Desmond Daniel Amofah (May 12, 1990 – c. June 19, 2019), known online as Etika, was an American YouTuber and live streamer. Amofah became known online for his enthusiastic reactions to Super Smash Bros. character trailers and Nintendo Direct presentations and for playing and reacting to various games.

Jan 20, 2022 · On April 30, Etika appeared on YouTuber Keemster’s channel and denied accusations of his actions being publicity stunts and referred to himself as an “antichrist who have come to purge the planet of all human life”.

Apr 29, 2019 · He has posted hundreds of times, sharing that he is a "god", saying "he fears nothing" and sharing a photoshopped image of him holding up a gun. In a quickly deleted tweet, Etika wrote "fuck the...

Jun 20, 2019 · Police are reportedly searching for YouTuber Daniel Desmond “Etika” Amofah after he uploaded a video and message to YouTube at midnight last night that appeared to be a “suicide note.”

Apr 16, 2019 · In his most alarming tweet, he wrote, “I am about to shoot myself in the forehead, with a pistol I purchased from a gun shop in long island. Bury me in [Brooklyn].” Etika, whose real name is...

Days later, Desmond posted a photoshopped picture of himself holding a gun, which Cardona later confirmed was fake. After his detainment, Desmond tweeted an apology on April 25, explaining his behavior as dark shock humor.

Jun 26, 2019 · YouTube and Reddit promptly turned into content hubs for people digging into Etika's disappearance as they shared theories and tidbits about his last days, wondering what had happened to him...

Jun 25, 2019 · Five days after being reported missing, YouTuber Desmond Amofah, known as Etika, has been found dead at age 29, the New York City Police Department confirmed on Tuesday.

Jun 25, 2019 · Popular YouTuber, Etika, has been found dead after his body was pulled from the East River, New York City police said Tuesday.

May 1, 2019 · Popular streamer and YouTuber Desmond "Etika" Amofah streamed himself getting apprehended by Brooklyn Police on Monday afternoon, with 19,000 viewers tuned to an Instagram live feed via his phone.