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D4vd's Tesla, Key Evidence in Celeste Hernandez Case, Removed from Impound

Law&Crime NetworkFebruary 3, 202625 min94,471 views
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Tesla's Release and Potential Destruction

  • 🚗 David's Tesla, the vehicle where Celeste Rivas Hernandez's body was found, was released from LAPD evidence hold after 48 hours.
  • ⏳ The vehicle was scheduled for auction but was picked up by an individual with David's notarized power of attorney in the hours before.
  • 💰 Storage fees for the Tesla had accumulated to approximately $10,500 since it was available for pickup in September.
  • 🔍 Private investigator Steve Fischer believes the car is likely being destroyed to remove it from public view and David's name.

Investigation and Legal Process

  • ⚖️ No arrests or charges have been made in connection with Celeste's death or the concealment of her body.
  • 📰 David has not been officially named a suspect, despite reports of a grand jury hearing evidence.
  • 🚗 The Tesla was processed for DNA and fingerprints, but as it was not considered the instrument of death, it was not held indefinitely.
  • 🤝 The individual who picked up the car was not known to Fischer but had to have David's notarized signature, indicating a connection.

Broader Criminal Context

  • 💔 Fischer suggests the case extends beyond homicide to include sex crimes and trafficking of Celeste, who was a runaway.
  • 🗣️ He believes multiple people likely knew Celeste was in the car and that the Discord server David had may contain crucial information.
  • 🚨 The arrest of Neil Langston on a failure-to-appear warrant is viewed with concern, potentially as a last-ditch effort by prosecutors to secure testimony or cooperation.

Challenges and Concerns

  • ❓ Fischer expresses concern that the case may be stalled, questioning why charges haven't been filed after five months, given the circumstances.
  • 🕵️ He notes that loyalty among David's associates may be hindering cooperation with investigators.
  • 🏠 The property owners where David had been staying are concerned about keeping Celeste's case in the public eye and highlighting the exploitation of young girls by predators.
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