D4vd Dashcam Footage From The Night Of Murder Goes Viral
The shocking murder of 15-year-old Celeste Hernandez has gripped Los Angeles and the internet for months, but this week, the case took an explosive turn. Dashcam footage from the night of her death—reportedly belonging to rising musician D4vd (David)—has surfaced online, sending social media into a frenzy and reigniting calls for justice.
As the viral video unravels the mystery, new allegations against David, his role in the cover-up, and the disturbing involvement of Celeste’s family have come to light. Here’s everything you need to know about the wildest true crime story of 2024.
The Footage That Changed Everything
It started quietly. Federal investigators announced that David had destroyed the surveillance footage from the CCTV system at his Hollywood Hills home. But fate had other plans: a neighbor’s security cameras were rolling, capturing every moment from Celeste’s arrival to David emerging hours later with a large rubber bag—believed to contain her dismembered remains.
The dashcam footage, apparently synced with external security feeds, quickly went viral after being leaked on Reddit and TikTok. The grainy video shows Celeste entering the house late at night, followed by hours of silence. Then, at 3:17 AM, David is seen dragging a heavy bag to his Tesla, struggling to lift it into the trunk. The internet erupted, with hashtags like #JusticeForCeleste and #D4vdFootage trending worldwide.
A Gruesome Discovery
Celeste Hernandez was reported missing in April 2024. Her decomposed, dismembered body was found weeks later in the trunk of David’s Tesla, abandoned at an impound lot just six minutes from his home. The car sat there for five days, its foul odor finally prompting police to investigate. What they found was the stuff of nightmares.
From the beginning, rumors swirled about Celeste’s relationship with David. Friends and family confirmed that David, then 18, began dating Celeste when she was just 11 years old. The relationship continued for years, hidden in plain sight through Discord chats, viral livestreams, and secret meetups. Celeste’s friends recalled her living full-time at David’s house while she was listed as missing, communicating through a new Discord account called “Deleted user.”
The Livestreams That Haunt
One disturbing livestream from early 2024 resurfaced after Celeste’s death. In it, Celeste calls David out for being with her despite her age. The two banter awkwardly, with Celeste saying, “Kids trained you. No, you didn’t. That’s controversial.” David, visibly uncomfortable, tries to brush it off. The stream ends with Celeste saying, “Delete everything. Delete. Delete everything. Everything goes.” Fans now see this as a chilling premonition.
Celeste’s online presence was anything but quiet. Just months before her death, she posted a photo wearing an engagement ring David had allegedly given her after getting her pregnant. David himself confirmed the pregnancy during a fan Q&A, replying, “Me? And @deleteduser got a kid on the way.”
The Timeline Unravels
As police pieced together Celeste’s final days, her friends revealed that she stopped responding to texts around late July, just as David’s tour began. She was seen at his first few shows, but by the third, she vanished. Investigators believe this was when Celeste was attacked and killed.
The impound lot where her body was found is just a short drive from David’s home. Police theorize that, unsure what to do, David stashed her remains in the car and parked it at the impound before leaving for his tour, hoping to “take care of it later.”
Forensics and CSI Drama
The LAPD’s search of David’s Hollywood Hills rental was straight out of a crime drama. Investigators sprayed luminol—familiar to viewers of CSI—to detect traces of blood, even if it had been cleaned. They scoured floors, drains, and every corner, hoping to confirm their theory that Celeste was killed and dismembered in the house before being moved to the Tesla.
While the results of the forensic search remain sealed, the proximity of David’s house to the impound lot and the dashcam footage have strengthened the case against him. Police have not officially named David as a suspect, but the search warrant itself suggests probable cause.
Family, Money, and Disturbing Allegations
The case grew even darker when neighbors and friends accused Celeste’s family of enabling the relationship. One neighbor claimed, “Her family knew he was with her since she was 11. They didn’t care. All they cared for was the money given to them.” According to multiple sources, David paid Celeste’s family thousands of dollars to keep her living with him, with some alleging payments as high as $10,000 a week.
Discord messages between Celeste and David reveal her venting about her parents, and David replying, “Don’t worry, I’ll fix it”—a phrase now believed to reference bribes to her family. Friends say Celeste’s mother “sold her” to David, and her friends extorted him to keep quiet about her whereabouts. The community is calling for the family to be held accountable alongside David.
The Internet Sleuths and Viral Comments
Social media has played a massive role in exposing the truth. Comments dating back to 2024 warned of David’s relationship with minors. One, from Robin River, read, “Waiting for LAPD to get David for messing with minors.” As the case blew up, users from Lake Elsinore—Celeste’s hometown—shared rumors of her family’s complicity and her friends’ extortion.
TMZ, working closely with law enforcement, reported that Celeste came from a troubled home, which may have driven her to run away. Surveillance footage from local stores and school buses captured Celeste using fake IDs to appear older and evade detection.
The Rental House Mystery
The Hollywood Hills house where Celeste was allegedly killed was a $20,000/month rental. When police closed in, David and his manager abruptly broke the lease and disappeared. The house was outfitted with cameras inside and out, but only David had access to the footage. The owner confirmed that David was the sole administrator of the security system, leaving police scrambling to recover deleted video.
With David refusing to cooperate and his whereabouts unknown, investigators are racing against time. The dashcam footage leaked by the neighbor may be the last piece of evidence needed for an arrest.
The Tesla and Tech Evidence
Fans and internet sleuths have pointed out that Teslas are equipped with multiple cameras, including ones that record every movement around the car. “Teslas have at least five cameras on all corners. They would see who opens the frunk. It’s not moving fast enough.