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Published 08:52 09 Jul 2026 GMT
More heartbreaking new details about Darrell Sheets' death have been revealed in a police report.
The 67-year-old Storage Wars star was found dead at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, on April 22.
According to the Lake Havasu Police Department, officers responded to the scene around 2AM and discovered Sheets had died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
"The male was pronounced deceased on scene, and the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit was notified and responded to the scene to assume the investigation," police said in a statement at the time.
Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed that Sheets died by suicide.
As part of the investigation, authorities carried out a toxicology report, which found no drugs in his system.
The report stated that tests were conducted for substances including benzodiazepines, cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs, but all results were negative.
The medical examiner’s report also described the late reality star's body as "that of a well-developed, well-nourished adult male".
Nearly three months after Sheets' death, a Lake Havasu City Police Department incident report obtained by Entertainment Weekly revealed investigators discovered what appears to be a suicide note.
According to the report, a crime scene technician found the note inside a black basket in a bathroom closet "next to where the decedent was found."
Written in handwriting described as "shaky," the note read: "I could not take anymore the Facebook bulling [sic], f*** you [redacted]."
Police said the note had been written on the back of a document dated February 20, 2026, approximately two months before Sheets died.
The detective leading the investigation also interviewed Sheets' brother, who told cops the former reality star had claimed to have a "stalker" back in January.
The report further details a Facebook post made by Sheets on March 9, in which he alleged he had "been hacked by a very evil person" living in Keizer, Oregon.
"I'm extremely sorry and sick over this, these people have ruined me… people are showing up to my work and wanting to harm me," Sheets wrote, adding that police were "aware" of the situation but their hands were tied "because Facebook allows this."
"If something happens to me," he concluded, "it was [redacted] and his wife."
According to the incident report, the detective contacted the couple using several phone numbers linked to them.
The man, whose name is redacted, later returned the call from an anonymous number but was described as "extremely uncooperative" and unwilling to provide any information beyond stating he had been "nowhere near Lake Havasu City or Arizona in the past few days".
The report also includes an interview with Sheets' unnamed girlfriend, who told police he had been under stress in the weeks leading up to his death.
She alleged he had been dealing "with a male slandering his name," which had caused him severe stress and insomnia.
Days before his death, she said, Sheets' son Brandon visited him in Lake Havasu, but the pair argued over "family drama" before Brandon left.
On April 21, the day before Sheets died, the girlfriend claimed he received a text message from Brandon's wife "slandering" her and accusing her of "stealing money" from Sheets, leaving him "sad and upset."
She told investigators the couple later went to bed together, but at some point during the night, Sheets got up and went into his office.
When she followed him, she believed she saw him sitting in a chair "with a handgun to his head." According to the report, Sheets shouted at her to "go back to bed."
As she backed out of the room, she told police she "heard one gunshot" before running to the garage to call 911.
Following news of Sheets' death, close friend and Storage Wars co-star René Nezhoda publicly claimed the reality star had endured months of severe cyberbullying before his passing.
In a video shared on Instagram, Nezhoda said: "Darrell has been posting a lot about the guy that's been cyberbullying him and tormenting him, and I really hope [law enforcement] look into that guy and it's just not a pass."
Laura Dotson, who is an auctioneer on Storage Wars, later echoed those concerns, claiming Sheets had been deeply affected by the alleged harassment.
"His family told us that this has been happening for three years," she said. "Cyberbullying is a real thing. This made him feel less than, and it really obviously bothered him."
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Published 12:22 28 May 2026 GMT
The autopsy report for Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets has revealed heartbreaking details about his death.
According to documents obtained by Us Weekly, toxicology testing carried out as part of the investigation came back negative, with no drugs found in the 67-year-old's system.
The report stated that tests were conducted for substances including benzodiazepines, cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs, but all results were negative.
The medical examiner’s report also described Sheets’ body as "that of a well-developed, well-nourished adult male".
This comes after the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially confirmed that Sheets died by suicide.
The 67-year-old was found dead at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, on April 22.
According to the Lake Havasu Police Department, officers responded to the scene around 2AM and discovered Sheets had died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
"The male was pronounced deceased on scene, and the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit was notified and responded to the scene to assume the investigation," police said in a statement at the time.
