Mogul Vision’s Josh Marshall Denies Involvement in Teen’s Death

D4vd’s manager, Josh Marshall of Mogul Vision, using the handle @JMogul on TikTok, appeared to clap back at comments accusing him of involvement in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez: “I had zero knowledge of anything”

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Josh Marshall, the manager of music star D4vd and founder of Mogul Vision, has taken to TikTok under the handle “JMogul” (this also appears to be his verified Instagram handle as well) to address swirling speculation surrounding the tragic death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her badly decomposed body was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to D4vd on September 8, 2025 (what would have been a day after her 15th birthday), igniting a high-profile investigation that has drawn intense public and media scrutiny. Marshall, who rented the Hollywood Hills home where D4vd was staying, has used the platform to deny involvement and call for factual reporting, marking his first public statements on the matter.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing from Lake Elsinore multiple times in 2024 at age 13, was found deceased earlier this month, thrusting D4vd and his manager into the spotlight. Marshall, a music industry executive known for managing artists such as D4vd, KennyHoopla, and Lil Mosey, has faced questions about his knowledge of the teenager’s whereabouts and connection with his client. This scrutiny intensified after a private investigator reported that a 2024 email had surfaced, suggesting that concerned adults in Rivas’ life alerted Marshall to her absence, and speculated she was with the singer. It was noted that Marshall did not respond to the email (and perhaps he never received it); however, Rivas returned home the following day. This has led to speculation that Marshall may have informed D4vd and Rivas that authorities could be searching for her. Marshall is now setting the record straight, saying he received no email and has “zero knowledge of anything.”

@girltownnj Allegedly. Justice for Celeste Rivas Hernandez🙏. What do you guys think?! #d4vd #truecrime #truecrimetok ♬ original sound – GIRL TOWN

In a series of comments and posts, Marshall has sought to clarify his position and deny receiving any email. On a video by TikTok user “GirlTownNJ,” he responded sharply to accusations. When a user commented, “I swear to god I been saying this to my boyfriend!!!! I think Josh did it,” and “GIRL TOWN” replied, “I THINK he’s heavily involved,” Marshall retorted, “How dare you say something like this with no facts.” He elaborated further in a detailed statement: “This video is false and the person is misinformed. This is the only time I’ll speak on this matter. FOR NOW. This has been a tough time for my family as I am a father of 3 children. I received no emails and I’m no one’s room mate, I live full time at home with my wife and kids. My daughter is 14 and this news is affecting so many lives. I never received any emails. I had zero knowledge of anything and I don’t live in California. Also I work remotely 95% of the time and my job doesn’t require me to have much interaction with any of my clients/David, as there are many others that work with him on a day to day capacity, not me. This news is tragic for so many and for her family. I hope the proper authorities get to the bottom of it soon. Let me remind people a lot of this is speculation and alleged. In the meantime, I am with my family helping them emotionally get through the news of this tragedy. Please report on factual information. – Josh Marshall”

Addressing rumors about his vehicles as it was previously reported that Marshall may have driven a red Tesla that was parked in the garage, Marshall posted, “I have no cars registered in my name in California. Nor have any of my cars been in that state… please use facts with supporting evidence when making comments.” Another handle noted, “TMZ is talking about this case on a mainstream LEVEL..We are small content creators and it is funny, Mr. Marshall would come to us instead of mainstream..,” Marshall replied, “lol I’ve never lived in that home. I live in an entirely different state with my family. I do not have access to any cameras nor anything on that property. Stop creating false narratives and Assumptions.”

Marshall’s comments come as the investigation continues, with some questioning his limited interaction with D4vd despite managing him. In a follow-up post, he addressed misinformation broadly: “This is for anyone that has spread Misinformation about me that greatly affects myself and my family without any regard for the facts. Also I hope the creator of this video pins my comment and corrects what she said with a new video and anyone else making false comments or following a narrative about me that isn’t true.”

TMZ recently revealed surveillance footage from March of 2024 from a local liquor store that showed Celeste Rivas both walking and running, without any of her belongings, and sporting a black hooded sweatshirt. The liquor store owner recalled to TMZ that Rivas got into a car, however could not recall the make or model, and it unfortunately was not captured on camera.

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LAPD issued a search warrant on the Hollywood Hills home that D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, was staying on September 18, 2025. Following the search, D4vd’s belongings were seen being packed in boxes and removed from the property by movers, and it was reported by the homeowner that Marshall broke his $20000 a month lease with the property. D4vd halted the September 19th release of his new album “Withered Deluxe” and had cancelled his upcoming tour schedule, however has not made a statement to the public. His label Interscope also has yet to speak out.

As of September 19, 2025, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office classified Rivas’ cause of Death as “pending further medical evaluation.” Many outlets have stated that her manner of death has now been classified as a homicide; however, the ME’s website has not been updated.

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