The Flo Show, No Filter
Episode: Decomposing Secrets: David, Celeste, and the Tesla Trunk Murder
Host: Flo
Date: September 19, 2025
Overview
In this gripping Friday edition of The Flo Show, No Filter, Flo dives deep into the disturbing story of David (David Anthony Burke), a singer/rapper whose Tesla was found with the decomposed remains of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The episode explores the timeline, red flags, family reactions, community frustrations, and haunting parallels between David’s music and real-life events. With his signature unfiltered commentary and community-driven engagement, Flo peels back the layers of this true crime case, speculating on motives, missed interventions, and the significance of art imitating life.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Show Announcements & Tone Setting
[00:00-07:45]
- Flo announces changes to the show schedule (Tuesdays & Thursdays for subscribers only).
- Light-hearted banter and community check-ins; maintaining a supportive, interactive tone with listeners.
- “Amidst all this crazy ass crazy that we got going on, we get a chance to wake up in the morning, talk about it, be about it, make sense of all this madness that’s going on.” – Flo [03:22]
- Flo sets up the nature of today's episode: more casual, a bit like “shrimp gumbo—just a mix of everything with some fire.”
2. Case Background: Discovery of Celeste’s Body
[08:00-16:30]
- Incident Summary: The decomposed body of 15-year-old Celeste was found in the trunk of David’s Tesla at a Hollywood impound, after the car was abandoned in the hills.
- Case gained infamy after rumors of David’s arrest spread, though Flo clarifies: “There are rumors that he has been arrested. However, those rumors are false. He has canceled the tour. Allegedly.” – Flo [09:15]
- First Red Flag: David continued his tour even after the discovery of the body.
- “If a dead body pops up at your house, clock out because if you don't, I'm going to be looking at your ass.” – Flo [11:12]
- Audience and Flo express disbelief at David’s behavior and the slow progress of the case.
3. Victim & Suspect Connection
[16:30-28:10]
- Tattoo Link: Both Celeste and David have matching “shhh...” tattoos on their index fingers — a significant yet contested detail.
- Teacher’s Viral Post: A teacher states Celeste had returned to class after meeting David and spoke openly about it. Used in class as a cautionary tale about social media dangers.
- “This guy got so many red flags. This David guy. Don’t even make no sense. I don't understand what's taking so long to arrest this guy.” – Flo [20:40]
- Discussion of family and teacher narratives highlighting gaps in oversight and intervention.
4. Family Statement & Timeline
[28:10-41:00]
- Statement from Celeste’s family via GoFundMe:
- “Her family is heartbroken and devastated by the tragic loss. They are seeking help to lay her body to rest…” [33:45]
- Details: Body found September 8, car abandoned for several days; Celeste reported missing April 5, 2024.
- Autopsy deferred due to severe decomposition.
- David was on tour when the body was discovered but canceled the next date.
- “Man, that is the worst to hear about your kid being unalived and chopped up into pieces and found in somebody’s car—and to mention that that somebody is more than likely somebody that they were sleeping with and somebody who is a PDF file and preyed on your child.” – Flo [35:26]
5. Timeline Analysis & Decomposition
[41:00-49:15]
- Flo and the chat crowdsource decomposition timelines to approximate Celeste’s time of death.
- “This body didn’t decompose just in several days to the point where they don’t know what the hell going on. I believe it’s been closer to a few weeks…” – Flo [46:18]
- Potential for pregnancy is discussed as a motive, with chilling speculation:
- “Maybe his demonic ass figured the only way to get out of this is to un-alive her and hide her.” – Flo [47:45]
- Mystery: Why was the body left in the suspect’s own car? Flo suspects a failed plan or accomplice.
6. David’s Art, Lyrics, and Alleged Motives
[49:15-01:05:00]
- Scrutiny of David’s music:
- “Romantic Homicide” lyrics: “In the back of my mind, I killed you and I didn’t even regret it. I can’t believe I said it, but it’s true. I hate you.”
