Everyone The Internet Believes Helped D4vd Cover Up His Crimes
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Takeaways
- ❖David's 18-year-old brother, Caleb Burks (Caracova), released two songs, 'Imaginary Love' and 'S*X,' days before David's arrest, sparking online accusations of insensitivity or involvement.
- ❖Private investigator Steve Fisher, hired by the Hollywood Hills homeowner, found a burn cage and chainsaw in David's garage and claims David was in contact with at least two other minors.
- ❖Neil Langston, a friend of David, was arrested for failing to appear for a grand jury subpoena, leading to speculation he knows more, despite his 40-minute testimony.
- ❖Josh Marshall, David's manager, allegedly received an email in February 2024 notifying him of Celeste Riveras's disappearance, which he publicly denied.
- ❖Robert Morganroth, David's touring manager, reportedly testified for three days before the grand jury and later posted about his company's high revenue, drawing criticism.
- ❖Asia Collins, a close friend of David, is under scrutiny for her presence during David's interactions with young fans and her perceived condescending social media responses.
- ❖David's defense team, including high-profile attorney Blair Berk, faces a 'voluminous amount of evidence' (40 terabytes) and a wiretap, with the prosecution appearing well-prepared.
- ❖David's parents fought grand jury subpoenas and transferred two Houston houses to a trust under his mother's name shortly after Celeste's body was found.
- ❖Celeste's family has vehemently denied rumors of receiving money from David to conceal the relationship, emphasizing their profound grief and desire for justice.
Insights
1Caleb Burks' Controversial Music Releases
David's 18-year-old brother, Caleb Burks (stage name Caracova), released two songs, 'Imaginary Love' and 'S*X,' just days before David's arrest for Celeste's murder. The lyrics of 'S*X' were deemed highly inappropriate given the context, leading to widespread online accusations of insensitivity or even complicity. Caleb later stated he had been releasing music for years and changed his stage name to distance himself, claiming the releases were pre-scheduled.
Two songs released by Caracova (Caleb Burks) two days before David's arrest. Lyrics of 'Imaginary Love' and 'S*X' quoted. Caleb's public statement regarding his music career and distancing from David.
2PI Steve Fisher's Findings and Allegations
Private investigator Steve Fisher, hired by the homeowner of David's rented Hollywood Hills house, discovered a burn cage and chainsaw in the garage. Fisher also claims to be in contact with at least two other minors David was communicating with around the same time as Celeste, including photographic evidence of one minor with David at the rental house. He alleges David had two rental homes and had Celeste in one and another minor in a different house on Valentine's Day 2025.
PI Steve Fisher found a burn cage and chainsaw in David's garage. Fisher states he is in contact with at least two other minors involved with David, with photographic evidence. Allegation of David having two rental homes and two minors on Valentine's Day.
3Neil Langston's Grand Jury Testimony and Public Image
David's friend, Neil Langston, was arrested in Montana for failing to appear before a grand jury and was brought to LA. He reportedly testified for only 40 minutes, leading many netizens to speculate he pleaded the fifth or claimed ignorance. His social media posts, including one saying he was 'legally fine' and had 'receipts,' further fueled suspicion, with critics highlighting his perceived lack of empathy and self-centered statements.
Neil Langston arrested in Montana for grand jury subpoena. Reported 40-minute testimony. Neil's Instagram stories stating he's 'legally fine' and has 'receipts.' PI Steve Fisher's criticism of Neil's statements.
4Josh Marshall's Alleged Knowledge and Rental Agreement
Josh Marshall, David's manager and founder of Mogul Vision, is under scrutiny for allegedly receiving an email in February 2024 (a year before Celeste's death) notifying him of Celeste Riveras's disappearance and her age. He publicly denied receiving such emails. Marshall also signed the lease for the Hollywood Hills house where the murder allegedly occurred, without informing the homeowner that David was the actual resident.
Alleged anonymous email sent to David's management team, including Josh Marshall, in February 2024 about Celeste's disappearance. Josh Marshall's alleged TikTok comment denying receipt of emails. Josh Marshall signed the lease for David's rental house.
5Robert Morganroth's Grand Jury Testimony and Financial Flex
Robert Morganroth, president of David's touring company, testified before the grand jury for an reported three days. He was allegedly overheard telling his attorney that the Deputy DA was 'pushy on why I didn't call the police' and that he 'didn't have the responsibility to do that and just wanted to continue with the tour.' After his testimony, he posted a screenshot of his company's high revenue, interpreted by many as a 'flex' amidst the ongoing tragedy.
