What Ken Urker Told Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Brother Night Before Death
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Partner Ken Urker Had Drug Paraphernalia at Time of Death
Ken Urker appeared to be in a dark place before his death.
One day before Gypsy Rose Blanchard's boyfriend was found dead in his Lousiana home, he had attended church with Gypsy's half-brother Dylan Blanchard and his wife Anita Blanchard, the couple told police after finding his body Oct. 1.
Dylan and Anita said Ken had been at church with them on Sept. 30 at 8:45 p.m., and they became concerned after hearing his state of mind.
"They stated Mr. Urker made comments of being depressed and upset," Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office Sergeant Brandon Smith wrote in a police report obtained by E! News. "They advised he made a TikTok live video at approximately [11 p.m.]. They advised that he just had the video going while he was driving without him saying anything."
The couple told authorities that "due to his behavior" and learning from Ken's boss Justin Daigle that the 34-year-old did not show up for work, they all decided to "check on him" around 6 p.m. on Oct. 1, per the police report.
"Dylan Blanchard was able to gain access to Mr. Urker's bedroom window, due to it being unlocked," the doc stated, "and was able to see Mr. Urker lying on his bed unconscious. Once they realized Mr. Urker was not answering, Mr. Blanchard and Justin Daigle moved the blinds and made entry through the window and located Mr. Urker in his bed, cold to the touch."
Justin told police that Ken "was cold and not breathing."
When Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office deputies arrived, they found Ken lying on his back in bed, saying he "appeared to have been there for an extended period of time."
Authorities discovered drug paraphernalia, including syringes and a spoon, in the bathroom "next to a brown powdery substance."
"He had a paper towel placed on his left arm with what appeared to be blotches of blood on the paper towel," the Sergeant continued. "The handgun on the night stand was holstered laying next to two shot glasses and a syringe. Nothing else inside of the bedroom appeared to be disturbed or moved."
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While Ken's official cause of death has not been revealed, the Sheriff's Office listed the incident as an "overdose."
Gypsy—who shared daughter Aurora, 21 months, with Ken—also said he had overdosed before dying on his 34th birthday.
“I don’t know if it was intentional or not,” the Life After Lockup star told People. “He was not in a good state of mind lately."
“I’m in disbelief. I can’t think,” she added. “I’ve screamed until my throat burns.”
Read on for a closer look at Gypsy's life with Ken after she served seven years in prison for the 2015 murder of her mom Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard.
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"The One"
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Origin Story
The couple, who got engaged in 2018, even managed to create a festive atmosphere while Blanchard was incarcerated.
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What She Said
They split up in 2019 but, as Blanchard later noted, fate would come back to find them...
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On the Outside
While Blanchard went on to tie the knot with teacher Ryan Anderson in 2022, she filed for divorce after less than two years of marriage. She and Urker Ken reunited in the spring of 2024.
"We are together and in a wonderful place in our relationship," she told TMZ that April. "We know it is going to be a long road ahead but are excited for the future."
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Sunnier Days Ahead
Cloudy skies couldn't put a damper on the rekindled pair's mood.
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Cozying Up
Blanchard cuddled up next to Urker in this selfie snapped after their reunion.
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Sweet Laughter
Whatever he said had Blanchard beaming in a video about their "love story."
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Scenes From a Romance
Blanchard shared a collage of some of her and Urker's most adorable moments a few weeks before revealing her pregnancy with their first child together.
At the time, she noted that their baby was due in January 2025.
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It's a Girl
The two found out they were expecting a baby girl during a sex reveal party in August 2024.
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Date Night
Before they become a family of three, Blanchard and Urker dined at a table for two during a September 2024 date night.
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Romantic Getaway
The parents-to-be took a trip to California, including Marina Del Rey, that October.
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Making Memories
And while Blanchard noted on Instagram the view of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was "incredible," she added, "the company made it unforgettable."
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Selfie Time
The duo sported their shades in this sunny snap.
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And Then There Were Three
On December 28, 2024, exactly one year after Blanchard was released from prison, she and Urker welcomed their daughter Auora.
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First Birthday
Blanchard and Urker rang in their little girl's first birthday in 2025 with a Ms. Rachel-themed party.
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