Inbred Family-The Whittakers
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2020
- Soft White Underbelly update interview and portrait of the Whittaker family of Odd, West Virginia.
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It’s like Ray was never taught properly to speak and he almost copies the dog noises around him. This is really heartbreaking.
You're right
And hes copying bird sounds from chicken
Yes your right, that come from lack of social activities. The animals were more then likely his only friends
Might seem that way but it'll be the significant lack of brain development /brain damage which is the reason for the lack of communication - not role models.
The entire family seems aphasic. But sweet and frightening vulnerable. I wish them serenity.
Something I don’t think people are understanding is that Mark was not being naive or ignorant to ask Ray questions, he knew that Ray could not speak, but he saw that the man understood and was happy to feel heard and acknowledged by someone
Yeah I noticed that when he asked Ray if he remembered his brother and nodded yes as well as when he asked if he remembered Mark he nodded yes Ray is able to understand people but lacks the cognitive skill to speak which is truly frightening
He absolutely was communicating and understood Ray. I understood what he was saying.
@@thatonehispanic7982 it’s not frightening. It just is what it is. They learned to live that way
Beautiful on the inside as well MsSierraAlexis...great observation!
You never know what you'll get out of someone who has been overlooked for so long.
Ray is a sweetheart. He had so much to say, even though he couldn't verbally communicate. His expressions and gestures are his way of communicating with the world. When he was showing them what looked like Freddie's grave omg heartbreaking 😢
😂
Seemed to enjoy having company
But he seemed to understand a lot of stuff
I heard that the locals are very protective of this family and I respect that so much.
I read that, and the local sheriffs too
some bs
You respect protecting inbred rapists who also rape their kids?
Fucking weirdo
Mega bs@@thehiphopke4874
Stop saying he’s dumb for asking ray questions, he was clearly happy to be talked to, he probably doesn’t get much interaction due to only saying hey and barking
Modisho ru ru
I see your point but there's a difference between talking and asking questions. Doesn't make sense to keep asking questions when you know you'll never get answers. Interviewer should've talked to Ray by complimenting him or telling him a story.
@@blindthief I don't know. Ray was the one who went to the most effort to answer Mark's question about Freddy. a lot of non verbal disabled people are like people who can understand a language but not speak it. I wonder how much Ray would be able to say if he knew ASL (a lot of non deaf people use it).
@Friedrich der Kluge you turned two negatives into a postive and got me laughing.
@Friedrich der Kluge bruuuh
wow how ironic that the only one willing to talk was the one who couldn't speak
Deep
Imagine what he would say tho
@@blessedbygod123 hahaha ikr
@@traceyhaney8510 thats what she said
Like the kid who always wants to read to the class but can't read for shit
The non verbal siblings know more and understand more than we give them credit for. ❤
My dog understands more than I give him credit for. Sometimes you just need to give them a scratch behind the ear. I wonder if they tried that?
When Mark talked about Ray’s brother “So, you lost your brother?”, Ray very purposely and even took his time to point clearly at the ground (buried), then point across the road to where the grave is at (over there).
True. Nonverbal communication ❤
This is the most respectful youtube comment section I've ever seen.
@Naruto Isan nah it's just you.
Well, it's nice for a change.
I was just thinking this. I am so proud of the people commenting.
I was thinking the same thing.
Right because I was thinking what in the hills have eyes is going on... I really need to know the story behind the story to this.
Oddly enough, Ray seemed the most coherent, but unable to express himself with words.
He seems really happy to be talked too
I don't know if coherent is the word I would use, but yes, he does seem to be most willing to interact.
Yes he is very coherent, speaks fluent chihuahua
I don't know if I'm just stoned but it seems like he has pretty clear signs/sounds for "yes" and "no". I don't know why he kept asking him open ended questions.
@@gelderland768 damn you for making laugh at this sad video now i feel so bad
I’m actually questioning if im in a RUclips comment section or comments at all because this is unfathomable that everyone here has kind things to say! Kudos to you all! Hug yourself. You deserve it!
Ray is so sweet, it breaks my heart he can’t communicate more. When he points out his brothers grave, so sad.
