Celeste's story has transcended headlines, sparking national conversations about missing children, celebrity accountability, and the dark side of fandom. In Lake Elsinore, murals of her smiling face adorn community centers, and vigils draw hundreds. Advocates like the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children highlight how cases like hers—teens lured by online idols—underscore digital dangers. "Celeste was starstruck, like so many girls her age," a family friend told Global News. "She just wanted to feel seen."

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