D4vd’s Manager Fires Back at Rumors Tying Him to Teen’s Death, “Zero Knowledge”

02 October 2025

D4vd’s family home in Cypress, Texas. BACKGRID

Josh Marshall, the manager of rising artist D4vd and founder of Mogul Vision, issued a forceful rebuttal on October 2 denying any involvement in the tragic case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to the singer. In response to viral speculation on TikTok, Marshall emphasized that he had “zero knowledge” of the incident and rejected suggestions that he had ever been with D4vd at a Hollywood property connected to the investigation.

According to his statement, Marshall conducts most of his work remotely, resides out of state with his family, and maintains minimal one-on-one interaction with D4vd. He also denied having been sent any emails from the teen’s family in 2024 about her prior disappearance, a claim raised by a private investigator, saying he never received such communication. In a pointed defense, he refuted assertions that one of his vehicles was at the scene, noting that none of his vehicles are registered in California.

The controversy intensified when rumors surfaced that Marshall had hosted D4vd at a luxury rental house in Hollywood Hills, near where the Tesla was eventually impounded. Marshall dismissed these claims, reaffirming that he lives full time with his wife and children and has had no direct role in the day-to-day location decisions tied to the artist. He described news reports as misleading and stated that his remarks here would be his only public comment for now.

Investigators located Rivas’ remains in early September after the vehicle was flagged for emitting a foul odor and impounded. She was believed to have been dead for several weeks before discovery. Authorities have not named D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke) as a suspect; the singer has publicly said he is cooperating with the investigation. ([turn0news13])

The timing of Marshall’s response is notable given earlier reporting that the teen’s family had allegedly reached out to him in 2024 when she ran away. That prior disappearance had been resolved in short order, but the resurfacing of those messages fueled speculation that Marshall might have had insider knowledge. Marshall flatly denied receiving the emails.

Marshall’s role as both a manager and property occupant in the area has drawn scrutiny. He had leased the Hollywood Hills home that D4vd reportedly stayed in, but says he no longer has ties to the property and was never present at the time of the discovery. He also clarified that none of his personal vehicles were linked to the case location. ([turn0news9])

The death of Celeste Rivas has plunged this young artist into a swirl of media, varying claims, and heavy public pressure. Local police agencies continue to investigate, and a medical examiner has yet to determine the cause or manner of her death. In addition to questions about Marshall’s involvement, legal observers are watching whether authorities will pursue charges, how they treat digital evidence, and how much influence public narrative will have on a sensitive case involving a minor.

Marshall’s declaration of innocence now sits alongside numerous unanswered questions. The investigation’s path forward will depend heavily on forensic results, witness testimony, electronic traces, and whether any credible connection can be established between D4vd, Marshall, or others to the scene. For now, Marshall’s emphatic denial and pledge to stay silent beyond this statement mark his formal stance as speculation continues.