The man named Ray really made me sad. He clearly wanted to communicate and was excited that someone new was around. His own limitations frustrate him more than they offend society I can promise you that.
@Moist Beans agreed
He communicates fairly well for a guy that cannot speak
You're projecting your own emotions. You don't know how he feels or thinks about anything.
@@user-ep1sw6od3u Udivitelnyj, nice name for a Russian friend. I can onlY guess and wonder. Bolshoi krasivaja familia BTW.
i felt the exact same thing , thank u for writing this so perfectly .
I reckon Ray has been neglected and left with the dogs for most his life , he Is actually communicating with the dogs as he can relate to them more than humans
@@mars7612 lol yeah no kidding, never said it wasn’t but he has been neglected also!
Take a look at how dirty his shirt is and how pants are falling completely off and his shoes are on the wrong feet and tell me he isn’t neglected
Wow... is that medically a fact?
@@bobabooey4537 What does that mean ?
yeah, wow
this makes me want to cry. reminds me of my dad's last days when he was battling cancer. he understood what my family and i were saying to him, but was unable to communicate with us 😭😭😭😭😭
Was your dad the product of generational incest? If not you probably should not be relating your perfectly mentally healthy father to these poor souls.
Your comment made me cry you just summed up how it was with my dad. That’s made me heartbroken 💔
Same my nana died of cancer and on Christmas day she got her last wish to talk to me and my sister but she had to talk to us over video call because we moved to a different country a few years ago, she didn't say anything but groan but it was hard to look at the screen and see her because she was so pale and had her mouth open and had lost so much weight but you could see a slight smile when she saw us :(
same here. mine passed away with a stroke
Same here, mine died from incesting
Love how respectful you are Mark. And love your work.
🤨
The one who couldn’t speak was the one who had the most to say.
Aw..
So it goes!
Awwwwwwwww
Lorraine and Timmy were too embarrassed to say anything
How true
The fact that Ray, who isn't able to speak properly, was the most open of the bunch and most likeable person...
They all seem like nice people but Ray has a personality that does shine through in a special way. ♡
You could understand what Ray meant more than anyone pretty much. He had his own language.
Ray definitely pulled at my heart strings
You have a crush on ray?
Barking?
I love watching life with the Whittaker's. They have come a long way since this first video and are much more comfortable with Mark now. It takes time to gain trust.
This is the result of years of maga
I just wanted to say thank you for helping the Whittaker's and being so kind through out all your videos with them.
Without being able to utter one audible word, Ray managed to say more than the entire family did all together. Good job Ray!
Definitely agree with you. It must be such a boring and mundane life with little of interest going on. Looks like they just sit all day on the porch, eat sandwiches and sleep.
@@deborahhenderson149 oh god when you bring that up, it even saddening. We only see a day of them, but they were there for tens of years
@@deborahhenderson149 exactly, it seems very mundane to us yet it’s very very boring with such a lifestyle to them for decades till the grave.
Some people can find peace in family
oh yeah good job! Gold star. FFS this is where we are now. We used to get ribbons for achievements and actual grades now its about being able to bark when someone asks you a question. Do you not see how absolutly nonsensical this all is??
Ray wants to communicate so bad. I’m heartbroken
MKB1L 🙄
@@MKB1L Stupidest comment I seen here and boy are there a lot
@@MKB1L wow, you are so funny...
MKB1L, you’re a sad individual.
Right, he obviously understands things. He just can't speak them.
The only time ray was quiet this whole video was when mark said he was leaving 😢😢😢 I love ray so much it hurts
a guy i worked with told me about this family, its amazing how friendly and open they are, to a point, its disheartening to see this but also makes me glad they do care about one another and seem to just enjoy life
When he was asking Ray about his brother passing away, Ray points at the ground. I think Ray understands a lot, he just never learned how to communicate. So he has picked up his own form of communication from the dogs.
I agree with you
Wow
Yes, it literally sounds like is imitating the dogs (and maybe other animals too). I especially noticed it here 5:42
Nope
Could be ! 🤔
Poor rey looks like he has so much to say but he's limited by his own mind and body it must be absolutely crushing to live like that
He probably doesn't realize.
