YouTuber KingCobraJFS Found Dead at 34

Casper, Wyoming - August 22, 2025. Authorities confirmed that Joshua Fay Saunders, also known as KingCobraJFS, was found dead in his home early Friday morning.

Saunders, 34, became popular on YouTube with his gothic look. He shares homemade “food hacks,” honest rants, and musical acts. Local police scanner audio revealed he was found “blue at the lips” and unresponsive. A wellness-check team went to his home after family members raised concerns for his well-being. An official cause of death has not yet been released; an autopsy is pending.

Since he launched his channel in 2011, Saunders built a loyal fanbase. He shares guitar covers, vocal performances, wand-making tutorials, and honest talks about living with Asperger’s syndrome and fighting alcoholism. His openness won fans over, but it also made him a target for online criticism and harassment. Over the years, he dealt with public evictions, swatting incidents, and hoax calls. These events made his mental health and substance abuse issues even worse.

News of Saunders’s passing prompted an outpouring of tributes across social media. Fans praised his authenticity and creativity. But some mourned the darker side of “internet culture” that both celebrated and tormented him.

Saunders is survived by his father, Clint Saunders, who has yet to issue a public statement. The YouTube community is grieving a figure who, despite his controversies, shaped digital culture in a big way.