DJ and producer David Lee Crow, known as Ghastly, has broken his two-year silence to address sexual assault accusations made against him. In an Instagram video posted October 7, 2025, Crow presented evidence claiming the allegations were fabricated and provided voice recordings to support his defense. 1
The Statement and Evidence
“I have held my silence for 2 years, it is finally time I unveil the truth of these fabricated claims”, Crow stated in his video response. The accusations came from Hera Sfikas, known online as sunflowerraver, who had previously been in a relationship with the producer.
The most compelling evidence appears to be voice recordings that Crow included in his response. Multiple community members referenced these recordings in their comments, with one stating “the voice memos say everything”. The audio files apparently contain admissions that contradict the original allegations.
Jessica Crow, the producer’s fiancée, provided additional context in the comments. She revealed she “witnessed her confess her apologies for the lies she was telling the world about David” during a conversation at EDC. Jessica emphasized that their son deserves to grow up without false accusations hanging over his father’s name.
Timing and Family Protection
Crow addressed criticism about waiting two years to respond. “I maintained my silence because my fiancé was pregnant and I wanted to make sure that she had as little stress as possible during such a sensitive time”. He continued protecting his family through the postpartum period until recent events forced his hand.
Jessica Crow confirmed the difficulty of staying quiet, writing “Staying silent for two years for the peace of our family has been so difficult and painful for you”. She described her partner as having “an incredible beautiful soul” who “spreads love and positivity”.
Community Response Overwhelming Support
The electronic music community has rallied around Crow following his statement. EDM Train posted supportive messages, while other industry figures like k1n_music showed solidarity. The response has been largely positive, with many fans expressing relief that he finally shared his side.
One community member provided particularly strong testimony: “I essentially called ghastly out last year and he took the time to reach out to me and have a genuine conversation about what had happened. His story is 100000% the same now as what he told me all that time ago”. This consistency in his account has bolstered support for the producer.
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The Impact on Real Victims
Crow emphasized the broader implications of false accusations. Several supporters noted that fabricated claims “devalue real claims” and harm legitimate victims of sexual assault. One commenter wrote “thank you so much for also speaking about how we should believe women, this is a very small percentage of cases”.
The producer stressed that women should be believed when they come forward, but acknowledged that false allegations exist and cause significant damage to both the accused and real victims of abuse.
Background of the Allegations
The relationship between Crow and Sfikas had been tumultuous, with public disagreements documented on social media. In May 2024, Sfikas faced backlash when she appeared to support Crow at Electric Daisy Carnival despite her previous allegations. At that time, she posted about “forgiveness” being “one of the most beautiful things in life”, confusing fans who had supported her. 2
Previous social media posts from Sfikas had described emotional abuse, including claims about being “called a slut for taking on brand deals because they were ravewear” and experiencing weight loss during their relationship. However, these posts never explicitly named Crow until later. 3
Industry Pattern of False Claims
This case follows other recent situations in electronic music where false allegations have been proven. Snails successfully won a defamation lawsuit against his accuser after a Canadian court found she had “distorted reality in order to pass off consensual encounters as sexual assault”. Similarly, Metro Boomin was recently found not liable on all counts in his sexual assault case. 4
Community Reactions and Calls for Action
Many community members called for consequences regarding false allegations. “False accusations should come with consequences” was a common sentiment in the comments. Some tagged music industry publications like @iheartraves, demanding they “take action with these clear as day receipts” because false claims “diminish REAL VICTIMS stories”.
The response also included calls to “Cancel @sunflowerraver”, showing the community’s frustration with what they see as harmful behavior.
Moving Forward
Crow’s methodical approach to defending himself, complete with evidence and community support, demonstrates how artists can handle false allegations while respecting real victims. His emphasis on believing women while also protecting the innocent shows the delicate balance required in these situations.
The electronic music community now faces questions about how to handle accusations fairly. The producer’s case highlights the importance of due process and evidence-based judgments rather than immediate condemnation based on social media posts.
As Crow works to rebuild his reputation, this situation serves as a cautionary tale about the power of social media accusations and the lasting damage they can cause. The overwhelming support from his peers and fans suggests the community believes his evidence and is ready to move forward.
The case also emphasizes the need for platforms and industry publications to verify claims before amplifying them, as false allegations can destroy careers and harm legitimate victims seeking justice.
- https://www.instagram.com/ghastly/ ↩︎
- https://exronmusic.com/2024/05/31/hera-sfikas-faces-backlash-ghastly-abuse-allegations/ ↩︎
- https://www.reddit.com/r/aves/comments/1bf7lrl/sunflowerraver_and_ghastly/ ↩︎
- https://www.reddit.com/r/dubstep/comments/1b90qja/the_sexual_accusations_for_snails_were_not_true/ ↩︎
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