Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets died in late April after a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. Now, an autopsy reveals new heartbreaking details about his death.
Darrell Sheets was featured on 163 episodes of the show between 2010 and 2023. He was known as “The Gambler” on the show, as he had a habit of overbidding. After he quit the show, he moved to Arizona and ran an antique shop called Havasu Show Me Your Junk. But sadly, his life came to a tragic end in April.
On April 22, according to a police press release, Sheets, age 67, was found dead after causing a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was found in his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
“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,” the press release stated.
It further noted that Darrell Sheets’ family was notified and that his body had been handed to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office for further investigation.
Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets’ autopsy report revealed
His former co-star on Storage Wars, Rene Nezhoda, said cuberbullying could have played a part in Sheets’ decision to take his own life.
At the time, Sergeant Kyle Ridgway, public information officer for the Lake Havasu City Police Department in Arizona, confirmed to Page Six that the police are “aware of these cyberbullying accusations.” It was a part of the investigation into Darrell Sheets’ death.
Now, an autopsy has revealed more heartbreaking details about the Storage Wars stars’ death. Obtained by US Weekly, the report confirmed that the toxicology analysis was negative.
Officials had tested Sheets’ blood for cocaine, fentanyl, benzos, and other drugs. No drugs were found in his system at the time of death.
“The body is that of a well-developed, well-nourished adult male,” the report stated.
Prior to the autopsy, the Lake Havasu City Police Department stated that his death was being ‘ruled as suicide.’ They also confirmed that they had submitted the star’s cellular phone for forensic analysis.
Honored by his son
After Sheets’ death, tributes poured in. The April 25 episode of Storage Wars was dedicated to him with a memorial.
His son, Brandon, also honored his father on what would have been his birthday.
“Thank you for raising me to be the man I am today… wish that I could spend just one more day with you. I love you dad and happy birthday,” he wrote.
Rest in peace, Darrell Sheets.
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