Neo Langston Arrested for Refusing to Testify in Celeste Rivas Hernández Case

The arrest of Neo Langston represents a significant escalation in the investigation into the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernández.

“Arrest of a witness linked to D4vd for refusing to testify in the investigation into the murder of teenage Celeste Rivas Hernández”

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Langston, a 23-year-old social media influencer with close ties to rising musician D4vd (David Anthony Burke), was arrested on January 22, 2026.

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He was arrested by Helena, Montana police at his mother's home after failing to appear as a subpoenaed witness.

The arrest stemmed from his refusal to testify before a Los Angeles County grand jury convened to review the case evidence.

Court records indicate that the Los Angeles County court order was issued after Langston failed to appear as a subpoenaed witness.

Authorities confirmed his reluctance to testify raised questions about what information he might possess regarding Celeste's interactions.

The investigation has been marked by unusual secrecy measures that have drawn criticism from civil liberties advocates.

The Los Angeles Police Department sought and obtained a court order sealing key records of the investigation.

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This includes the autopsy report, a measure described as rare in California by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Odey Ukpo.

The order prohibits the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner from releasing the autopsy results and cause of death.

Authorities have defended these secrecy measures as necessary to protect witnesses and preserve investigation integrity.

The restricted access to information has created frustration among those following the closely watched case.

The discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernández's remains on September 8, 2025, shocked investigators.

“Arrest of a witness linked to D4vd for refusing to testify in the investigation into the murder of teenage Celeste Rivas Hernández”

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Her remains were found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to musician D4vd's name.

Her body was in an advanced state of decomposition inside the front trunk of the vehicle.

Detectives believe her remains remained in the trunk for an extended period.

While her remains were partially dismembered, she was not decapitated, contradicting early online rumors.

Celeste was reported missing from her Lake Elsinore, California home in April 2024.

She was reported missing just days before her fifteenth birthday.

Earlier runaway reports complicated the initial police response to her disappearance.

Legal analysts note that arresting a key witness typically signals prosecutors believe his testimony could be crucial to potential charges.

Despite grand jury secrecy, video recordings and court filings confirm Langston appeared briefly before the jury in early February.

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He was moved from Montana back to Los Angeles before his grand jury appearance.

Langston was subsequently released on $60,000 bond.

Sources indicate several witnesses in the musician's wider circle have already testified or are expected to testify.

The investigation has been ongoing for months with detectives gathering evidence and witness statements.

Detectives are working to determine how Celeste's body ended up inside the vehicle.