Authorities in Los Angeles are investigating after the decomposed remains of a woman were discovered inside a Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard earlier this week. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released new details Wednesday as investigators work to determine the woman’s identity and cause of death.
The body was found Monday afternoon after employees at Hollywood Tow reported a strong odor coming from a vehicle. According to police, the Tesla had been impounded after being reported abandoned in the Hollywood Hills. Officials said the woman was approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall with wavy black hair. She was wearing a tube top, small-sized black leggings, and jewelry, including a yellow metal stud earring and a yellow metal chain bracelet. A notable tattoo on her right index finger read: “Shhh…”
Authorities confirmed the Tesla is registered to singer-songwriter D4vd, whose real name is David Burke. Burke, who rose to fame on TikTok, later signed with Darkroom and Interscope Records. It is unclear if he has any connection to the investigation. LAPD Chief of Detectives Alan Hamilton said the case is currently being treated as a death investigation.
“We know that we have human remains and we know they were contained within a vehicle,” Hamilton stated. “We are going to continue the investigation and when a determination is made that potentially there was a homicide, then it will transition into a homicide investigation.”
As of now, no suspects or persons of interest have been identified. The LAPD also confirmed a separate incident involving a body found inside a burned Honda Civic at a South Los Angeles tow yard on Tuesday. Investigators said there is no evidence to suggest the two cases are related.
Source: ABC 7
