PLEA DEAL? D4VD "COOKED" ARREST IN DEATH OF CELESTE, 13
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Neo Langston, D4VD's close friend and Twitch streamer, was arrested in Montana for failing to appear as a material witness in the Celeste Rivas homicide investigation.
- ❖Investigators believe Langston's testimony is critical, with speculation he may be offered an immunity deal to testify against D4VD.
- ❖Private investigator Steve Fiser found a memory card with 1100 photos, including D4VD and Langston, and evidence like a burn cage and chainsaw at D4VD's former residence.
- ❖The last known photo of Celeste Rivas was taken on January 2, 2025, suggesting her death occurred around that time, much earlier than previously thought.
- ❖Neighbors reportedly confused the smell of Celeste's decomposing body in the Tesla with that of a buried dog, indicating the body was present for an extended period.
- ❖LAPD possesses extensive digital tracking data (cell phone, social media, Tesla GPS) for D4VD and his inner circle, creating a minute-by-minute timeline.
- ❖Forensic experts emphasize the importance of DNA analysis (touch DNA, seminal deposition) and microbial timeline analysis to determine the exact time and circumstances of death.
- ❖D4VD was observed loitering around high schools without permission, handing out concert tickets, raising concerns about his access to underage girls.
Insights
1Neo Langston's Arrest and Potential Immunity Deal
D4VD's close friend, Neo Langston, was arrested in Montana for failing to appear as a material witness in the grand jury investigation into Celeste Rivas's death. This arrest is seen as a critical step, with legal experts speculating that Langston might be offered an immunity deal to compel his testimony, as he could either be a co-defendant or a key witness with incriminating information.
Langston was 'booked for dodging a mandated appearance as a material witness' (). Private investigator Steve Fiser states, 'I think he might be getting an immunity deal because quite frankly I'd expect him to possibly be a target' (). Defense attorney Joanna Neves notes, 'He can either be a co-defendant or he can be a witness' ().
2Discovery of Memory Card and Incriminating Items
Private investigator Steve Fiser, hired by the owner of D4VD's former mansion, discovered a memory card containing 1100 photos, a burn cage, and a chainsaw left behind during D4VD's hasty move-out. The photos depict D4VD and Langston's close relationship, while the burn cage and chainsaw are considered potential implements for dismemberment and disposal.
Fiser states the memory card was 'left behind in the house' () and contained '1100 photos' (). He also mentions 'the burn cage, including the chainsaw' () were left behind. D4VD 'seemed to have this infatuation with knives' (), with one found in a closet.
3Last Known Photo of Celeste and Revised Death Timeline
A photo of Celeste Rivas, found on the recovered memory card, is dated January 2, 2025, and is believed to be the last known image of her alive. This date significantly predates earlier assumptions about her death, suggesting she may have died in January. The behavior of D4VD's Tesla and a new lease in February further support this earlier timeline.
Fiser states the photo's metadata 'shows that it was taken January 2nd of 2025 at p.m.' () and is 'the last one that we're aware of' (). He notes that 'shortly after that, the behavior of the Tesla... changes' () and 'on February 1st a new Tesla is leased' ().
4Odor of Decomposition Mistaken for Dead Dog
Neighbors across the street from D4VD's residence reported a foul odor around February 2025, which they initially attributed to their dog that died and was buried on February 22nd. The smell persisted when the Tesla was parked nearby on warmer days, leading investigators to believe the odor was from Celeste's decomposing body in the car's front trunk, mistaken for the buried dog.
Fiser recounts, 'neighbors across the street reported to me that they had a dog die in February and they buried that dog in the backyard and they were getting this foul odor... right next to where the Tesla would park anytime the temperature would get above like 75 degrees' (). He adds, 'once this all went down and the Tesla disappeared... the smell went away' ().
5D4VD's Unchaperoned High School Interactions
Video evidence shows D4VD loitering around high schools without permission, handing out concert tickets and merch to students as part of a grassroots marketing effort. This behavior raises serious concerns, especially given Celeste Rivas's young age (13-14) and how she was allegedly 'plucked out' of a similar environment to live with Burke.
Burke is shown 'loitering around high schools without permission, trying to get attention of high school students' (). Dr. Cheryl Eritt notes, 'Celeste was probably not even old enough to be going to that high school, Nancy. She was like 13 and just turned 14 when she was living in his house' ().
Lessons
- Investigators should prioritize comprehensive DNA analysis, including touch DNA and seminal deposition, from D4VD's former residence and the Tesla to identify all individuals who had intimate contact with Celeste or the crime scene.
- Law enforcement should utilize advanced forensic techniques like microbial timeline analysis on Celeste's remains to establish a more precise date of death, narrowing the current 'mysterious gap in time'.
- Authorities should thoroughly investigate D4VD's unchaperoned interactions with high school students, assessing potential patterns of exploitation or grooming, especially given Celeste's age and how she came to live with him.
Notable Moments
Discussion on whether Neo Langston will receive an immunity deal or be charged as a co-defendant.
This determines the legal strategy for the prosecution and could unlock critical testimony or evidence against D4VD.
The revelation that neighbors mistook the smell of Celeste's decomposing body for a buried dog.
This highlights the prolonged presence of Celeste's body in the Tesla and provides a grim detail about the circumstances of her decomposition, reinforcing an earlier death timeline.
The finding of the last known photo of Celeste, dating it to January 2, 2025.
This provides a crucial piece of evidence for establishing a more accurate timeline of Celeste's death, significantly earlier than previously considered.
The panel's concern over D4VD's unchaperoned visits to high schools to interact with students.
This behavior raises red flags about D4VD's potential predatory tendencies, especially in light of Celeste's young age and how she came to live in his mansion.
Quotes
"He can he has a choice. He can either be a co-defendant or he can be a witness."
"I'm going after DNA. Um, hands down. As a matter of fact, anybody that occupied the space, I'm getting a buckle mucosal swab off of them."
"The thought of people confusing the the smell of her decomposing body with that of a dog buried in a yard. I mean, do you not see the poignency of that?"
"This picture is always really hard for me to look at because um she just looks so lost and confused and you know 14 years old and and some guy has lured her into this life away from her family and her school and she just looks sad."
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