Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Ex-Fiancé Ken Urker Dead: New Police Report Reveals Details Found at the Scene

Ken Urker, Gypsy Rose Blanchard's ex-fiancé and the father of their daughter, was found dead at his Louisiana home on his 34th birthday. A police report now details what deputies discovered inside the residence as the investigation continues.

Urker was found dead inside his Raceland, Louisiana, home on October 1, 2026 — the day of his birthday. According to TMZ, deputies responded to his home Thursday evening for a welfare check after family members became concerned when he was not answering his phone and had not shown up for work.

The circumstances leading up to that welfare check would soon raise even more questions. Urker and Blanchard had a complicated history that stretched back years.

The two first connected through a prison pen-pal program and became engaged in 2018 before eventually splitting. They later reconnected and welcomed their daughter, Aurora Urker, in December 2024, according to TMZ.

Just hours before Urker was found dead, he appeared to make one final public appearance online.

A Quiet TikTok Live Came Before the Death

According to TMZ, Urker went live on TikTok on Wednesday night while apparently traveling. The livestream was unusual because he did not appear to say anything. Wind could be heard in the background as he appeared to be driving or traveling.

By Thursday evening, Urker had been declared dead. The timing of the livestream has since drawn attention because it came only hours before authorities were called to his home.

His Family Became Concerned Before the Welfare Check

According to the police information obtained by Page Six, a family member told authorities that she had spent time with Urker at church on September 30. The report said Urker had made comments about being depressed and upset.

The family member also told authorities that Urker went live on TikTok at approximately 11 p.m. that night, apparently leaving the video running while he drove without speaking.

The 911 call log obtained by Page Six provided another troubling detail. The caller told dispatchers that Urker was "in a dark place," had made threats to commit suicide, and owned a gun. She also said he had been drinking the night before his death.

Before deputies arrived, a family friend reportedly tried to get into Urker's home for more than an hour.

What Deputies Saw Inside the Home

When deputies eventually entered the residence, the scene gave investigators their first indication that something serious had happened. According to the police report obtained by the outlet, deputies entered through the front door and could see Urker from the living room area.

He was in bed. The report stated that Urker "was found lying on the bed on his back, cold to the touch, and appeared to have been there for an extended period of time."

The discovery prompted deputies to examine the surrounding area more closely.

Police Found Drug-Related Items Near the Bedroom

According to the report, deputies found drug paraphernalia and a brown powdery substance in the bathroom next to the bedroom. The report specifically mentioned that syringes, a spoon, and a handgun were found on the nightstand beside Urker’s bed.

The police report further stated that the handgun was holstered and was lying next to two shot glasses and a syringe. The report also described physical signs that deputies observed when they found Urker.

Still Official Cause of Death Has Not Been Determined

The presence of a handgun at the scene immediately raised questions, particularly because a caller had already warned dispatchers that Urker owned a gun and had made suicide threats.

But the available reporting does not establish that the gun was fired or that it caused Urker’s death. TMZ reported that the police report does not say the gun was fired or that it was used in Urker's death.

That distinction is important because the official cause of death has not yet been determined.

The Report Initially Classified the Incident as an Overdose

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the death, the police incident report classified the incident as an overdose. That classification is not the same as an official medical determination. The Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office told Page Six that an autopsy had been conducted, but there was still no definitive cause of death.

"As you all know, an autopsy was conducted this morning on Mr. Urker. At this time, there is no definitive cause of death. The case remains pending completion of toxicology testing."

Those toxicology results could ultimately provide the clearest answer about what happened to Urker.

His Final Conversation With Blanchard Has Also Resurfaced

Amid the investigation, Urker's sister, Autumn, shared a phone call between him and Blanchard. The conversation, which was played publicly by his sister, showed the former couple discussing their feelings for each other and imagining difficult circumstances that could potentially come between them.

The call has taken on a different weight following Urker's death, particularly because it reflected the complicated emotional history between the two.

Urker and Blanchard had remained connected after their earlier breakup and eventually became parents together. Now, questions surrounding his final hours remain unanswered. For now, investigators have not publicly established exactly how Urker died.

What is known is that he was found alone in his Raceland home on his 34th birthday after family members became concerned about his whereabouts. And that leaves the most important question still hanging: what happened to Ken Urker during those final hours?

As we previously reported, Blanchard has since spoken publicly about Urker’s death, offering a deeply personal account of their final chapter together while revealing what she believes may have happened to him and sharing how his loss has affected her and their daughter, Aurora.

Gypsy Rose Speaks Out After His Death

Blanchard has since spoken publicly about the loss, telling PEOPLE that Urker overdosed, although she does not know whether the overdose was intentional. "I don't know if it was intentional or not," Blanchard tells PEOPLE exclusively. "He was not in a good state of mind lately."

She said Urker died in his bed at his Raceland home. "I'm in disbelief. I can't think," she says. "I've screamed until my throat burns." The Lafourche Sheriff's Office has not announced a final cause of death, and its investigation remains ongoing.

Blanchard described Urker as a devoted father to their daughter, Aurora Raina Urker, and spoke about the depth of their connection despite the complicated history of their relationship.

"Ken was an amazing father and a man who was deeply loved. He will forever be my soulmate and my red string, a connection that time, distance, and even death can never erase," she tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Their Relationship Had Taken Several Turns

Urker and Blanchard's relationship began years before they became parents. The two first connected while Blanchard was incarcerated for the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Urker proposed in October 2018, but they later called off their engagement before eventually reconnecting.

