Streamer-turned-singer d4vd under investigation for murder as Celeste Rivas Hernandez case unfolds

A popular streamer turned singer named d4vd, with his real name as David Anthony Burke, is under investigation with regard to his involvement in a murder case of a teenage girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Celeste is a resident of Lake Elsinore, California. She was reported missing during the Spring of 2024. Her body was discovered in a Tesla car in early November of 2024. The authorities have confirmed her murder case and have also covered some of the details of her autopsy to ensure a thorough investigation of her murder. The investigation into her murder caught national attention owing to her and D4vd’s seemingly matched ‘Shhh’ tattoos. D4vd and Celeste got these inked in unison.

Ever since the revelation was made, police have been busier collecting evidence and examining the testimonies. There are allegations that the lawyers involved in the case have been pressuring the grand jury to press charges against the musician. However, the matter has not been clearly disclosed to the general public. d4vd began his rise to fame by streaming before joining the music business. The musician has kept a low profile since the initial news was made known to the public, as investigations continue behind scenes.

Investigation into d4vd deepens with witness arrest in Celeste Rivas Hernandez case

A recent development in the case involves Neo Langston, a friend of d4vd, who was arrested on January 22, 2026, in Helena, Montana, for failing to appear as a witness in the ongoing murder investigation. Langston, 23, was extradited to Los Angeles after posting $60,000 bail. While authorities have said he is not a suspect, they believe he may hold important information regarding events surrounding Celeste’s death or what happened afterward. This move reflects law enforcement’s efforts to secure all possible testimony as the grand jury continues to review the case.



The case has come into public attention not only because of its gruesome circumstances but also because of its public personality in regards to d4vd. His case has caught public and fan attention with details regarding Langston’s arrest and possible implication of others in the case. However, law enforcement has indicated that rumors of a frozen and decapitated body are only rumors and that the investigation into the case continues under close control.

As of now, d4vd has not been publicly charged, and the authorities are still conducting their investigations in this tragic case. As the grand jury has still not concluded their proceedings, the witnesses in the case still have to be brought in, the issue is still in focus, making sure that justice is met in the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.