A close friend of rising R&B singer D4vd faces arrest and extradition for dodging a grand jury subpoena in a gruesome teen murder probe.
Story Highlights
- Neo Langston, 23-year-old social media influencer and D4vd associate, arrested January 22, 2026, in Montana on LA County warrant for failing to appear as witness.
- Victim Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 15, missing since April 2024 from Lake Elsinore; dismembered body found September 8, 2025, in trunk of D4vd’s towed Tesla after weeks of decomposition.
- LA prosecutors push grand jury for murder indictment against uncharged D4vd, linked by matching “Shhh” tattoos, reported movie outing, and vehicle proximity to his rental.
- Langston held without bond; extradition to Los Angeles underway as proceedings continue through February 2026.
Langston’s Arrest Escalates Probe
Neo Langston, a 23-year-old streamer and close friend of singer David Anthony Burke (D4vd), surrendered to authorities in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, on January 22, 2026. Deputies arrested him on a Los Angeles County warrant for failure to appear as a witness before the grand jury investigating 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death. Prosecutors hold Langston without bond pending extradition to California. This development disrupts potential testimony in a case drawing intense scrutiny to D4vd’s circle. Families like Celeste’s demand swift justice amid Hollywood’s distractions.
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Gruesome Discovery in D4vd’s Tesla
LAPD discovered Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s dismembered body on September 8, 2025, inside the front trunk of D4vd’s impounded Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard. Tow workers reported a foul odor from the vehicle, illegally parked weeks earlier near D4vd’s rented home in the 1300 block of Doheny Place. The Tesla received a ticket on August 28, 2025. Police noted possible weeks-long decomposition, prompting a search of D4vd’s residence. Celeste, reported missing April 5, 2024, by her mother in Lake Elsinore, was last seen at age 13 reportedly heading to a movie with D4vd, per her brother.
Key Ties Binding D4vd to Victim
Investigators highlight distinguishing links between D4vd and Celeste: matching “Shhh” tattoos on D4vd’s finger and Celeste’s index finger; the Tesla’s location blocks from his Hollywood Hills rental; and her reported boyfriend named “David.” Celeste came from a troubled home life, 75 miles from Hollywood, per her ex-boyfriend Damien Hernandez. D4vd remains uncharged but faces mounting pressure, with TMZ reporting late 2025 that he is “likely” to face murder charges. Grand jury secrecy shields details, yet evidence patterns fuel speculation.
Other witnesses, including D4vd’s former tour manager, have testified as proceedings extend through February 2026. Prosecutors prioritize indictment based on vehicle ownership, proximity, and associations. LAPD leads the homicide investigation amid LA entertainment circles.
Stakeholders and Broader Ramifications
Los Angeles County DA and grand jury hold decision-making power, pushing for charges against D4vd while securing witnesses like Langston. Celeste’s family seeks closure after nearly two years; her Lake Elsinore community grapples with renewed grief over missing teens. Hollywood’s music industry eyes precedent: D4vd’s R&B career risks collapse from tours and streams if indicted. Streamers like Langston face wariness over legal ties to probes. Short-term, Langston’s custody accelerates momentum; long-term, a trial could expose celebrity-teen vulnerabilities.
Friend of singer D4vd arrested on warrant for failure to appear as witness in LA homicide probe https://t.co/ymyPJa2VeV pic.twitter.com/HVNSGcTRee
— New York Post (@nypost) January 26, 2026
Minor reporting variances exist, such as “Celeste Rivas” versus full name, and body description details. Grand jury limits full verification; no charges filed yet. This case spotlights accountability, reminding Americans that fame offers no shield from justice—echoing conservative calls for law and order over elite privileges.
Sources:
https://www.foxla.com/news/d4vds-friend-neo-arrested-after-failing-appear
