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Who is Skye Valadez? Had a song on Soundcloud called “Charlie Kirk Dead at 31”
Skye Valadez is a transgender musician and artist from Ogden, Utah, who uses she/her pronouns.
In September 2025, her name began circulating widely online after social media users connected her to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
\While law enforcement has not formally identified Valadez as a suspect, the FBI has appealed to the public for help identifying a person of interest captured on surveillance near the scene.
Background and Identity
- Location: Ogden/Riverdale area, part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan region.
- Age: Early 20s (based on available photographs and school records).
- Appearance: Older school photographs show her with glasses and long hair; more recent images depict her wearing casual attire such as hoodies, baseball caps, and sunglasses.
- Online Presence: Active on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest (under the handle rainy_skye021). Her posts often feature personal content and music-related material.
Music and Creative Work
Valadez is associated with underground music projects with provocative and politically charged themes:
- Project: Godโs Finest Scalpel (local Utah band she follows and has been linked to).
- Album: Death to American Scum โ contains tracks expressing hostility toward American conservatism, organized religion, and far-right figures.
- Notable Track: Charlie Kirk Dead at 31, released on SoundCloud and archived online as early as March 2025, months before Kirkโs killing.
- Other Music: Reportedly produced a track titled Charlie Kirkโs Death Isnโt Enough for Me, and has referenced anti-fascist, anti-Christian themes across her discography.
She has also been linked to following another Utah-based band, Brain for the Masses, known for the 2018 album Monachopsis, which explores feelings of alienation and displacement through tracks such as โBleak,โ โRetribution,โ and โStay Afloat.โ
Public Reaction and Controversy
Valadezโs work has been described as confrontational and politically satirical. Critics argue her lyrics glorify violence against conservative figures, while supporters interpret them as exaggerated protest art common in radical underground music scenes. Following Kirkโs death, some social media accounts connected to her circle reportedly celebrated the event, amplifying public scrutiny.
Connection to the Charlie Kirk Shooting
Charlie Kirk, 31, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated during a campus event for his โAmerican Comeback Tourโ at Utah Valley University. According to investigators, the shooter fired a single, long-range shot, described as a โsniper-styleโ attack from approximately 200 yards away.
Factors fueling speculation around Valadezโs possible involvement include:
- Song Title: Charlie Kirk Dead at 31 explicitly matched Kirkโs name and age at death.
- Timeline: The songโs existence months prior to the attack was confirmed by internet archives, making its title appear predictive.
- Physical Resemblance: The FBIโs released images of a person of interest in dark clothing, a cap, and sunglasses bear similarities to Valadezโs public photographs.
- Proximity: Valadez lives within 40 miles of the university, placing her within accessible range.
- Ideological Alignment: Online writings and song lyrics reflect strong anti-Kirk and anti-conservative sentiment.
- Reports from the Scene: Some unverified accounts suggested slogans linked to leftist and transgender activism were inscribed on the bullets used, though this has not been officially confirmed.
Current Status
As of September 11, 2025, Valadez has not been officially named as a suspect by authorities. The FBI continues to request public assistance in identifying the person of interest. Online speculation, however, has escalated into doxxing attempts and widespread debate, placing Valadez under significant scrutiny.
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MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.