Police later confirmed that the late star's body was "ultimately turned over to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s office for further investigation" after he was identified.
In the days following his father’s death, the reality TV star's son, Brandon Sheets, shared an emotional tribute on social media.
He wrote: "My heart is so broken. . . I love you Dad and I will do my best to live in your honor and respect our Family. Let's all continue to build those memories and keep the legacy that is 'Darrell (The Gambler) Sheets'."
Brandon, who appeared alongside his father on Storage Wars under the nickname "Sidebet," acknowledged he was not yet ready to publicly discuss the circumstances surrounding his father’s death.
"I can't answer everyone's questions or concerns right now, I think we all just need time to process and remember all the good that my Father was and will continue to be through my Son and I. The love we all have for this man and all his kindness is only a small portion of who he truly is," he added.
Following Sheets' death, close friend and Storage Wars co-star René Nezhoda publicly alleged that the reality star had been dealing with severe cyberbullying in the months leading up to his death.
In a video shared on Instagram, the 49-year-old said: "Darrell has been posting a lot about the guy that’s been cyberbullying him and tormenting him, and I really hope [law enforcement] look into that guy and it’s just not a pass."
Laura Dotson later claimed Sheets had been deeply affected by the alleged harassment.
"His family told us that this has been happening for three years," she said. "Cyberbullying is a real thing. This made him feel less than, and it really obviously bothered him."
Sergeant Kyle Ridgway, public information officer for the Lake Havasu City Police Department, later confirmed authorities were investigating the allegations.
Sheets starred on Storage Wars from 2010 until his retirement in 2023, appearing in 163 episodes of the hit A&E series.
In the years before his death, he had spoken publicly about serious health struggles, including a heart attack and congestive heart failure in 2019.
After leaving the show, Sheets relocated to Arizona and operated an antique store called Havasu Show Me Your Junk.
At the time of his death, Storage Wars was still airing its current season, though Sheets had not appeared in recent episodes.
A&E honored him with an in-memoriam tribute card during the April 25 broadcast of Back to the Locker.
A spokesperson for the network shared online: "We are saddened by the passing of a beloved member of our Storage Wars family, Darrell 'The Gambler' Sheets. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."
Sheets is survived by his son, Brandon, daughter Tiffany, granddaughter Zoie, ex-wife Kimber Wuerfel, and grandchildren.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
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Published 08:49 23 Apr 2026 GMT
Police in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, are investigating the tragic death of Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets, who was found dead at his home on April 22, 2026, at the age of 67.
According to Variety, authorities confirmed that Sheets died from what appeared to be a "self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head".
The Lake Havasu City Police Department's Criminal Investigations Unit responded to the scene, and Sheets' body, which was discovered around 2AM at his residence on Chandler Drive, was turned over to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination.
While the incident remains under active investigation, Sergeant Kyle Ridgway, the department's public information officer, told Page Six that cyberbullying claims are part of the ongoing inquiry.
The accusations were brought to light by Sheets' fellow Storage Wars star, Rene Nezhoda, who revealed in an emotional Instagram video that the late reality star had been the target of relentless cyberbullying from an individual.
"He had this guy, like, really, really tormenting him lately and cyberbullying [him]," Nezhoda said in the video. "Darrell has been posting a lot about the guy that’s been cyberbullying him and tormenting him, and I really hope [law enforcement] look into that guy and it’s just not a pass."
In his clip, Nezhoda called on fans to understand that just because someone is on television doesn't mean they truly know the person.
"Guys, just because you watch us on television doesn’t mean you know us," he said. "It doesn’t mean you know what we’re about."
He also urged them to take a stand against cyberbullying. "As a matter of fact, if you have somebody in your life that thinks it’s funny to cyberbully other people… slap them in the back of the head."
He added: "Make them become a better human being, because you never know what demons somebody faces and what they go through and what you might push them through."
Nezhoda reflected on his friendship with Sheets, sharing that despite their on-screen rivalry, they had a deep mutual respect.
"I know a lot of you guys think we hated each other because we competed a lot on the show, and, you know, we had our moments," he explained. "We had our run-ins, but that’s because we were both competitors, right?"
