Celeste Rivas Hernandez: Dreeke Breaks Down the Behavioral Red Flags

Celeste Rivas Hernandez: Dreeke Breaks Down the Behavioral Red Flags

Author: Hidden Killers Podcast April 20, 2026 Duration: 20:54

Retired FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski to answer your questions about one of the most disturbing cases in recent memory — the alleged grooming and killing of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were found inside the Tesla of pop star D4vd.

Robin brings decades of behavioral analysis expertise to the patterns emerging in this case — a twenty-one-year-old musician who allegedly began an online relationship with a girl as young as twelve through Discord, who reportedly moved her into a rental property, and who according to investigators maintained this relationship while she was listed as a missing person. Burke was arrested on April 16, 2026, on suspicion of her killing and is being held without bail. No charges have been formally filed; the case will be presented to the District Attorney’s office for filing consideration. His defense team maintains he did not cause Celeste’s death.

Your questions cut straight to the psychology: Did Burke allegedly target Celeste specifically because of her vulnerable home life? What behavioral patterns does Robin see in the alleged grooming timeline that stretches back to 2022? How does fame create a shield that delays accountability? And what does Robin’s behavioral framework reveal about the eleven-day delay between the discovery of Celeste’s remains and her family being notified?

This is the conversation the audience has been demanding — your raw questions, Robin’s expert analysis, and the behavioral science behind how predators allegedly operate in plain sight.

Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/

Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/

Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod

X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod

This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

#CelesteRivasHernandez #D4vd #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillersLive #TrueCrime #TonyBrueski #BehavioralAnalysis #FBI #JusticeForCeleste #TrueCrimePodcast


There’s a constant stream of true crime news, but it can be hard to find a place that sorts through it all with both clarity and depth. That’s where Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns comes in. Hosted by the team behind the Hidden Killers Podcast, this daily series cuts through the noise to bring you the latest developments in ongoing cases, breaking news, and underreported stories. Each episode feels like a focused conversation, unpacking complex legal maneuvers, analyzing new evidence, and providing context that goes beyond the headlines. You’ll hear thoughtful commentary that questions the narrative, explores the human impact, and considers the broader systemic issues at play. This isn't just a recap; it's a daily briefing for anyone who wants to stay informed on the true crime stories that matter, delivered with a pace that matches the ever-evolving nature of the genre. Tune in for a straightforward, no-frills approach to the day's most pressing crime-related events.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns
Podcast Episodes
Kepner Cruise Ship Murder And Gilgo Beach Civil Defense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:02
Defense attorney and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis joins for a full-episode analysis of two cases where the legal questions are converging on the same core issue — how much the people standing next to an accused k…
Asa Ellerup’s Civil Defense After the Guilty Plea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:18
When Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to eight murders in Suffolk County Court, the criminal case reached its conclusion. But for his ex-wife Asa Ellerup, a different legal fight is just beginning.A wrongful death lawsuit fi…
Jesse Butler: The Clock Nobody Wanted To Stop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:02
Fifteen minutes.That's how long a teenage girl had to understand that the boy she accused of nearly killing her was about to walk out of a Stillwater courtroom without a single day in prison. Fifteen minutes to process "…
Anna Kepner: Can a Medication Defense Work Here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:00
The physical evidence in the Anna Kepner case presents a compressed, specific set of facts that prosecutors believe can be tried in approximately one week. Ship surveillance showing no one else entering or exiting the ca…
Anna Kepner Case: The Defense Gamble That Changes Everything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:23
Unsealed federal court records in the Anna Kepner case have revealed a defense move that experienced criminal attorneys are calling highly unusual. The accused — a sixteen-year-old facing charges of first-degree murder a…
LIVE: Is the FLDS Cycle Finally Breaking? | Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:46
The final segment of our live three-part panel on the Bateman case and Netflix's Trust Me: The False Prophet. Parts 1 and 2 covered how he built it and what it did to the people inside. Now we're talking about what happe…
LIVE: The Psychological Damage Inside Bateman's FLDS Cult | Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:03
Going live for Part 2 of our panel on the Samuel Bateman case and Netflix's Trust Me: The False Prophet. If Part 1 was about how Bateman built his cult, this one is about what it did to the people inside it — and the dam…
Gilgo Beach Plea, Ellerup Suit, Anna Kepner Case: Deep Dive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:32
Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta and retired FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke join Tony Brueski for a wide-ranging conversation that covers Rex Heuermann's guilty plea, the civil…