In this episode of Rotten Mango, host Stephanie Soo examines various theories surrounding the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in David's parked Tesla. The summary covers David's digital footprint, including his TikTok activity and music content, which some interpret as showing patterns of possessiveness in relationships. It also details the timeline of Celeste's disappearance and final known whereabouts.
The summary explores multiple theories about what happened to Celeste, from accidental death to more serious allegations. It also outlines potential legal implications, including possible charges that could stem from the age difference between David and Celeste, and the involvement of the LAPD robbery and homicide unit in the investigation.
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Several theories have emerged regarding Celeste's death. Some netizens speculate that David killed her as part of a "Hollywood sacrifice" for fame, pointing to his song releases and cryptic album content. Others argue for David's innocence, noting that his friends believed Celeste was older and attended USC. Additional theories include the possibility of accidental death, such as an overdose or car accident. Stephanie Soo presents theories about David's possessive nature leading to a crime of passion, and the possibility that Celeste was killed after realizing she was being groomed.
David's social media presence has drawn significant attention. His TikTok reposts reveal concerning patterns of possessiveness and jealousy in relationships. Stephanie Soo and co-hosts note his sharing of content about obsessive devotion and partner surveillance. His music, particularly albums like "Withered" and songs such as "There Goes My Baby," has been scrutinized for potential clues about his relationship with Celeste and possible involvement in her death.
Celeste had a history of running away from home, as discussed by Stephanie Soo. During her disappearance, David maintained an active touring schedule, including performances in Asia from August to November. Her body was discovered on September 8th in David's parked Tesla and identified on September 17th. The last confirmed sighting of Celeste was in a summer video showing her walking backstage at David's concert.
The investigation could lead to several potential charges against David. Given the age difference between David and Celeste, statutory rape charges are possible if their relationship is confirmed. With the LAPD robbery and homicide unit's involvement, homicide charges might be forthcoming. Stephanie Soo suggests that if evidence shows Celeste crossed state lines, federal sex trafficking charges could also be pursued.
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In the mysterious case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, several theories have surfaced attempting to explain her untimely death.
Netizens have speculated that David might have sought to gain fame through a "Hollywood sacrifice." They theorize he killed Celeste in a Faustian bargain, with the idea that a life must be given up in exchange for success. Evidence cited by proponents of this theory include the timing of his song releases, notably right before Celeste's body was discovered, and David's own rapid ascent in the industry. Observations of David's eyes—Sanpaku eyes, associated with a tragic fate—further fueled this speculation, as did his apparently cryptic album "Withered," which some interpret as a premeditated farewell. The netizens also pointed to song "Ghost" which they believe sounds like an admission of guilt and the cover art for the song "there goes my baby" that features a likeness of Celeste.
Conversely, there's a counter-theory advocating for David's innocence, suggested by the fact that his friends thought Celeste was older, attending USC. This theory questions whether David was even aware of Celeste's true age. There is speculation over the authenticity of David's relationship with Celeste, with some suggesting that another individual in his social circle, potentially a brother or a friend, could be responsible. The lack of arrest and conversations in comment threads hint at growing support for David's innocence. Photos and shared social media posts allude to a relationship between David and Celeste, yet leave room for doubt.
Another possibility proposed is that Celeste’s death was accidental. It’s theorized that she might have overdosed, prompting David or one of his team members to hide her body, or that she was accidentally hit by a car.
Stephanie Soo addresses the theory that David's possessive and jealous nature surfaced on social media posts and could suggest a crime of passion. David ...
Theories About What Happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez
David's usage of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram reveals a pattern that has raised concerns amongst netizens regarding his sentiments toward relationships and hints at internal turmoil connected to the disappearance and death of Celeste.
David's social media activity following a significant event includes TikTok reposts with disturbing overtones of possessiveness, jealousy, and problematic attitudes toward relationships. For instance, he reposted a TikTok that reads, "me explaining that according to psychology, when someone knows they treated you wrong, they avoid you. It's called a guilty conscience. They lack the maturity to apologize for their disrespectful actions. And because they lack accountability, they simply remove themselves from your life." Moreover, he seems to have adopted Celeste’s love for Hello Kitty and wears bracelets similar to Celeste's, which may indicate possessiveness.
