What Happened to Dave Velk?

12/24/2025

Wishing you all a very safe and happy holidays. Thank you for helping us keep Dave's memory bright.

10/24/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Jokes for Justice Comedy Show! It was truly wonderful to see so many friends and family!

Thank you so much to Spring Street Tavern and to their staff for hosting the show. It's always a pleasure to work with a place that Dave loved so much.

Thank you to the hilarious comedians who performed: Bryan Miller, Aiden McCluskey, Chris Maddock, Gabby OK, Ira Ford, Tido Maldonado, Tommy Ryman and John DeBoer. We literally couldn't have done this without you!

And finally, thank you to everyone who shares our events, donates and helps us spread the word. These gestures continue to help us make big impact and we are truly grateful to you all!❤️

10/15/2025

Two more days until our Jokes for Justice Comedy Show!

10/09/2025

Today would have been Dave’s 35th birthday. It’s honestly excruciating that he’s not here to celebrate with his family and friends. Some days, it feels impossible to find hope in what seems like a never-ending situation. It’s easy to give in to the pain, to feel the injustice of it all, and to rage against a world that feels a little darker without him.

But then I see a silly video of Dave, and I can’t help but smile. His ability to make people laugh was his superpower. No matter what was happening, he had a gift for bringing people together through humor and light.

Dave knew what it meant to struggle and to face dark moments. He too experienced loss, yet he chose to keep creating, keep loving, and keep fighting. He poured that resilience into his music, using his words to remind others that the light is always worth fighting for.

So, this week, as we remember Dave, let’s continue that fight—for him and for ourselves. Share your favorite photo or video of Dave and tag this page and we will share them on our story so that everyone can see those memories and hear that laughter again-that’s how we keep his spirit alive. It’s how we let his light continue to shine in all of us.

Happy Birthday Dave! I hope you know how truly loved you are by so many❤️

09/30/2025

Mark your calendars for Thursday October 16th for our Jokes for Justice comedy show at Spring Street Tavern! We have an amazing lineup of local comics that will be announced this week.

All proceeds will go towards the billboard fund to highlight Dave's case. We hope to see you there!

09/19/2025

Waiting years for answers in a homicide investigation is it's own special hell.

MN CRIME STOPPERS TIPLINE:
1-800-222-8477

08/01/2025

It's never too late to do the right thing.

MN CRIME STOPPERS TIPLINE:
1-800-222-8477

06/27/2025

It's been 787 days since Dave was murdered. That's 787 days that his killer continues to walk around free. 787 days without accountability or justice.
If you have any information regarding Dave's unsolved murder, please report it:
MN CRIME STOPPERS TIPLINE:
1-800-222-8477

05/02/2025

We've received some requests asking for the link to the justice fund, so I'm attaching it below. The purpose of this fund is to raise money for billboard advertising for Dave's case. Billboards get high visibility which helps keeps the case relevant to the public. It can also help encourage anyone with information regarding the murder to come forward. If you are able, please consider donating.

We also included links to Dave's music, so you can access his released and unreleased songs. Thank you all for your continued support❤️

gofund.me/fa473ac7

On Monday May 1, 2023 David Veljkovich (Dave Velk) was shot and killed during a … Aurora Butler needs your support for What Happened to Dave Velk Justice Fund

04/29/2025

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the Memorial Show! Your support for Dave truly highlights the love he continues to inspire.

Thank you so much to Sociable Cider Werks for hosting the event. We are so grateful to be able to honor Dave at one of his favorite places.

Thank you to the awesome comedians who performed: Bryan Miller, Ryan Kahl, Comrade Tripp, Lily Meyer and Elise Cole.

Thank you to the incredible performing musicians: Seven Swords, Massickurthadon, Just Hano and Fairyboat.

Thank you to our raffle/merch sponsors for their generous donations: Acme Comedy Company, The Magnetic Aesthetic, The Laser Lounge and to Dave's friends who donated prizes.

So many people and businesses came together to make this event a huge success and we are so appreciative to all of you. Thank you for coming out to celebrate Dave!❤️

04/26/2025

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!❤️🎶🎭