SAEDNEWS: As the manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer intensifies, social media speculation swirls around a Utah musician named Skye Valadez, allegedly tied to a SoundCloud track titled “Charlie Kirk Dead at 31.” No official link has been confirmed.
According to Saed New; The shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday has not only triggered a massive federal investigation but also fueled a swirl of online speculation. At the heart of that speculation is the name of a little-known musician from Utah: Skye Valadez.
Soon after news broke of Kirk’s death, social media users began circulating screenshots of a SoundCloud track allegedly uploaded in August 2025 under the title “Charlie Kirk Dead at 31.” The account credited for the track reportedly belonged to Valadez, a musician whose profile once listed Ogden, Utah, as their location. By Wednesday evening, users claimed, the location had been changed to the cryptic phrase “leave me alone.”
The claims spread rapidly across X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and TikTok, sparking debates over whether the timing was mere coincidence or something more sinister. “This is too weird to ignore,” wrote one Reddit user in a viral thread. Others cautioned against jumping to conclusions, pointing out that internet sleuths often misidentify individuals during high-profile crimes.
Despite the chatter, there is no evidence linking Valadez to the shooting, and neither Valadez nor their family has publicly addressed the allegations. Law enforcement agencies have not named Valadez as a suspect or even a person of interest.
HT.com has not independently verified the claims regarding the SoundCloud track. At Thursday’s press conference, FBI and local authorities focused entirely on the search for the actual shooter, avoiding any mention of online speculation.
According to investigators, Kirk was killed by a gunman firing a high-powered bolt-action rifle from the rooftop of a building about 200 yards away. The shooter managed to blend in with students on campus before and after the attack, officials believe.
The FBI released security footage showing a young man wearing a baseball cap, dark sweatshirt featuring an American flag and eagle design, dark pants, and Converse-style sneakers with white soles. He is described as college-aged.
A nationwide manhunt is underway, with more than 7,000 tips reportedly submitted to the FBI within 24 hours. Authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the shooter’s arrest. Utah Governor Spencer Cox urged vigilance: “We have people all over the country trying to bring this perpetrator to justice.”
The lack of official answers has only fueled internet fascination with the Skye Valadez theory. Hashtags bearing the musician’s name have garnered millions of views on TikTok, with users dissecting lyrics from Valadez’s past tracks, analyzing profile changes, and speculating about possible motives.
Experts warn that the rush to connect dots online can cause real-world harm. “We’ve seen this before — people latch on to a name, and it spreads like wildfire,” said Dr. Rebecca Ellis, a digital culture researcher. “The danger is when speculation morphs into harassment or misidentification.”
Very little is known about Valadez beyond their online music presence. Their SoundCloud catalog includes experimental indie tracks with low play counts, and no mainstream press coverage exists. Local Utah music blogs have no record of live performances. For now, Valadez remains an enigmatic figure thrust unwillingly into a national spotlight.
As the investigation continues, authorities remain focused on finding the individual responsible for Kirk’s killing. Until law enforcement confirms otherwise, the alleged connection to Skye Valadez remains an unverified internet theory.
But the speculation itself has become part of the story — illustrating how, in the digital age, tragedy and conspiracy can intertwine within hours, leaving ordinary people like Valadez suddenly at the center of extraordinary headlines.
