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.
FBI Tip Line: 1-800-CALL-FBI
Orlando, Fla. โ Family and friends of 33-year-old Julien Emmanuel Cruz are seeking answers and accountability following his fatal shooting outside a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub early Sunday morning.
According to the Orlando Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:31 a.m. on February 22, 2026, to the 1900 block of North Orange Avenue, just north of Lake Ivanhoe, in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Cruz suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed Cruz was born May 18, 1992.
Detectives determined that prior to the shooting, Cruz and the suspect were involved in a verbal and physical altercation on the sidewalk outside the nightclub district. Investigators say that during the dispute, the suspect retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot Cruz.
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, which patrol officers later located in the 200 block of East New Hampshire Avenue, approximately two blocks from where the shooting occurred.
Police subsequently arrested 37-year-old Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr (DOB: October 29, 1988). He has been charged with Second Degree Murder with a Firearm. Authorities confirmed this case marks the third homicide in Orlando in 2026.
Cruzโs father, Anthony Cruz, said his son and his partner had been at Savoy Orlando enjoying the evening before the violence unfolded.
According to the family, as the couple exited the club after closing time, a vehicle sped past them. Cruzโs partner allegedly yelled toward the occupants of the vehicle, prompting the car to stop. A physical altercation then reportedly began between Cruzโs partner and one of the individuals from the vehicle.
โWhen they fought, my son saw that was happening. My son went to intervene, and when he intervened, another guy got out of the car, and he got shot,โ Anthony Cruz said. โMy son didnโt deserve what happened. All I have left is a shirt โ a shirt with a bullet hole.โ
While police have charged Borja Gil De La Madr, Cruzโs family maintains that another individual may have been directly responsible for pulling the trigger. Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether additional suspects are being sought.
A small memorial has formed across from the nightclub, where members of the community have gathered to honor Cruzโs memory.
Joshua Cooper, owner of Savoy Orlando, said the tragedy has deeply impacted the LGBTQ+ community, even though the shooting occurred off the clubโs property.
โI didnโt know the victim, but from everything Iโve been told, I wish I had,โ Cooper said. โHe seemed like a great kid. Seeing a family that is so heartbroken and so supportive of this community says so much.โ
The Orlando Police Department has not released additional information regarding potential additional suspects. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and shooting.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department or Crimeline.
The investigation remains active.