Crime
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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Crime
Attorneys Argue Jacob Bard Actions in Deadly Kentucky State University Shooting Were Legally Justified
Attorneys representing Jacob Bard, the man accused in a deadly shooting at Kentucky State University, contend that his actions were legally justified and undertaken in defense of his family amid what they describe as a violent and uncontrolled situation on campus.
In a press release issued Monday afternoon, Bardโs legal team from the Indiana-based law firm Danks & Danks asserted that Bard โwas completely justified under the law in his use of deadly force.โ
Bard is accused of fatally shooting one Kentucky State University student and wounding another during an incident at a campus dormitory.
According to the attorneysโ statement, Bard traveled to Kentucky State University after his younger son reported being attacked on multiple occasions.
The release alleges that on Monday, December 8, a group of approximately 20 to 30 individuals gathered outside the sonโs dormitory, some allegedly armed, and began beating on the door. Campus police were reportedly called to respond to the disturbance.
The following morning, Bard and his wife met with Kentucky State University police. While the attorneys stated that officers appeared sincere in their efforts, they claimed it was evident to the family that campus police were โill-prepared to deal with the out-of-control and violent environment.โ
The legal team further alleges that both the university and its police department failed to adequately address what they described as multiple armed and violent felonies against Bardโs sons, ages 18 and 19, as well as other students in the days preceding the shooting.
Those alleged incidents included burglaries and armed assaults.
Later that morning, the family attended a meeting at Young Hall with campus police and a university dean.
According to the release, the meeting left the family convinced that the university would not be able to maintain a safe environment, prompting them to begin removing the sonโs belongings from the dormitory.
When the family returned to the residence hall, the attorneys claim that individuals previously involved in the alleged assaults were present, despite assurances they would not be allowed inside.
The statement further alleges that those individuals photographed the family and made verbal threats.
The attorneys contend that, even with two armed Kentucky State University police officers present, a group of 20 to 30 individuals gathered in the dormitory lobby and โviolently and viciously attackedโ Bardโs son and family members.
According to the release, Bardโs son was slammed into the concrete floor and beaten by multiple people, and the officer on scene allegedly lost control of the situation.
โIn the chaos,โ the attorneys wrote, Bard attempted to pull attackers off his son but was struck himself. Believing his son to be in imminent danger of death or serious physical injury, Bard then drew his firearm and shot two individuals whom the attorneys say were actively assaulting his son.
The legal team also stated that no charges have been filed against others allegedly involved in the confrontation and claimed the Bard family has continued to receive death threats.
The release further alleges that the mother of the deceased student has publicly called for retaliation against Bardโs son and sought assistance from criminal groupsโclaims that have not been independently verified by authorities.
The case against Bard was presented to a grand jury on December 16.
During a previous court hearing, a detective testified that at least one video reviewed by investigators did not show the shooting victims assaulting Bardโs son.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not issued a final determination regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting.