Ex-Fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard Found Dead in Louisiana
Ken Urker, the ex-fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was found dead at his home in Raceland, Louisiana, on his 34th birthday.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, October 2, 2026 — Ken Urker, who was formerly engaged to Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was discovered deceased at his residence in Raceland, Louisiana. The discovery was made on what would have been his 34th birthday.
The circumstances surrounding Urker’s death have not been fully detailed. Information regarding the exact date of the discovery or the cause of death was not immediately available in the provided summary. Urker resided in Raceland, a community located in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
Ken Urker gained public attention due to his previous relationship with Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a figure who was convicted for her role in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Blanchard’s case, involving Munchausen by proxy and a subsequent murder plot, was widely publicized.
Urker and Blanchard were engaged for a period. Following Blanchard’s release from prison in December 2023, her relationship status and public appearances have been subjects of media interest. The contractor’s name and details regarding any official investigation or autopsy results were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Jack Meyer, Debra Worley on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.
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