Márton Malárik at 10:00 when Mark asked Rey whether he misses his brother you can see him say “oh god” like he’s frustrated that he’s not being understood or is trying to say something
@@vajramallya5483 We don't know exactly what's going on in his head. They are very unresponsive most of the time to questions, like they have no idea what they were told to. It's really sad. Maybe he understands, but personally, I doubt.
And to think your "family" would willingly raise the chances of you being born that way by inbreeding. Sick stuff
@@vajramallya5483 it sounded like he said "gone"
Just 😢. What a very respectful person behind the camera. This is the first time I've seen anything on this family.
Mark you have done so much for this family.since you have came into their lives the extended family seem to be coming about more when the money stops they will soon disappear your work has been amazing thanks for all your work mark 😊😊😊
If Ray could speak, he would have told the entire story. He was the only one willing to. The head lady probably needed a gift to get her warmed up to speak about the parents and grandparents. This is so sad.
Why can’t he speak?
@@nevaeh420. because did you watch the video? They dont seem like a talkative bunch. He probably talks to the dogs more than the people
This is a effing disgrace in complete utter disgust.
She doesn’t want her family story to be viewed by millions of people on the internet. I can understand her not wanting to discuss it.
I'm sure they've gotten grief all their lives about their family situation, then some stranger and a Yank comes by asking questions. I'm sure she didn't want to invite criticism. They're all probably pretty tight lipped in that community.
I can almost say, for certain, Ray has a lot to say. After talking about Freddy, he led us toward his grave. He’s probably full of information, stories, and memories that just can’t be expressed.
Man, wtf, Is there allowed to bury people in your own yard? That, to me being italian, is some craaazy shit to think of.
@@zerothehero3426 It ain't that deep, its just a country thing. Did you expect them to spend $10,000 on a funeral? Some people have to make do with what they have.
@@chilliecheesecake Again, here where I live self disposing of a dead body isn't allowed. If you don't have money for a funeral you get it cremated at a really low price, cinerary urn included.
True, he seemed to be the most excited to communicate. The woman that was able to talk didn't seem that willing to answer
@@zerothehero3426 what do you do if ur loved one doesn't want to be burned my dad would kill me if I burned him
I hope you continue to visit them! Ray and Timmy are innocent and love you so much!
You bring sunshine to their lives!
Thank you for all you do😊
and Lorraine
Thank you for doing this with real actual respect
Am addicted to the rawness of this channel ,its depiction of the true human condition
Yess indeed... agree!
Real talk
100% agree
I agree bro.. he got some unusual content but dope at the same time..
So true my good man
I feel so bad for Ray, he clearly understands but he can't speak.. But he's aware of what's going on and he understands what people are saying
And the fact he can communicate in his own way and shows intelligence when people show him attention proves alone he has some smarts there. If anyone called him stupid. I think they'd be very far off track. Just because he can't speak like the rest of us DOSENT mean he's dumb.
And he clearly knows how to make himself understood. That shows decent intelligence. Maybe if someone taught him ASL when he was younger it would have done so much for him. It's such heartbreak to see him like this.
he must have lots of things to say but he can only communicate with one sound
Yes, I believe that he's aware. He seems happy, so there's no reason to feel sorry. He can't talk, that's perhaps frustrating at times, but he got his brothers and a neighbor by his side. What I try to figure out is if it's good to make a film about them. Yes, I was watching it to satisfy my curiosity, but they were clearly not seeking attention and that's why I feel sympathy. In this crazy media world where people have their lives downloaded and some go to the extreme to be seen and heard, the brothers feel fresh despite the junkyard that's their home. That's why I hope that they don't become a zoo.
@The blended gentleman this is still the internet
So a mute that can make noises is sad to you?
I’ve seen most of your videos and all between you and Tyler. Your amazing bro like an angel I really hope that you don’t let him get to you anymore and please keep going! Your amazing with great interesting material
What's interesting to me is that Ray understands simple English, but either doesn't or can't speak it.
He's obviously communicating. What is unclear is how much he's really understanding and able to articulate a response.
This is an interesting look into the basics of human development and the mechanics of human interaction. They're obviously attempting to communicate.
