Police investigating 'horrifying' death of French streamer issue update

Published: 8/20/2025
Police investigating 'horrifying' death of French streamer issue update
French streamer Raphaël Graven, known for extreme online challenges, was found dead in a village north of Nice. Police have interviewed individuals and seized equipment to investigate the circumstances leading to his death. Graven's demise during a live broadcast is being probed alongside an ongoing investigation into alleged violent acts against vulnerable individuals that were livestreamed. The prosecutor has revealed that Graven and another streamer denied being victims of violence, attributing the acts to staged scenarios for attention and profit. The digital platform Kick, akin to Twitch, is reviewing the situation surrounding Graven's death.