What Ken Urker Told Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Brother Dylan Before Death
Ken Urker, the boyfriend of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was found dead in his Louisiana home following concerns about his mental state. Authorities discovered drug paraphernalia at the scene, suggesting a potential overdose.
Why it matters
The death of a high-profile figure's partner highlights ongoing public interest in the lives of those associated with Gypsy Rose Blanchard.
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."
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