"Deep down, me and Darrell were friends. We talked every now and then. He’s a very hard worker that cared more than anyone I’ve probably ever met about their family," he shared.
Sheets was best known for his role in the popular A&E series, in which buyers bid on abandoned or unpaid-for storage units, often uncovering valuable items.
He appeared in 163 episodes of the show between 2010 and 2023 and earned the nickname "The Gambler" for his tendency to make big bets on storage lockers based on gut instinct.
After his time on the show, Sheets retired to Arizona, where he ran his antique shop, Havasu Show Me Your Junk, up until his death.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
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Published 14:32 23 Apr 2026 GMT
Tragic details have emerged in the wake of Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets' death at the age of 67. The Lake Havasu City Police Department indicated that his death was caused by "what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head."
In the weeks leading up to his death, disturbing details emerged about the mental and emotional toll Sheets was enduring, particularly due to cyberbullying.
Sheets posted multiple times on his Facebook page about being targeted by a "cyber bully stalker" who hid behind "hundreds of spoof numbers" and used a variety of online aliases.
He accused this person of impersonating him, harassing small businesses, and even extorting money from several people. In his posts, Sheets stated that his tormentor had been at it for three years.
He claimed the stalker had caused people to show up at his workplace, threatening to harm him because of the false posts being attributed to him.
On March 9, 2026, Sheets wrote on Facebook that he had been "hacked by a very evil person" who was uploading posts from an account pretending to be him, per The Sun.
He specifically addressed rumors about his sexuality, insisting that he was "not gay" and that he had not made a post about any "children’s arcade owner."
Sheets described how this impersonation had "ruined" him, explaining that "people are showing up to my work and wanting to harm me."
Two days later, on March 11, 2026, Sheets posted again, detailing how his stalker had gone after other small businesses in the town and harassed them using his name.
He wrote, "It is not me!" and further explained that the alleged cyberbully had "extorted money from many people in this town acting like a handyman."
Among his final messages, Sheets posted about the impact of the online harassment. He explained that the things the stalker was saying about him were "very damaging" and expressed concern that "anything happens to me."
This final post underscored the emotional and psychological toll that the harassment had taken on him.
Sheets’ death prompted an emotional tribute from his Storage Wars co-star, Rene Nezhoda. In an Instagram video, Nezhoda reflected on their time together on the show, emphasizing that while they were rivals on the program, they were also friends behind the scenes.
"I know a lot of you guys think we hated each other because we competed a lot on the show, and you know, we had our moments, we had our run-ins," Nezhoda said.
"But that's because we were both competitors, right? We were the biggest threat out there. So deep down me and Darrell were friends. We talked every now and then."
Nezhoda praised Sheets as "a very hard worker that cared more than anyone I've probably ever met about their family." He also highlighted Sheets' deep love for his son Brandon and granddaughter Zoie.
Nezhoda’s message also addressed the broader issue of cyberbullying. He urged viewers to understand that just because they watch reality stars on TV, it doesn’t give them the right to harass or bully them.
He said, "Guys, just 'cause you watch us on television, doesn't mean you know us. It doesn't mean you know what we're about. Also, it doesn't entitle you to bully somebody. That's not us. That's anybody. That's any athlete. That's anybody. You shouldn't cyberbully at all."
Nezhoda continued, "As a matter of fact, if you have somebody in your life that thinks it's funny to cyberbully other people – may that be a celebrity, athlete or a little girl at school or a schoolmate – slap 'em in the back of the head."
He further expressed that people should "make 'em become a better human being, because you never know what demons somebody faces and what they go through and what you might push 'em through."
Nezhoda also reiterated that law enforcement should "look into" the matter thoroughly, stating, "and it's not just a pass. Because it's just not right, guys. Be better."
The Lake Havasu City Police Department confirmed that cyberbullying was part of the ongoing investigation into Sheets' death.
A public information officer, Sergeant Kyle Ridgeway, told Page Six, "We are aware of these cyberbullying accusations and that is a part of the active investigation."
