Twitch Streamer Arrested in Murder Investigation Fallout
A well-known Twitch streamer, Neo Langston, was taken into custody at his mother’s home in Montana. His arrest on January 22 came after he allegedly failed to show up as a witness in a murder case unfolding in Los Angeles.
Langston, just 23, was apprehended based on a warrant from the Los Angeles Police Department, as indicated by prison records. Court documents disclosed that his failure to appear was tied to his required testimony in this ongoing murder investigation.
The details around the case for which Langston was called to testify aren’t fully clear, but his friend, rapper D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke), is a person of interest. This connects to the tragic murder of a teenage girl in Los Angeles.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s dismembered body was discovered inside Burke’s old Tesla in Hollywood Hills. He was traveling when she was found and became the primary suspect after an extensive investigation lasting over two months. Authorities suspect he might not have acted alone.
Hernandez had been missing for over a year before her remains were located. All eyes turned to Burke once the car was seized, especially when a lyric from one of his unreleased tracks seemed to reference Hernandez. The lines mentioned tattoos shared with Celeste, and he had previously featured a girl who resembled her on his Twitch stream.
A grand jury is currently involved in the case, with several witnesses already providing testimony. Tensions are high, particularly after one witness was deemed “uncooperative” during a heated moment with a deputy district attorney.
It’s uncertain whether Langston wanted to remain a witness or not. After posting $60,000 bail, he was released from custody early Saturday morning.
As for Hernandez, the exact cause of death remains unknown. The autopsy faced delays due to severe decomposition after her body was exposed to the California heat for several weeks. Burke’s mansion, which is oddly fitted with a significant “burn cage” incinerator, is now on the market for an eye-popping $20,000 a month.
No arrests have been made relating to Hernandez’s murder, but Burke, alongside an unnamed individual, is suspected to be involved. Disturbingly, Burke has reportedly ceased cooperation with detectives since the investigation commenced.
