D4vd Home Swatting Incident Amidst Investigation into Teen Found in Singer's Car
Law&Crime NetworkOctober 1, 202523 min586,832 views
30 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβSwatting Incident at D4vd's Home
- π¨ Police responded to D4vd's family home in Texas with guns drawn on September 18th, following a report of gunfire and a woman screaming.
- β The officers were responding to a 911 call alleging a person was dead at the address, leading to confusion and fear for D4vd's parents.
- π It appears to have been a swatting incident, where a false report was made to draw law enforcement to the property.
- π The caller used an out-of-state number, and the parents expressed concern that someone was "messing with us."
Investigation into Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Death
- π The body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in a 2023 Tesla registered to singer D4vd in Hollywood.
- β³ The car had reportedly been parked for several weeks before being towed, suggesting Celeste may have been deceased for that duration.
- β There are no confirmed arrests, persons of interest, or suspects in Celeste's death, nor a confirmed relationship between D4vd and Celeste.
- π LAPD Captain Scott Williams stated that authorities know Celeste died and her body was placed in the car, but are investigating potential criminal culpability beyond concealment of the body.
Theories and Potential Connections
- π€ A theory suggests D4vd may have been framed, with the body deliberately placed in his car to link him to the crime.
- π± The swatting incident is being considered as potentially connected to the framing theory, possibly by the same perpetrator.
- π» Law enforcement, potentially with FBI assistance, is investigating the swatting call's origin, including the use of VoIP systems to mask the caller's location.
- π Data from the Tesla's computer is expected to provide crucial information about the car's activity and the timeline of events.
Expert Analysis and Next Steps
- βοΈ Retired FBI agent Colin L. Schmitt believes the swatting incident doesn't necessarily surprise him given the case's national attention and the existence of "bad actors."
- β οΈ Schmitt highlights the insidious nature of swatting, which can put individuals in danger.
- π΅οΈ LAPD is working with other agencies to trace the swatting call and will investigate any connection between the caller and the victim or persons of interest.
- β³ Schmitt anticipates it may take several more months for law enforcement to resolve the case due to the media scrutiny and the need for careful investigation.
D4vd's Public Silence and Online Activity
- π€ D4vd has not made a public statement or appearance since the news broke, and his tour was cancelled.
- π Online claims suggest D4vd has been active on his subreddit, deleting critical posts, which was later locked down.
- π€ Representatives stated D4vd was cooperating with law enforcement, but this has not been officially confirmed.
- π€« Schmitt suggests D4vd's silence is a strategic move by his crisis management team, advising him not to speak until any potential involvement is clarified.
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