of interest from a Crime Stoppers tip and social media post.
  • Boyd is hospitalized; the investigation is ongoing.

Notable Quotes:

• "It started around 2am when 29 year old cornerback Boyd, along with his teammate... pulled up to Say Less... known as a celebrity hotspot." — Nicole Parton [06:42]
• "Boyd’s group ignored the taunts and went inside, but didn't stay long... they decide to leave. That's when things turned ugly." — Nicole Parton [07:05]
• "A shooter opened fire twice with a 0.9 millimeter handgun. One bullet struck Boyd in the chest, pierced his lung and is now lodged in his pulmonary artery." — Nicole Parton [07:45]

3. Missing Teen: Chantel Hudson [08:25–09:55]

Summary:
Nancy Grace highlights the 36-year-old cold case of missing teen Chantel Hudson, appealing for new information.

Key Details:

• Last Known Details:
  • Chantel left home on foot after an argument with her mother in Dayton, Nevada.
  • No activity on Chantel’s Social Security number; driver's license searches uncovered nothing.
  • Multiple reported sightings proved to be misidentifications.
• Physical Description:
  • Native American, brown hair and eyes, glasses; scar on left ring finger, birthmark on lower back.
• Contact Information:
  • Anyone with information asked to contact the Lyon County, Nevada Sheriff at 775-577-5023.

Notable Quotes:

• "Nothing good happens after midnight." — Nancy Grace [08:25]
• "Chantel Hudson now missing 36 years...If you have info, call Lyon County, Nevada Sheriff, 775-577-5023." — Nancy Grace [09:31]

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Graphic Discovery:
  "Her body in horrific condition, decapitated, torso intact, but her limbs had been removed and cut into tiny pieces." — Nicole Parton [00:40]

• Social Media Misinformation:
  "Friends in Burke Circle believe Celeste was 19 when in fact she was 14." — Nicole Parton [01:20]

• Celebrity Connection:
  "That Tesla with Texas plates was registered to 20 year old David Anthony Burke, better known as David, a rising R and B musician with millions of fans." — Nicole Parton [00:20]

• Call to Action:
  "We do our best to find missing people, especially children, and help solve unsolved homicides." — Nancy Grace [09:46]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Celeste Rivas Hernandez case (dismemberment, connections, investigation): 00:06–02:54
• Chris Boyd (NY Jets shooting): 06:15–08:25
• Chantel Hudson missing person case: 08:25–09:55

Tone and Delivery

Nancy Grace and Nicole Parton present the material with their characteristic urgency and no-nonsense directness. The descriptions are graphic and unflinching, underscoring both the horror and tragedy of the events. The episode is tightly focused on the facts, but also shows sympathy for victims and a call for public help in solving cases.

Conclusion

This episode sheds light on both shocking new details in widely-followed cases and lesser-known, unresolved tragedies. Nancy Grace calls on her audience to spread awareness, aid investigations, and support victims’ families—making this not just a news update but a call to action.