LAPD told KTLA the only confirmed offense in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is the concealment of her body; a statement that’s now sparking questions as as critics urge prosecutors to examine her alleged relationship with 19-year-old D4vd

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Thursday with KTLA that no additional criminal charges have been substantiated in the investigation surrounding the death of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was discovered earlier this year after she had been reported missing.

In a statement provided to KTLA on November 6, the department said its prior news release “stands on its own,” reaffirming that “no crime other than concealment of a body may have occurred.” The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office also told the outlet that no case has yet been presented for review or prosecution. However, this doesn’t change the fact that someone hid Rivas Hernandez’ body, and someone should be charged and punished.

The case has drawn national attention due to Rivas Hernandez’s prior connection to David Anthony Burke, a 19-year-old singer known professionally as D4vd, who had been linked to the missing teen before her death. Neither D4vd nor anyone else has been charged in connection with the case.

Following the KTLA report, several journalists, advocates, and online commentators expressed frustration that investigators have not publicly addressed the nature of the relationship between the artist and the minor. Steve Fischer, a Los Angeles PI, posted on X:

“Nowhere in the press release or in any official statements has there been mention of an investigation into the relationship David had with Celeste. Yes, that could be a difficult case to prove because Celeste is no longer here to testify, but that does not mean it should not be pursued.” Fischer also added, “Even if people close to Celeste are unwilling to cooperate because it would expose their knowledge of the illegal relationship, charges should still be filed. We must prove we will protect children from predators.”

Law-enforcement sources told KTLA that the case remains technically open, but reiterated that, as of this week, no new evidence of additional crimes has been confirmed.

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Community advocates, meanwhile, say they will continue to pressure the LAPD and District Attorney Nathan Hochman’s office to pursue a broader inquiry.