The Brief

LOS ANGELES - The body of Celeste Rivas, the 15-year-old missing teen found dead in the trunk of singer D4vd's Tesla , was released back to her family on Tuesday, Sept. 23, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.

What we know:

According to the medical examiner's report, Rivas' date of death is Sept. 8 and her place of death is listed as "vehicle." The cause of her death is "deferred," which means it is pending additional investigation.

The backstory:

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Rivas' dismembered remains were discovered in a Hollywood towyard on Sept. 8 — a day after her 15th birthday.

Employees had called police to report a strong odor emanating from the car.

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