An unearthed 911 call has revealed that “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets was allegedly dealing with intense cyberbullying before he died by suicide in April.
Sheets told authorities that he “had somebody threatening” him for the last two months in audio released by the Lake Havasu Police Department and obtained by Us Weekly on Thursday.
“Tonight, they just sent me a demand ransom text stating that I had 24 hours to take care of it or they’re going to burn my shop down and they’re going to get my girlfriend in Orange County,” he continued on the call, which did not have a date listed, per the outlet.
Sheets reportedly said on the call that he knew who his alleged stalker was and where they lived.
“I tried to bear this for the last few months,” he added. “But it’s really bad right now.”
After Sheets gave his alleged stalker’s name, the operator told the reality star that an officer would call him for more information, per US Weekly.
Page Six has reached out to Lake Havasu Police Department for comment.
Darrell was found dead on April 22 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office subsequently confirmed in May that he died by suicide.
Page Six broke the news that Sheets left behind a suicide note.
It referenced “Facebook bullying” he “couldn’t take” anymore.
In a 911 call, Sheet’s girlfriend told officers that he got out of bed late after being unable to sleep, and he told her to “go back to bed” when she went to the doorway to his office — after which she “heard a single gunshot.”
“I know he’s been just frustrated with this no sleep and his kids,” the girlfriend told the operator. “Terrible, terrible.”
“Storage Wars” star Rene Nezhoda claimed Sheets was dealing with cyberbullying before his death.
“He had this guy, like, really, really tormenting him lately and cyberbullying [him],” Nezhoda said in an April 22 Instagram video.
He added, “And I really hope [law enforcement] look into that guy and it’s just not a pass.”
Sergeant Kyle Ridgway subsequently 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 affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
