Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The problems we're dealing with the fucking recollections and brains, 12 roles and stories of 12 year olds that are all like, am I going to look at that? Am I going to have a start?" — Ed Larson
"He has over 40 terabytes of spammer on his account, which was some of the, you know, and it was all bad. And some of it was just evidence." — Ed Larson
"It seems like he was making it and also sort of talking openly about it on his discord." — Henry Zabrowski
The episode delves into the disturbing case of David Anthony Burke, professionally known as "DeForvid," an artist whose career trajectory is overshadowed by severe allegations of criminal activity. The discussion begins with a recap of the podcast's prior engagement with the case, highlighting initial fascinations with the subject's name, music, and eventual alleged involvement in a child's disappearance and suspected murder. The discovery of a body in the trunk of a Tesla while the artist was on tour marked a pivotal moment in the investigation.
Further details reveal the victim, Celeste Revoss Hernandez, a 15-year-old, was found in a junkyard. The investigation's slow progression is attributed by the hosts to the extensive evidence collected, including over 40 terabytes of alleged child sexual abuse material. The timeline of events is meticulously laid out, from DeForvid's early life and musical aspirations to his alleged grooming of young individuals and the specific events leading to Celeste's death. The hosts analyze the potential motivations and psychological underpinnings of DeForvid's alleged actions, comparing them to patterns observed in other criminal cases.
The latter part of the episode scrutinizes the timeline of Celeste's death, the alleged disposal of evidence, and DeForvid's subsequent public appearances and touring. The hosts express disbelief at the apparent disconnect between the alleged severity of his crimes and his continued public activities. The discussion also touches upon the legal process, the potential for plea deals, and the broader societal implications of such cases, particularly concerning online interactions and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.