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
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Published 15:17 23 Apr 2026 GMT
News of Darrell Sheets’ untimely death came as a shock to fans of the hit television show Storage Wars, where the 67-year-old was a longtime and memorable figure.
The network confirmed his passing on Wednesday, sharing: “saddened by the passing of a beloved member of our Storage Wars family, Darrell ‘The Gambler’ Sheets. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Authorities later revealed that Sheets died by suicide. According to the Lake Havasu City Police Department, “authorities found Sheets dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in the city at around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22.”
He was 67 years old and was found at his home in western Arizona. Reports also noted that officers discovered “a male with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.”
His death remains under investigation, with police also looking into possible links to cyberbullying.
Fellow cast member Rene Nezhoda raised concerns about online harassment in a video posted to social media in the aftermath of Sheets’ death.
In recent years, Sheets had been open about his health struggles. He suffered a heart attack in 2019 and later stepped away from television, going on to run an antiques store called Havasu Show Me Your Junk.
Fans flooded his final Instagram post with messages of grief and remembrance. One wrote: “Darrell, you had a lot of fans that would have listened. RIP.” Another commented: “Rest in peace. Mental health is not cared about enough, especially in men.”
Others shared more personal tributes. “You will be missed so much. May God keep Brandon, Tiffany, Kim and your little grand children in his love and comfort. You were my best neighbor ever,” one message read.
Another fan added: “Im so sorry for what you were going through. I hope you’re doing better wherever you are.” A message directed to his son said: “Brando- your dad was a superstar!!! He is in you! RIP to the WOW factor.”
Sheets’ passing has left many reflecting on his impact, both on television and in the lives of those who knew and admired him.
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Published 13:21 23 Apr 2026 GMT
Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets shared a heartbreaking final post before he was found dead at the age of 67.
The reality star tragically passed away early on April 22 from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Sheets was discovered at his residence on Chandler Drive, and authorities confirmed his death after a thorough investigation.
While his passing has been ruled a suicide, police are now probing troubling claims of cyberbullying as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Just two months before his death, Sheets shared what would become his final post on social media.
On February 6, he posted a picture on Facebook of himself dressed casually in gray shorts, a black tank top, and a backward cap, and enjoying a walk with his dog in the park.
At the time, Darrell had retired from Storage Wars in 2023, after appearing in 163 episodes over 13 years, and had largely stepped out of the public eye.
Before his death, Sheets had struggled with several health issues, including a heart attack in 2019.
He opened up about his health concerns in a candid post shared in 2019, writing: "I’ve been very sick for 3 months and two nights ago I had a mild heart attack, found out I have congestive heart failure and a severe issue going on with my lung," per The Sun.
He also expressed gratitude for the support he had received from fans, adding: "It’s been a great ride."
Sheets had undergone surgery and appeared to be recovering when he tragically passed away.
While the star's death appears to be the result of suicide, his close friend and Storage Wars co-star, Rene Nezhoda, has brought forward allegations of cyberbullying as a potential contributing factor.
Nezhoda shared in a heartfelt Instagram video that Sheets had been relentlessly tormented online by an individual.
"He had this guy, like, really, really tormenting him lately and cyberbullying [him]," Nezhoda said. "Darrell has been posting a lot about the guy that’s been cyberbullying him and tormenting him, and I really hope [law enforcement] look into that guy and it’s just not a pass.”
Nezhoda also used the platform to urge fans to recognize the pain that public figures might be hiding behind their on-screen personas.
"Just because you watch us on television doesn’t mean you know us," he said. "It doesn’t mean you know what we’re about. If you have somebody in your life that thinks it’s funny to cyberbully other people… slap them in the back of the head. Make them become a better human being, because you never know what demons somebody faces and what they go through."
Nezhoda reflected on his friendship with his late co-star. "I know a lot of you guys think we hated each other because we competed a lot on the show, and, you know, we had our moments," he said.
"We had our run-ins, but that’s because we were both competitors, right? Deep down, me and Darrell were friends. We talked every now and then," he continued. "He’s a very hard worker that cared more than anyone I’ve probably ever met about their family."
After retiring from Storage Wars, Sheets moved to Lake Havasu, Arizona, where he opened an antique shop called Havasu Show Me Your Junk.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
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