More than a decade after Gary Coleman’s death, his ex-wife Shannon Price has failed a lie detector test probing her involvement in the circumstances surrounding his tragic passing — reigniting public suspicion and debate.
The former Diff’rent Strokes star died in 2010 at the age of 42 after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage from a fall at home. Although his death was ruled accidental and Shannon was never charged, her actions and demeanor have long drawn scrutiny, particularly after a 911 call surfaced revealing her refusal to follow emergency instructions.
Now, in a shocking twist aired in the series Lie Detector: Truth or Deception, Shannon voluntarily took a polygraph test to clear her name — but the results told a different story.
“There’s More to This Story That Hasn’t Been Told”
Polygraph expert and former FBI agent George Olivo, who administered the test, delivered a damning assessment:
“You were not completely honest with me… The body never lies. The body always tells the truth. And your body on that lie detector test spoke loud and clear.”
Shannon was asked several key questions:
• Did she ever strike Gary during their relationship? – Inconclusive.
• Did she withhold aid after his fall? – Inconclusive, but suspicious.
• Did she cause his fall? – Failed. Deception indicated.
Despite her denials, George said, “There is more to this story that hasn’t been told… The truth is not on your side today.”
Shannon’s Defense: “I’m Not the Victim Here”
Shannon, who made the controversial decision to remove Gary from life support two days after his fall, defended herself emotionally:
“I would never hurt him… His life was so fragile.”
She admitted she could’ve “helped a little bit more” during the emergency and tried to deflect blame onto the 911 operator. But the examiner pushed back, telling her:
“Forget the 911 operator — you were there. You’re not the victim here, he is.”
Despite the failed test and public reaction, Shannon maintained she has nothing to hide:
“There’s a reason I’m not in prison. They did a thorough investigation.”
Yet with this new wave of questions, many believe the full truth behind Gary Coleman’s deathmay still remain hidden.
