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5 min readThe arrest of singer David Anthony Burke for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez has prompted widespread online speculation about whether people in his immediate circle knew of or assisted in concealing the crime. The episode examines public theories, statements from a private investigator, grand jury details, and public comments from associates, while noting that much remains unverified and that law enforcement has stayed largely silent on additional suspects.
Private Investigator Steve Fisher and His Findings
Steve Fisher was hired by the owner of the Hollywood Hills rental property where David lived under his manager’s name. Fisher has publicly discussed evidence he located after the LAPD search, including a burn cage and chainsaw in the garage. He has stated that he believes David maintained contact with at least two other minors around the same period as his relationship with Celeste, and he has referenced text messages and photographs to support this claim. Fisher has also pointed to David’s packed schedule in late April, including Coachella-related events and travel, to argue that David was rarely alone during the window prosecutors have tied to the killing and dismemberment. Some online observers question Fisher’s emphasis on events occurring outside the rental house, suggesting it may align with the property owner’s interest in limiting liability.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:03) **Songs released by David's brother around arrest** - Kara Kova (Caleb Burke) drops two tracks days before David's arrest for Celeste's murder
- 2 (02:34) **Internet scrutiny of David's inner circle** - Episode frames deep dive into potential accomplices or those who may have known about Celeste
- 3 (05:13) **Steve Fisher introduced as private investigator** - Hired by Hollywood Hills homeowners after LAPD search warrant
- 4 (06:26) **Fisher's discoveries at the rental house** - Finds burn cage and chainsaw in garage with no clear legitimate use
- 5 (09:04) **Fisher claims David had contact with other minors** - Alleges two additional minors and simultaneous relationships on Valentine's Day
- 6 (12:28) **Murder timeline and lack of solitude** - Prosecutors' window (April 23-25) overlaps Coachella, album release, and travel
- 7 (14:41) **Neil Langston's grand jury appearance** - Arrested in Montana, flown to LA, testifies for roughly 40 minutes
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Show Notes
Two songs come out around the time of D4vd’s recent arrest titled, ‘Imaginary Love’ and ’S*x.’ However, these songs aren’t released by D4vd, they’re released by an artist with the stage name Cara Kova.
Cara Kova is also known as Caleb Burke, David’s younger brother. And his second debut single, ’S*x,’ is released right after David is arrested and charged in the murder, dismemberment and SA of a 14 year old girl.
Netizens have mixed feelings. Some just criticize the timing and title of Caleb’s release. Some disagree. That Caleb was states away from David and shouldn’t be judge by the actions of his older brother.
But a few netizens believe everything in David’s case is just way too suspicious and even use forums to ask anyone associated with David if they were a potential accomplice in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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