Stephanie Soo and co-hosts have scrutinized his TikToks as revealing a significantly jealous character. He shared content implying that he values obsessive devotion as a love language and feels fear when his partner sees him in a non-ideal state. His reposts on topics such as micro-cheating and extreme possessive behaviors paint a concerning picture. Additionally, complaints about Twitter updates preventing stalking, and rejoicing in content about partner surveillance suggest deeply troubling relationship attitudes.
David's reposts have evolved to include expressions of self-doubt and self-pity, which seem to reveal an inner conflict that may tie back to his relationship with Celeste. Some reposts publicly process emotions like depressive episodes and the desire for romantic commitment. Analysis of his reposts by media commentators like Stephanie Soo highlight this possessive and unhealthy relationship paradigm.
David's social media activity has been under the microscope for potential coded messages and emotional processing. On TikTok, he shared his feelings through captions that spoke to a state of hurt and disappointment, while an interview indicates he might hold an obsessively idealized concept of love.
Fans and investigators have dissected his digital presence to uncover possible clues about his relationship with Celeste. For example, on what would have been Celeste’s 13th birthday, David posted about sharing "the saddest songs" he has ever made. He has also shared posts about reading old messages with "her" and displayed self-contempt, hinting at private emotional states being publicly aired.
Fans and sleuths are meticulously parsing David's song lyrics and video content for hints about his relationship with Celeste. His track "There Goes My Baby" addresses letting go of someone and recognizing one's own faults in a breakup. Moreover, lyrics such as "never want to lose you" and other songs like "Feel It" raise questions. The analytical community has leveraged anything from music video imagery to lyrical pitch adjustments to piece together narratives involving Celeste.
Notably, on Celeste's 13th birthday, David's release of deeply emotional songs ...
David's Digital Footprint and Social Media Activity
The disappearance and death of Celeste are a matter of public concern, with Stephanie Soo discussing the implications of her history of running away and the activities of David during her disappearance.
Celeste had a history of running away from home, which caused concern. Stephanie Soo mentions that Celeste had been reported missing last year, raising questions about how her family knew she was around after her disappearance. Soo addresses the public criticism towards Celeste's family for not taking better care of her and allowing her to run away multiple times. It's noted that Celeste went missing several times before being officially reported with a missing child's poster, with the police sometimes returning her home, although not all instances may have been reported.
David was on tour, performing, including a show on September 9th while Celeste's body was found in his parked Tesla. He continued to travel for his tour in Asia from August to November and released another song, "Where Did It Go Wrong?", in December of 2024. However, his activities, such as a social media post with a morbid image of a cat, the release of his music, including the Fortnite anthem "Locked and Loaded," and his posts about relationships, coinciding with Celeste’s disappearance have raised suspicions.
A performance by David in Houston a few months ago, possibly in July, led to a breakdown which Stephanie suggests might be linked to "so many emotional ties" possibly related to Celeste. David's music video collaboration for "Summer Uptown" and social media posts referring to missing his girlfriend further suggest a connection to Celeste’s disappearance.
Unconfirmed sightings and interactions have fueled speculation. A TikTok video showed Celeste possibly attending a family gathering months after she was reported missing. There's difficulty in confirming the validity of reported sightings, and images of any girl who hides her face are often associated with Celeste. Comments suggest s ...
Timeline of Celeste's Disappearance and Death
As the investigation unfolds, the co-hosts discuss various legal implications that David could face, though no charges have been mentioned as of the provided podcast transcript.
Given the age difference between David and Celeste, the co-hosts indicate that David may face statutory rape charges if their relationship is confirmed. No specific legal charges are discussed, but Stephanie Soo points out public anger towards Celeste's family, implying a significant age difference that could lead to statutory rape charges. The mention that David allegedly promised to marry Celeste when she turns 18, along with images of her with a diamond ring, suggest that there's a relationship that could lead to charges if confirmed. It is widely speculated among netizens that David could face at least statutory rape charges due to the age difference. Additionally, concerns about Celeste being described as older than she was at the time of her death tie back into the potential for statutory rape charges.
While the cause of Celeste's death is deferred, the LAPD robbery and homicide unit's involvement and a slip in a statement suggesting it's a homicide investigation raise suspicions that David might face related charges. Although no specific charges of homicide are discussed in the transcript, there is public sentiment holding David responsible for Celeste's death, with some people suggesting he deserves severe penalties. Stephanie Soo mentions an incident where David allegedly had someone dead in his trunk, which, if connecte ...
Potential Legal Implications and Charges David Could Face
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