Their relationship was shaped by outside opinions even before their later reconciliation. In a 2025 interview with PEOPLE, Urker said his decision to separate from Blanchard had been influenced by "outside opinion and influence," including a podcast from Dr. Phil.

"I had listened to a podcast from Dr. Phil, and I had a lot of people in my ear just telling me that the best thing I can do for her is to give her some time to build a self-identity that she's never been able to build before," Urker told PEOPLE.

He said he ultimately believed those opinions — particularly Dr. Phil's — were the right reason for the pair to go their separate ways at the time. "So we went off in separate directions, but fate allowed us to meet back up again," he said.

The pair eventually went their separate ways for several years. During that period, Blanchard married Ryan Anderson. She later separated from Anderson four months after her release from prison in December 2023. Blanchard and Urker reconciled in April 2024, and eight months later, they welcomed their daughter, Aurora Raina Urker.

Their daughter was born in December 2024, making Urker's death a loss not only for the former couple but also for a young child who had only recently begun her life with both parents.

Blanchard Says Urker Faced Online Scrutiny

In her statement to PEOPLE, Blanchard also addressed the intense public attention that surrounded Urker during their relationship. She said he experienced what she described as relentless harassment on social media, specifically mentioning TikTok and Reddit.

"Ken endured an unimaginable level of public scrutiny and relentless cyberbullying across social media platforms, including TikTok and Reddit. The cruelty directed toward him was something no human being should have to endure," she tells PEOPLE.

"I believe the tremendous weight of that scrutiny and harassment had a profound impact on him, and I hope his passing serves as a reminder that there is a real person behind every screen, every headline, and every comment."

Blanchard said she wants their daughter to grow up knowing her father for who he was rather than through the commentary surrounding him online. "Above all, Ken loved our daughter, Aurora. She is a beautiful reflection of his enduring spirit, and through her, a part of him will always remain with us," she tells PEOPLE.

"I will make sure she grows up knowing how deeply her father loved her and who he was beyond what strangers on the internet chose to say about him."

She also asked for privacy for those grieving. "There are no words that can express the depth of this loss. I ask for privacy and compassion for our daughter, our families, and everyone grieving Ken during this incredibly painful time," she tells PEOPLE. "He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten."

Then There Was the Message on His Birthday

As details of Ken Urker's final hours emerged, one small detail from the day became particularly poignant. According to TMZ, Blanchard had reached out to Urker on his birthday with a two-word message.

She sent him "Happy Birthday" but did not receive a response. The message came hours before Urker was found dead, turning what would ordinarily have been a simple birthday greeting into a haunting detail in the timeline of his final day.

The sequence is especially striking because Urker's death was not immediately known to Blanchard when she sent the message. She was simply trying to reach him on his birthday, according to the report.

The circumstances surrounding the message also became a point of tension after Urker's sister, Autumn, reportedly appeared on her TikTok Live following her brother’s death.

His Sister Revealed More About His Final Hours

In one of the livestreams, Autumn said Urker had spent time with Blanchard's brother Dylan, Dylan's wife, and another woman at church the night before his death. She said Urker had been emotional during the gathering and that the group had plans involving dinner the following day.

She also reportedly reflected on their last conversation, telling her followers that Urker's last words to her were, "I love you." According to Autumn's account, Dylan and his wife were the people who later went to Urker's home because they had plans to have dinner with him.

That account is consistent with TheWrap's report that Dylan and his wife found Urker unresponsive while they were planning to go out to dinner together.

Autumn's account adds an important detail to the timeline: Urker was apparently still spending time with members of Blanchard's family shortly before his death, even as questions later surfaced about the status of his relationship with Blanchard.

The precise timing of the church gathering, the planned dinner, and the discovery of Urker has not been fully established publicly, however, and Autumn's statements should be understood as her account of those events.

His Sister Also Addressed Gypsy Rose

In another emotional TikTok Live, Autumn reacted to the news of her brother's death and expressed uncertainty about what she would say to Blanchard. "Oh, my God. Ken was found deceased," she said, according to the livestream. "I don't know what I'd say to Gypsy right now," Autumn continued. "I don't want to be hateful. I don't want to be this way, but I'm angry."

Her comments came as she was visibly grieving her brother and responding to people asking questions about what had happened. The emotional livestreams followed earlier comments in which Autumn reportedly said that she and Urker's relationship with Blanchard had ended, while also criticizing the way news of his death became public.

Parade reported that Autumn said, "They've been split up," before accusing Blanchard of leaking the news. She also referenced the birthday message, saying, "Of course you went to TMZ that you texted him 'happy birthday' and didn't get a response. You ain't been getting a response."

Autumn's comments present a different account of the status of Blanchard and Urker's relationship at the time of his death. Those statements have not been independently confirmed, and they should be distinguished from the official information released by law enforcement.

At the time of publication, authorities had not publicly announced a final cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing, leaving many questions about Urker's final hours unanswered.

For now, the known timeline begins with a birthday message that went unanswered, continues through a planned dinner with members of Blanchard's family, and ends with Urker being found unresponsive at his Louisiana home.

His death has left behind not only two grieving families but also his young daughter, Aurora, whose mother says she will grow up knowing how deeply her father loved her.

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