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Former ‘Storage Wars’ Star Dies by Suicide, Cyberbullying Probe Ongoing

5/4/2026

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Sheets Dies

Lake Havasu City Police confirmed former “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets, 67, died by apparent suicide on April 22.
Spokesperson Kyle Ridgway said the probe also examines cyberbullying accusations tied to the case.
Son Brandon Sheets posted Instagram tributes on April 30, May 2 and May 3 honoring his father.
The department urged anyone with information to call 928-855-1171 and to contact the 988 suicide-prevention lifeline.

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Sheets' Family Urges

René Nezhoda posted on Instagram that Darrell Sheets had been cyber-bullied and urged police to identify the harasser.
Brandon Sheets used his Instagram to share slideshows and implore law-enforcement to investigate the alleged cyber-bully.
Brandi Passante replied with love and hugs as tributes and calls for action spread on social media throughout the week after Darrell’s death.

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Sheets Suicide Investigation

Lake Havasu City police responded to a call on April 22, finding Darrell Sheets with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Sergeant Kyle Ridgway told Fox News Digital that cyberbullying accusations are part of the active investigation.
Laura Dotson said Sheets had been “terrified for his life” because of three years of cyberbullying.
René Nezhoda posted an Instagram video urging law-enforcement to investigate the online tormentor he said was targeting Sheets.

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Sheets Dies

Lake Havasu City Police confirmed former “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets, 67, died by apparent suicide on April 22.
Spokesperson Kyle Ridgway said the probe also examines cyberbullying accusations tied to the case.
Son Brandon Sheets posted Instagram tributes on April 30, May 2 and May 3 honoring his father.
The department urged anyone with information to call 928-855-1171 and to contact the 988 suicide-prevention lifeline.

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