Ken Urker, the former partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was found dead in his residence on October 1. A wellness check initiated by Anita Blanchard led to the discovery of the 34-year-old's body.
A window entry and the discovery of Ken Urker on October 1
The discovery of Ken Urker occurred after he failed to answer his door or phone, prompting a 911 call from Anita Blanchard. According to a police report obtained by Us, Anita Blanchard, Dylan Blanchard, and Urker's employer, a man identified as Daigle, attempted to check on the 34-year-old's welfare. When they could not gain entry through the door, Dylan Blanchard and Daigle moved the blinds and entered the apartment through a window.
Upon entering the residence, the group found Ken Urker unconscious and cold to the touch. As reported by Us, Anita Blanchard informed the 911 dispatcher that Ken Urker had been struggling mentally, stating he was in a "dark place," had been drinking, and had previously made threats to commit suicide. By the time officers arrived on the scene, those present had already communicated their belief to the dispatcher that Ken Urker had taken his own life.
Drug paraphernalia and a holstered handgun in Lafourche Parish
The official investigation conducted by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office revealed a scene that suggested a struggle with substance abuse and mental health. In their official repoort, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office stated that investigators found drug paraphernalia and a firearm in close proximity to the body of Ken Urker .
Specifically, the report notes that a handgun was found holstered on a nightstand. Lying next to the weapon were two shot glasses and a syringe. Investigators noted that the rest of the bedroom appeared undisturbed, suggesting there was no struggle or third-party interference at the time of death.
The 8:45 p.m. church visit and a silent TikTok livestream
The final known movements of Ken Urker paint a picture of a man attempting to maintain a routine despite internal turmoil.. According to the police report, Dylan and Anita Blanchard confirmed that Ken Urker had attended a church service with them at approximately 8:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday, September 30.
Following the service, Ken Urker reportedly started a TikTok livestream. However, the footage from this stream was notably eerie; it showed Ken Urker driving his vehicle, but he remained silent throughout the broadcast. The alarm was eventually raised the following day when his boss, Daigle, notified the Blanchards that Ken Urker had failed to report for work, leading to the fatal discovery on October 1.
From pen pals to the aftermath of 'Mommy Dead and Dearest'
The relationship between Ken Urker and Gypsy Rose Blanchard was one of the most publicized aspects of Blanchard's life following her incarceration. The two began their connection as pen pals, with Ken Urker writing a letter of support to Gypsy Rose Blanchard after the release of the 2017 HBO documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest.
While Gypsy Rose Blanchard served her sentence for the second-degree murder of her mother, Ken Urker remained a steadfast source of support, eventually visiting her in jail. Their relationship transitioned into the public eye after her release, and following his death, Gypsy Rose Blanchard posted a tribute on Instagram, describing Ken Urker as her "greatest love story."
The contradiction of the holstered weapon and the suicide report
Despite the initial beliefs of the people at the scene, a significant detail in the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office report leaves the exact cause of death unclear. While the 911 dispatcher was told that those on-site believed Ken Urker had killed himself, the police report explicitly describes the handgun on the nightstand as being "holstered."
This creates a gap in the narrative: if the gun remained in its holster, it raises the question of whether the firearm was used at all, or if the presence of the syringe and shot glasses points toward a fatal overdose. The current reports provide the evidence found at the scene but do not provide a final medical examiner's ruling on the cause of death.
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