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Celeste Rivas’ alleged cousin speaks out amid online debate over teen’s death involving D4vd

Alleged cousin defends Celeste Rivas and addresses family, D4vd’s role in ongoing online debate.


Pop Culture & Art September 19, 2025 Less than a minute read
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A viral online debate has erupted surrounding the tragic case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose remains were discovered in September 2025.

The discussion began when Reddit users shared screenshots of a TikTok comment section about the case.

One user, @nahomy, claimed to be Celeste’s alleged cousin and stated that detectives had contacted their mother to brief the family on the investigation.

They also noted that Celeste had “ran away multiple times” before her death and defended the family against accusations.

r/d4vd - Celeste’s alleged cousin commenting in TikTok’s last night  r/d4vd - Celeste’s alleged cousin commenting in TikTok’s last night

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r/d4vd - Celeste’s alleged cousin commenting in TikTok’s last night r/d4vd - Celeste’s alleged cousin commenting in TikTok’s last night

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r/d4vd - Celeste’s alleged cousin commenting in TikTok’s last night r/d4vd - Celeste’s alleged cousin commenting in TikTok’s last night

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r/d4vd - Celeste’s alleged cousin commenting in TikTok’s last night  r/d4vd - Celeste’s alleged cousin commenting in TikTok’s last night

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Other participants in the thread raised general concerns about parental responsibility, predatory behavior, and the alleged involvement of D4vd, though no one is officially charged.

The online exchange reflects the intense public interest surrounding the case and illustrates how social media has become a forum for debate about tragedy, accountability, and grief.

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