D4vd Murder Probe Deepens: Two ‘Celestes’ Emerge, Fueling Cover-Up Theories and Identity Confusion

By Alex Rivera, Entertainment and Crime Correspondent
Los Angeles, CA – March 1, 2025

The investigation into the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez has taken a bizarre turn, with online detectives and witnesses uncovering evidence of two women named Celeste linked to singer d4vd (David Anthony Burke)—one the tragic victim, the other a 23-year-old social media acquaintance. As confusion mounts over identities, tattoos, and shared circles, defenders of the 20-year-old TikTok star claim he’s innocent, entangled with an adult “Celeste” who’s very much alive. However, leaked chats, party photos, and witness accounts suggest the older Celeste may have been used to obscure the younger one’s involvement, potentially as part of a grooming cover-up. With d4vd’s tour canceled, album shelved, and former collaborators distancing themselves, the LAPD’s probe—still awaiting autopsy results—intensifies, raising questions about enablers in his inner circle.

Celeste Hernandez’s dismembered remains were found in September 2025 in d4vd’s Tesla, over a year after her April 2024 disappearance from Lake Elsinore, California. Her family confirmed a boyfriend named “David” and a matching “sh” tattoo, tying her to the singer. Now, a second Celeste—23-year-old Celeste Herrera (who goes by “CC”)—has surfaced, interacting publicly with d4vd on social media. The resemblance in appearance and name has sparked wild theories: Was the older Celeste a deliberate stand-in to deflect scrutiny from the minor? Or mere coincidence in a tangled web of online fame?

The Two Celestes: Victim vs. Social Media Ally

The distinctions are stark, but overlaps are eerie. Celeste Hernandez, born in 2010, was 15 at her death—a runaway with a disruptive home life, allegedly groomed by d4vd since age 11 via Discord and Fortnite. Photos show her with d4vd, hiding her face, wearing matching outfits from her missing poster, and sporting his name tattooed on her finger. Witnesses describe her isolation: Pulled aside during streams, barred from tattoos due to age (a artist refused without ID, despite d4vd’s claim she was 19).

Enter Celeste Herrera, 23, who posts flirty interactions with d4vd on TikTok and Instagram. She’s alive, active, and denies knowing the younger Celeste— a claim witnesses call “a damn lie.” At group hangouts, like a tattoo party, Herrera allegedly called herself “Cece” when Hernandez was present, reverting to “Celeste” otherwise. “I’ve met them both,” one attendee wrote on Reddit. “When they were in the same room, the older one called her Cece… If one was there and the other wasn’t, she’d call herself Celeste.” Photos from the event show a miserable-looking teen (allegedly Hernandez) in the background, annoyed during streams.

Why the name switch? Theories range from coincidence to conspiracy: Did Herrera help d4vd mask his relationship with the minor? She unfollowed him recently, possibly distancing amid backlash. A third “Celeste” rumor—tied to a song inspiration—remains unverified, but d4vd’s obsession with the name is evident: His van’s license plate mimics “CELESTE,” with “885” (an angel number symbolizing love and achievement, per numerology sites).

Parties, Tattoos, and Enablers: A Web of Suspicious Connections

Witnesses from San Diego and LA describe overlapping social scenes. At an August 5, 2024, show, d4vd allegedly contacted friends via Herrera. A tattoo artist (“Jay”) refused to ink Hernandez, citing her minor status—d4vd insisted she was older. During streams, he’d whisk her to a separate room, away from prying eyes. “Everyone in the Fortnite team knew,” one former player recalled. “He met her in 2021… made her get Discord. He’d joke about it.”

d4vd’s manager, Josh Marshall of Mogul Vision, rented the raided Hollywood Hills home—confirmed by TMZ via interior matches to photos with Benny Blanco. Marshall, who reps artists like Lil Mosey (acquitted in a 2021 rape case), knew of any underage presence. His company unfollowed d4vd, signaling fallout. Blanco’s casual hangs now haunt: “Hanging out with an alleged murderer like it’s fine,” fans seethe.

Spotify data shows collaborative playlists between d4vd and Hernandez’s accounts, while her sister accessed her Instagram post-disappearance: “She was only 15… She trusted someone who didn’t protect her.” Police advised against sharing evidence, indicating digital forensics are key. A memorial in Lake Elsinore drew crowds chanting #JusticeForCeleste, decrying systemic failures.

Defenders, Denials, and Digital Cover-Ups

A vocal minority defends d4vd, claiming all ties are to adult Herrera: “We’ve got it wrong—he’s with a 23-year-old Celeste who’s alive.” Reddit mods (suspected d4vd alts like “FailingForMe”) delete critical posts, fueling tampering accusations. His 2024 TikTok call-out for “messing with a 13-year-old” remains, a red flag ignored by labels until now.

d4vd’s scrapped album Marcescence—describing trees clinging to dead leaves—mirrors theories of him “holding on” to Hernandez’s remains (possibly frozen pre-Tesla). Lyrics in “Romantic Homicide” and unreleased tracks evoke violence; his mom once warned: “This song is too violent… You’re talking about killing people.” He laughed it off as viral bait.

A deleted Discord video (recovered online) shows d4vd with a girl resembling Hernandez, captioned cryptically. Witnesses from 2021 Fortnite group “Chronic” recall him targeting her at 10: “He’d harm her… but joke it off.” Pushed to self-harm? Some speculate lyrics hint at coercion, though dismemberment points to murder.

Investigation Stalls: From Grooming to Homicide?

LAPD follows digital trails—Discord metadata, Spotify logs—but awaits autopsy for homicide classification. “They need cause of death,” a source said. Raids yielded bags of evidence; drains checked for disposal. Hernandez’s sister: “Police are finalizing… She should still be here.”

The dual Celestes amplify grooming fears: Did Herrera’s presence gaslight doubters? d4vd’s isolation tactics—separate rooms, name games—scream control. With festivals dropping him and Ruby Rose cutting ties, his empire crumbles. A third Celeste? Unclear, but his name fixation screams obsession.

As confusion swirls, Hernandez’s family grieves: “She trusted the wrong person.” Defenders fade against mounting proof. Will d4vd face bars this week? The probe drags, but Celeste Hernandez’s story—two faces, one tragedy—demands clarity. Justice can’t wait. Updates forthcoming.