Robert Morganroth's reported 3-day grand jury testimony. Alleged overheard conversation with his attorney about not calling the police. Instagram story showing his company's revenue ($900,000 in 2026, $350,000 in past month).
6Asia Collins' Controversial Statements and 'Gooner' Incident
Asia Collins, a close friend of David, faced intense criticism for her social media statements denying knowledge of Celeste or her age, and for her perceived condescending attitude towards netizens. A viral clip from a live stream shows David screaming 'I'm a gooner' while two young girls are on screen, with Asia present. While the host provides context that David was trying to prevent Asia from looking through his phone, the optics were widely condemned.
Asia Collins' public statement denying knowledge of Celeste or her age. Instagram DM where Asia reacts to Celeste's missing poster and age. Viral clip of David screaming 'I'm a gooner' with Asia present and young girls on screen.
7David's Legal Team and Judge Olmedo's Strictness
David is represented by high-profile attorneys Blair Berk (known for defending celebrities accused of SA) and Marilyn Bednarsky (a death penalty defense attorney). Berk's past statements on sexual harassment and victim blaming have drawn controversy. The case is presided over by Judge Charlene Olmedo, known for her strictness and precision, who denied the defense's request to seal the prosecution's pre-preliminary hearing brief, citing LA County's experience with high-profile cases.
Blair Berk's representation of David and past clients (Harvey Weinstein). Blair Berk's interview statements on sexual harassment and 'Believe women' slogan. Judge Charlene Olmedo's reputation and ruling against sealing the brief.
8Voluminous Evidence and Wiretap
The prosecution has amassed a 'voluminous amount of evidence,' approximately 40 terabytes of data, including material obtained through a wiretap. This extensive evidence includes police reports, forensic reports (DNA, trace evidence), vehicle reports, and body-worn camera footage. The defense's attempts to get discovery and their struggles with providing adequate storage for the data highlight the scale of the evidence.
Deputy DA states '40 terabytes of discovery' and 'material obtained through a wiretap.' Discussion of LAPD's difficulty uploading the case file and the defense's insufficient hard drives (1TB, then 5TB for 8TB of iCloud data).
9David's Family's Stance and Property Transfer
David's parents and brother Caleb fought grand jury subpoenas to avoid testifying. David's parents publicly stated they are 'sad and disappointed' but 'fully stand behind him and believe he is innocent.' Notably, David transferred two of his Houston houses to a trust under his mother's name within 10 days of Celeste's body being found in his car, suggesting a rapid attempt to protect assets.
David's parents and Caleb filed habeas corpus petitions against grand jury subpoenas. Parents' public statement of support for David. David transferred two Houston houses to a trust under his mother's name in September 2024, shortly after the body was found.
10Celeste's London Trip and Passport Card
The preliminary brief states that Celeste traveled to London with David. This raises significant questions about parental consent and the use of her passport, especially since her passport card was later found abandoned in Santa Barbara. The host notes the difficulty of a minor traveling internationally without proper documentation or parental knowledge.
Preliminary brief states Celeste traveled to London with David. Celeste's passport card found abandoned in Santa Barbara.
Notable Moments
Caleb Burks (David's brother) releases two songs, 'Imaginary Love' and 'S*X,' days before David's arrest, drawing public outrage for their suggestive lyrics and timing.
This immediately placed David's brother under intense public scrutiny, with many online users accusing him of being insensitive or even involved, despite his claims of pre-scheduled releases and efforts to distance himself from David.
Private investigator Steve Fisher reveals finding a burn cage and chainsaw in David's garage, and claims David was involved with at least two other minors, even having them in separate rental homes on Valentine's Day.
These findings and allegations provide concrete, disturbing details that fuel public belief in David's premeditation and a pattern of predatory behavior, while also raising questions about the initial police investigation.
Neil Langston, a friend of David, is arrested in Montana for failing to appear before a grand jury and reportedly testifies for only 40 minutes, leading to speculation he withheld information.
Langston's actions and subsequent social media posts, perceived as self-serving, made him a prime target of public suspicion regarding his potential knowledge or involvement in the cover-up.
