Feds ARREST D4vd’s Manager After Leaked Footage Shows Him ABDUCTING Celeste│He’s Facing LIFE

Feds ARREST D4vd’s Manager After Leaked Footage Shows Him ABDUCTING Celeste│He’s Facing LIFE

Los Angeles, CA — The music industry is reeling after federal agents arrested Josh Marshall, manager for rising star D4vd, in connection with the abduction and tragic death of 14-year-old Celeste Revas Hernandez. The arrest comes after weeks of mounting speculation, online investigations, and explosive new evidence—including leaked footage allegedly showing Marshall dragging Celeste into a Tesla that would later become the scene of her grisly demise.

The case has gripped social media, fueled by a complex web of relationships, ignored warnings, and a growing sense that the adults tasked with protecting vulnerable young people failed at every turn. Now, with Marshall facing life in prison, fans, family, and industry insiders are demanding answers about how such a tragedy could unfold in plain sight.

The Tesla Connection

“A lot of people had access to that Tesla,” said one source close to the investigation—a statement that, if true, complicates the narrative and raises questions about who else may have been involved. But for federal prosecutors, the focus is squarely on Josh Marshall, whose actions over the past year appear to have crossed the line from negligence to criminality.

From the outset, online sleuths were suspicious of Marshall’s relationship with Celeste. Allegations swirled that he knew she was underage, yet still encouraged her to run away from home and live with him and D4vd. These rumors gained new urgency when leaked surveillance footage surfaced, reportedly showing Marshall abducting Celeste and forcing her into the Tesla. The footage, now in the hands of investigators, could prove pivotal in the case against him.

Red Flags Ignored

To understand how things escalated to this point, one must look back at the warning signs. Marshall was supposed to be managing D4vd’s career, not embroiling himself in a criminal investigation. Yet, evidence suggests he was repeatedly warned about Celeste’s status as a missing minor.

In February 2024, a family friend of Celeste sent Marshall an email with her missing person’s report attached, bluntly stating, “We know Celeste is living with you guys. She needs to return home.” Within days, Celeste did return home—suggesting Marshall saw the email and knew she was a missing child. But the reprieve was short-lived. Weeks later, Celeste was back at the apartment, living with D4vd and Marshall.

This timeline isn’t speculation; it comes directly from people close to Celeste who tried to intervene. For a manager at a major label like Innerscope Records, being told your artist has a missing 14-year-old under his roof should trigger immediate action: call her parents, call the police, create distance. Instead, Marshall remained silent.

Private investigator Steve Fischer, a respected missing persons PI, told Pop Crime TV, “The silence from Josh, D4vd, and even Innerscope Records was deafening—and not a good look.” That silence persisted even after Celeste was found dead.

Denials and Damage Control

After Celeste’s body was discovered, Marshall went online to deny everything. He insisted no such email ever reached him, that he never lived with D4vd, and that he had no knowledge of Celeste or her situation. When accused on TikTok, he pushed back, calling the allegations baseless and unfair.

But cracks in his story quickly emerged. Celeste had turned up at his place twice. The February email was enough to bring her home the first time, and when she ran away again, her friends contacted Marshall directly. This detail alone convinced many that he was directly involved.

Marshall’s official statement reads:

“The video was false and the person is misinformed. This is the only time I’ll speak on this matter. For now, this has been a tough time for my family as I am a father of three children. I received no emails and I am no one’s roommate. I live full-time at home with my wife and kids. My daughter is 14 and this news is affecting so many lives. I never received any emails. I had zero knowledge of anything. I don’t live in California. Also, I work remotely 95% of the time. My job doesn’t require me to have much interaction with any of my clients/D4vd, as there are many others that work with him on a day-to-day capacity, not me. This news is tragic for so many and for her family. I hope the proper authorities get to the bottom of it soon.”

On the surface, it sounds like damage control from a man trying to protect his family. But the receipts don’t lie: the email existed, the timelines add up, and Celeste’s friends had contacted him before. Somehow, she still ended up living under his roof again.

