Podcast Summary:

Podcast: Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present
Episode: Singer D4vd Friend Arrested, Charged With A Felony
Original Release: January 26, 2026
Hosts: Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes (iHeartPodcasts)

Episode Overview

This episode examines a new development in the high-profile investigation involving singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) after the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in his car's trunk. The hosts discuss the recent arrest of D4vd’s close friend, Neo Langston—a 23-year-old streamer—on a felony charge related not to murder, but for failing to testify before a grand jury. Robach and Holmes break down how this arrest fits into the ongoing, carefully-guarded investigation and public fascination with the case.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Arrest of D4vd’s Friend, Neo Langston

• Arrest Details:
  • Neo Langston, a social media streamer and longtime friend of D4vd, was arrested in Montana after failing to appear as a grand jury witness (02:44, 03:21).
  • The charge is a felony; he was extradited to Los Angeles, held without bond, then released on $60,000 bail (06:10–06:53).
• Significance:
  • The arrest has reignited public speculation, as Langston is publicly associated with D4vd and may possess crucial information.
  • Authorities confirm Langston’s arrest is tied to an ongoing grand jury investigation into Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death.
• Mugshot Discussion:
  • Langston’s mugshot drew attention due to his "bizarrely smiling, a big, wide smile" (05:57, Amy Robach), leading to online fascination.

Amy Robach [03:21]: "David's friend now who we know has appeared in videos and photos online and publicly with David over the years...has been arrested...after he failed to appear as a witness before a grand jury. That is the charge he is facing. That is actually a felony."

2. Case Status & Investigation Updates

• Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case Recap:
  • Celeste was found deceased, dismembered, and decomposed in the front trunk of D4vd's Tesla in September, nearly a year and a half after she went missing (03:21, 15:04).
  • Police have stated there was a relationship between D4vd and the victim, and officially named him a suspect in November (15:04, 07:51).
  • Grand jury proceedings have been underway since November, but no murder charges have been filed yet (15:04, 16:40).
• Information Blackout:
  • Law enforcement and the medical examiner have kept a tight lid on case details, citing court orders, grand jury secrecy, and an active investigation (15:04, 16:40).
  • The lack of official information has fueled online speculation and rumors.

Amy Robach [07:51]: "Even though, yes, we did get word officially in November from law enforcement that he is a suspect, obviously he has still not been charged."

3. D4vd’s Response (or Lack Thereof)

• Silence from D4vd:
  • D4vd has remained entirely silent publicly, canceled his tour only after Celeste's identity was confirmed, and stopped cooperating with police by late fall (07:51–08:50).
  • His camp initially claimed cooperation, but police later disputed this.
• Online Reaction:
  • The hosts note that the vacuum of information has led people to "fill it in" with speculation, sometimes going "bananas online" (08:50, Amy Robach).
• Empathy and Public Perception:
  • Holmes points out the lack of any public statement or expression of sympathy from D4vd (09:14), which is unusual but not necessarily incriminating, given legal advice.

TJ Holmes [09:14]: "He's never even said, 'My heart goes out to her family.' Just the most basic of things. It's not an admission of guilt or innocence, it's just what a human being does when a human being, you know, dies, you would say something..."

4. Legal and Prosecutorial Strategy

• Grand Jury Process:
  • The grand jury’s role is to determine if charges are warranted; the defense does not participate at this stage (16:40).
  • The grand jury may continue to hear evidence through February or longer; no timeline for charges (16:40–17:42).
• Compelling Witness Testimony:
  • The hosts clarify that refusing to testify can result in jail time (10:12, TJ Holmes), and discuss whether witnesses can plead the Fifth during grand jury proceedings.
• California Legal Context:
  • The hosts note that the LAPD Robbery Homicide Division is leading the investigation (05:20), and such cases are often managed with extra caution in high-profile situations.

Amy Robach [16:40]: "Many times, the grand jury route is the best route because they hand down indictments after reviewing testimony, the defense doesn’t get to present their case…but certainly this is the way prosecutors vet out a case: do we have enough evidence?"

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the vacuum of information:

  "This has gone bananas online because there’s been such a, an emptiness, there’s been such a vacuum of information, people are filling it in."
  — Amy Robach [08:50]

• On the mugshot:

  "He was smiling. Yeah. Yeah. A lot of folks pointed out to just how bizarre it was, that it was almost like he was posing for a selfie in his own mugshot."
  — Amy Robach [05:57]

• On slow progress and expectation:

  "There have been plenty of reports saying that in the coming weeks there should be charges at some point. But man, we’ve been waiting for those potential charges to be released for months now."
  — Amy Robach [16:40]

• On possible involvement of more individuals:

  "...authorities have said about this David investigation, that it does remain active and that multiple people may have been involved in a part of the disposal of Ms. Hernandez’s body."
  — Amy Robach [10:19]

Key Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment / Topic | |------------|-----------------------------------------------| | 02:44 | Arrest details of Neo Langston | | 03:21 | Discussion of connections, case background | | 05:20 | LAPD division confirmation | | 05:57 | Public reaction to Langston’s mugshot | | 06:10-06:53| Bail, extradition, and custody info | | 07:51 | D4vd officially a suspect, tour cancellation, cooperation ends | | 09:14 | Public reaction, D4vd's silence, basic empathy| | 10:12 | Legal consequences of refusing subpoena | | 15:04 | Case recap, investigation secrecy | | 16:40 | Grand jury, prosecutorial strategy, timeline |

Overall Tone

The hosts maintain a measured, slightly incredulous tone, balancing journalistic objectivity with genuine surprise and empathy for the victim’s family and public curiosity. They stress the scale and intensity of online reaction, the profound secrecy of the investigation, and the unusual scenario of such a public figure remaining almost totally silent.

Summary Takeaways

• The arrest of Neo Langston marks the first real movement in the mysterious and highly publicized case.
• Authorities continue to withhold key details, confirming only that the investigation is active and complex.
• D4vd remains a suspect but not a charged party, and his lack of public response stokes even further speculation.
• The prosecution appears to be slow-rolling the process, likely to ensure airtight legal proceedings.
• Future episodes are promised to track new developments and any potential charges.