I worry about the woman who is doing the talking: it must be incredibly lonely to live in an environment where you're the only one that can articulate your thoughts.
Ray has a bond with those dogs, they seem super loyal to him. Like they understand him on a whole other level. Damn this is heartbreaking.
If anything ever happens to ceasar I can sleep easily knowing we have ray to take his place.
listen to him and you can see his IS one of the dogs all of his verbal skills are legit barks and that's why he's able to communicate and bond with those dogs the way he is,they literally just see another dog
@@frankgallagher7478 shut up frank
@@frankgallagher7478 no man 😂😂😂🤫
I was thinking the same thing it’s actually kind of terrifying I have no doubt he’s able to communicate with those dogs the whole family seems like they communicate with some barking system ray didn’t come back out on the porch until his brother made some weird barking noise and then he immediately turned his head to the door and walked out
Ray seems so happy that someone is just including him in conversation. Bless his fucking heart, man.
😍
Awww, so true
bless him.
Yahhh man ❤
Ray don’t know what the fuckkkkkk is going on bro so you can relax lol.
My jaw dropped when I saw him point to the grave. The content Mark shares on Soft White Underbelly is amazing.
Thank you for going to spend time with them. How respectful you were made me cry. This was the best way you could have possibly shown us a glimpse of their life.
Timmy seemed proud to be acknowledged as a High School Graduate. Good for you Timmy!!
He should feel proud, that’s a good thing
Tiimayyyy
Absolutely no fucking way did he graduate high school!!!!
@@rolfenmonster Oh, I'd be willing to bet he has a diploma. I'm not saying he learned the curriculum though. It really is a poignant comment on the sad state of our education system here in the US.
I checked public school records and he never graduated...sorry to burst you guys bubble
I’m amazed at how Ray is more able to communicate than other members of the family, maybe he is not saying words, but he’s actually answering the questions
🤣😂😁😁ruclips.net/video/HbqEnGgSRXQ/видео.html
Yeah if you're listening its like you can hear him say yeah I remember my brother he's buried right out there
U guys r ridiculous u have no idea if hes able to answer the questions other than the one about his name. The patch of dirt was where a camper burned down and is way too fresh to possibly be where they buried the brother. Its certainly possible he understands and is trying to communicate but none of us have any idea
@@crowntotheundergroud the entire situation is sad I wish I hadn't even seen the video honestly because its painful
@@stackingpoints417 yea it is. The guy is really happy to have a visitor and seems like a decent soul.
this comment section about to blow up again...
Because of Tyler right?
@@greyson595who’s Tyler?? Could you explain please :)
@@ABoxOfCartonJuiceTyler Oliveira
@@ryan-bj3mi He's a prick for what he did. Mark has done nothing but be kind to that family and that little trolling twerp tried to defame him.
Looking back now - it’s incredible how you’ve improved the quality of their lives so greatly! Some issues for sure with drug abuse in the grandkids , but in general you can see they know now they have value as humans! ❤ Thanks Mark! ✝️
I wish we could all understand Ray, you can tell he had lots to say.
*bark*
@@Anonym-kd5wf idiot
When he started pointing and leading them across the road... honestly made me so sad...
@@TheDeltaPivot6 same. Because he knows. He’s aware and has really good thoughts but can’t say or express any of it :(
I laughed a little too much at this comment 😂
ray had the most to say, but he couldn't. but you can tell he was happy someone was visiting. bless that man and his heart. and everyone in this family too - they didn't ask to be born like this.
Well said
What happend with the little boy?
They didn’t ask to inbreed?
@@Sosytus ray didn’t ask to interbreed did he dumbass he was born due to interbreeding of his parents and then was forced into interbreeding
@@Sosytus what's inbreed?
I feel like the one who was talking the most and went to school got teased about her family and that’s a reason she won’t led on as much as she knows considering her family’s “issues”. Bless her heart! They all seem like lovely individuals.
Ray always smiles when he communicate with his gestures. He has a beautiful heart though he doesn't look good from the outside. God bless him, long live and happiness for them all.
It broke my heart when I realized Ray was "talking" and it wasn't a dog barking. This video did something to me
Agreed, it was an extremely tough watch.