- David’s own words: “Everything has meaning behind it. I think that’s what poetry is… It’s like an interpretation and another person can read the same thing and take something else from it.” [53:23]
- Host: “This song didn’t age well for old Davey boy.” [55:10]
- Flo and listeners analyze music videos featuring caskets, burial rituals, and symbolism (white roses: eternal love, remembrance).
- Possible ritualistic elements and demonic imagery in David’s work.
- “This guy has all the characteristics of a motherfucker that done did something crazy. I’m sorry.” – Flo [58:40]
7. Community Reaction: Systemic Failure & Possible Blackmail
[01:05:00-01:21:00]
- Frustration with missed red flags:
- “There’s no way with all these signs that we seeing he was too comfortable.” – Flo [01:10:14]
- Listeners speculate money (hush money/blackmail) may have silenced those who could have intervened sooner.
- Teacher recounts: Celeste vanished, returned, vanished a second time—and friends allegedly tried to blackmail David over her age.
- “She was fine. Then she met this rapper singer from LA. She disappeared for a month, but then came back. And then after that, she disappeared again... But supposedly there were some kids that knew about it and was blackmailing the guy for money.” – Flo [01:17:30]
8. Key Takeaways & Action Points
[01:21:00-01:30:00]
- Importance of community vigilance and not “victim-blaming,” but accountability for all adults around kids vulnerable to exploitation.
- “We got to get on top of this kid stuff. Let’s get down.” —Flo [01:25:26]
- Listeners share support links for Celeste’s family.
- Flo urges further research, staying involved, and educating youth about social media dangers and predatory behavior.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
On the Absurdity of David Continuing His Tour:
“If you at work and a dead body turns up in your car, are you gonna continue working? That’s the only question I have. I think it’s time to clock out.”
—Flo [10:56]
On Matching Tattoos:
“Everybody don’t have that tattoo, but let’s go with that…”
—Flo [17:45] (Regarding the “shhh…” tattoo link between David and Celeste)
On Systemic Negligence:
“I would have been all over this guy like white on rice. I’d have been like, where the is my sister? Where’s my daughter? Where is my cousin?”
—Flo [01:14:20]
On Song Lyrics as Evidence:
“The lyrics include the lines in the back of my mind, I killed you and I didn’t even regret it. I can’t believe I said it, but it’s true. I hate you.”
—Flo reading and commenting [53:15]
On Blackmail and Missed Signals:
“If everybody knew about some guy named David—her family, her teachers, all these people around her—and she had been with him at least a year or two, yet nobody said anything or whatever beforehand, something’s missing. What I think is missing: Somebody was getting paid.”
—Flo [01:13:48]
Community Message:
“Ay, make sure y’all teaching these kids, telling your kids, your cousins, kids you just have relationships with, be careful on this Internet. Don’t be hiding things. Things can be dangerous. You could be come up missing the very next day…”
—Flo [01:19:30]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [08:00] - Case introduction and rumors about singer David’s arrest.
- [16:30] - Tattoo link, teacher’s story, and social media exposure.
- [28:10] - Reading and reacting to the family’s official statement.
- [41:00] - Forensic timeline, possible motive (pregnancy), and speculation on body disposal.
- [49:15] - Deep dive into David’s lyrics and videos.
- [01:05:00] - Systemic failure, hints at blackmail, and the village’s responsibility.
- [01:19:30] - Call to action: educating youth, supporting families, and further research.
Flow and Community Vibe
Flo keeps the mood deeply engaged, empathetic, and occasionally irreverent, mixing humor with genuine concern, frustration, and a drive for transparency. Listeners are brought along as collaborators—crowdsourcing facts, expressing disbelief, and sharing resources.
Final Thoughts
Flo concludes by encouraging research, vigilance, and compassion in the face of tragedy—urging listeners to both support Celeste’s family and to stay involved as the story develops. The episode weaves together community energy, sharp commentary, and a relentless pursuit of accountability, making it a compelling listen for those wanting a raw and socially conscious take on unfolding true crime.
If you want to support Celeste’s family, the GoFundMe link mentioned is available in the community chat.
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