The Bracelet and the “M”

When police discovered Celeste’s body, she was wearing a bracelet with a single letter—“M.” Fans quickly connected it to Josh Marshall, who is often pictured wearing a chain with the same letter. Maybe it’s a coincidence, but in a case where everything feels connected, people weren’t buying it.

The LAPD reported that Celeste’s body appeared to have been in the Tesla for weeks before it was discovered. Neighbors had noticed the car parked for a long time, and the Tesla wasn’t hidden—it was just sitting out in the street, moved a few times before being abandoned on Bluebird Avenue. When tow yard employees noticed the smell, police opened the trunk and found Celeste wrapped in a bag, her remains dismembered. This wasn’t something that could be explained away as ignorance; it was a clear attempt to cover up a crime.

A neighbor later found a Tesla key card near D4vd’s Hollywood Hills property, picked it up, and turned it in to the LAPD. With all this evidence, Marshall’s denials sounded increasingly shaky.

Online Sleuths and the Subreddit Meltdown

While Marshall continued to deny everything, fans launched their own investigation. On D4vd’s official subreddit, with over 200,000 members, users dug into Celeste’s death and D4vd’s connection to her, posting screenshots, dissecting lyrics, and analyzing music videos. But posts began disappearing, and threads were locked. Redditors realized that the only listed moderator was D4vd himself—suggesting he was actively removing incriminating discussions.

The backlash was swift. Fans accused D4vd of covering his tracks, and the subreddit was eventually locked. But the digging didn’t stop. Allegations surfaced that Celeste was not the only underage girl D4vd had pursued. One user claimed he dated an eighth grader and paid her friends to keep quiet.

A chilling comment on D4vd’s TikTok from February 2024 read, “Waiting for LAPD to get your ass for messing with the 13-year-old girl.” At the time, it seemed like trolling. In hindsight, it looks like a warning.

Music Videos as Evidence?

Fans revisited D4vd’s music, and what they found was disturbing. In the video for “One More Dance,” D4vd plays both killer and victim, dragging a body and shoving it into a trunk. After Celeste was found in his Tesla’s trunk, the visuals took on a sinister new meaning. Was it a coincidence, or something more?

Innerscope Records: Silence Speaks Volumes

While fans tore apart social media with theories, Innerscope Records remained silent. Not a single statement, not even a vague acknowledgment of the situation. For many, that silence was damning. Innerscope, which once signed Cassie as a teenager, appeared to be protecting its investment instead of demanding answers.

The Backlash Intensifies

On X (formerly Twitter), the outrage grew. Viral posts read, “The silence is deafening, D4vd. You have nothing to say about your underage girlfriend ending up dead in a car registered to you. And you, Josh Marshall, you knew everything about his life. You managed him. How are you both still quiet?”

Others demanded arrests: “Arrest these two right here. One or both of them did something to Celeste. Josh knew she was underage and missing. Locked them both up. LAPD is taking too long.”

A Pattern of Behavior

Celeste’s ex-boyfriend Damian and his mother, Jaime, confirmed she had a troubled home life and a history of running away. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reported Celeste missing three times in 2024 before her final disappearance. Insiders allege Josh Marshall knew about her instability and used it to his advantage, convincing her to stay with him.

Josh’s track record also came under scrutiny. He previously managed Lil Mosey, who faced similar allegations, and Innerscope lawyers helped Mosey beat the case.

The Shift in Focus

Not everyone blames D4vd. Commentator Charleston White argued there’s no real evidence linking him to the killing, suggesting that’s why the LAPD hasn’t arrested him. Now, with federal agents turning their attention to Marshall, reports indicate they have serious evidence—including video and photo footage from the Tesla.

A Tragedy That Demands Accountability

At its heart, this case is about more than internet theories. A 14-year-old girl lost her life, and the adults responsible stayed silent until the law stepped in. Whether Marshall carried out the crime or simply knew too much and did nothing, the outcome is the same: a career meant to guide artists has become a headline about an arrest. If the feds’ evidence holds up, Josh Marshall could spend the rest of his life answering for his choices.

For now, the music world watches as the investigation unfolds, hoping for justice—and fearing what else might come to light.