Robert Morganroth, David's touring manager, reportedly testifies for three days before the grand jury and is overheard questioning his responsibility to call the police, later posting his company's high revenue on social media.
His lengthy testimony suggests significant knowledge, while his alleged comments and public 'flex' were seen as highly insensitive and indicative of a lack of concern for Celeste, further fueling public anger.
Asia Collins, a close friend of David, is present in a live stream where David screams 'I'm a gooner' while two young girls are on screen, and later makes controversial statements denying knowledge of Celeste's age.
This incident and her subsequent defensive, perceived condescending responses online led to accusations of her knowing about David's predatory behavior and prioritizing her own image over the victim.
David's defense attorney, Blair Berk, known for defending high-profile individuals accused of sexual assault, makes controversial statements in a past interview about sexual harassment, consent, and 'infantilizing women.'
Her public philosophy, particularly her skepticism towards victim accusations and her association with figures like Alan Dershowitz, raises concerns about the defense's approach to the case and potentially alienates public sympathy for David.
Judge Charlene Olmedo denies the defense's request to seal the prosecution's pre-preliminary hearing brief, citing LA County's experience with high-profile cases and the public's right to information.
This decision ensures transparency in the legal process and prevents the defense from controlling the narrative by keeping key prosecution details from the public, setting a precedent for openness in this highly scrutinized case.
The defense team struggles to provide adequate hard drives for the prosecution's 'voluminous' 40 terabytes of evidence, including 8 terabytes of iCloud data, leading to a direct exchange with the Deputy DA about technical requirements.
This highlights the sheer scale of digital evidence in the case and suggests the defense may have been initially unprepared for the volume, potentially delaying their review and strategy development.
David transfers two Houston houses to a trust under his mother's name within 10 days of Celeste's body being found in his car.
This swift action raises strong suspicions about David's intent to protect his assets immediately after the discovery of the body, suggesting awareness of the severity of his situation and potential legal repercussions.
Quotes
"I think he had help. I think there's going to be other people that go down."
"I don't think he had a lot of downtime by himself coming off of Coachella and all these PR events happening. And by the 25th from the 23rd, he kills her. By the 25th, he's in New York. He's a party, album release, all this stuff is happening. Who was around him? I think that's really going to be key."
"My client Mr. Langston will not make any public statement at this time as the investigation is ongoing. What I can share is that since returning to Los Angeles, Mr. Langston has fully cooperated with law enforcement and will continue to assist the prosecution as needed. As the investigation continues, it will become clear that Mr. Langston played no part in this heinous crime and that he was and continues to be wrongfully persecuted in the court of public opinion resulting in unwarranted and belligerent harassment directed towards my client and his family."
"If you have to tell, quote, my side of things, that means you were involved in the things. You just want everyone to believe that you did less of the things. People who weren't involved don't have my side of things. And how tone deaf are you, exactly? Your weep for me post has 11 references to you and not a single mention of Celeste Riveras Hernandez, who is dead. She's dead because of the things you're trying to explain away. Nobody cares about your feelings, Neo. This is about Celeste and justice in her name."
"I received no emails and I'm no one's roommate. I live full-time at home with my wife and kids. My daughter is 14 and this news is affecting so many lives. I never received any emails. I had zero knowledge of anything and I don't live in California."
"I said I feel like I didn't have the responsibility to do that and just wanted to continue with the tour."
"I did not know the girl nor her age. May she rest in peace. I have never posted any videos with Celeste Rivas, only my friends Vanessa and Celeste Herrera who are commonly being mistaken as Celeste Rivas. Everyone wants to act like TikTok detectives, yet they can't tell the difference between people of color. Let's pack it up, y'all."
"We are infantilizing women. It's a thing as feminists we don't want to do, which is to claim that a woman doesn't have the ability to choose."
"We believe the actual evidence will show David Burke did not murder Celeste Civas Hernandez nor was he the cause of her death. And we would like to be able to have the evidence come into the light of day at the earliest opportunity."
"I had the heartbreaking responsibility of informing the Rivas Hernandez family of the horrifying allegations in court that David Anthony Burks stabbed Celeste, stood by while she bled to death, used a chainsaw to cut off her limbs, and bought a burn cage with the plan to incinerate evidence. Delivering the news was the most difficult thing I've had to do in 37 years as a lawyer."
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