Man i felt weird watching this i felt like my body got numbed
The dumb thing needs to shut its inbreeded behind up.
@Tai Chi Tube I RESPECT your answer
It creeped me the fuck out. 🥴
ray seems like a chill ass dude he don't need words hes just charming in a way
true, he seems very kind hearted
A friend of mine’s father had a severe stroke and lost his speech. He never regained it but he did adopt a very similar collection of a few sounds.
literally couldnt help but smile everytime ray was on camera just being happy go lucky
don't rile Ray to go Sling blading...
He's pure and has an innocent nature about him. A man dealt a rough hand in life given many "bad deals" so to speak but still maintains a positive outlook and joyful presence. If that's not inspiring I don't know what is.
This is the most awesome chanel yet ray was so happy to chat and how respectfully this video was made
This is shocking, sad, insightful, scary, warming all at the same time
Who wondered which of the dogs was ceaselessly barking until they realized it was Ray?
Me too.
Meeeee
sometime ill put my phone up to my ear without looking at the screen, but the barking stop all of that!!!!lol
Me.
Me too. That is sad
Ray wants to communicate so badly! He’s has lots to say and seems social in his own way even though he’s nonverbal.
Wait... That's why he can't verbally speak?? How does that happen?
Is he picking up on how the dogs bark? And he barks like them?
@@ShawntiaKnott yea...
agreed ray has something to say,but cant
wants to talk but have no words. I feel bad for him....
You’re a good man and damn those people are truly scarier than some of the things we see in horror movies I wouldn’t be brave enough to visit them I’d freak out
First time watching this and i am in shock! I have heard about this growing up but really couldn't imagine this is for real. Im flabbergasted that there are ppl like this in the US. And on this level. Its incomprehensible!
It was a gut punch for me how Ray reacted when you told him you were leaving. He wanted to show you more, this was a special day for him.
Ray thought he was moving in....
I feel bad for Ray because you can tell the past 60 years the dogs have paid attention to him but not his own family --- which is why he barks instead of talking --- the guy loves having a friend around and Mark was that friend, even for just a couple hours
happy his dogs at least were there for him @@fredwerza3478
@@fredwerza3478 You're completely wrong, and if you watched all of the videos of this family you would know how stupid that is.
This guy could care less. He got what he wanted and left. You think any of the proceeds from this video will go to helping the family? Heck no! It's sad too because 30,000,000 views would easily generate 5 figures on RUclips alone (if not more).
The two sitting on the couch seem like they're completely oblivious. Ray actually seems pretty cognizant of what's going on but is unable to express himself.
This interviewer frustrates me so much because it's clear that Ray can respond to yes or no questions, but he keeps asking him open ended things. Like, it's pretty clear he can't speak, try some new tactics to communicate.
Lorraine is far gone
@@cbh4166 he wants ray to feel loved like he can understand him to make ray feel better
@@cbh4166 the point of the interviewer asking opened ended questions is to not make him feel any less. He treats everyone the same regardless of who they are.
@@octamaster5000 nah. Lorraine showed awareness and gave orders to ray and timmy. They're just not comfortable with outsiders. They were obviously embarrassed and I think they knew they were in a video. They probably show more communication skills to close relatives and friends. Besides ray, he just barks and says hey
To ANYONE leaving comments from Tyler's channel; please watch Mark's newest video regarding the situation!!!
This family has taken OVER $100,000 from their donations AND they have also taken $25,000 from Mark personally.
Mark ALSO paid the 37% taxes that were due on the donations. He could have just dumped the full amount in their laps and let them all get in trouble with the IRS at the end of the year...
At the end of the day; Mark did all the paperwork for them and got the taxes done for the donations, sent them thousands of dollars every time they asked, AND sent them his own money when they used up all their donations.
If you DON'T believe Mark; then you MIGHT believe the family in the center of this entire thing. Mark called the family at the end of his video and had them confirm that he sent them all the money. It came straight from the horses mouth.
Fair enough. Why did the lady in Tylers Video say she never got any money. What the heck is going on? We need a money trail. I want to see both side of the story. Do they not want a house? Where did all the money go?
random payments, life is expensive and these people need a lot @@sonnygower8242
@@sonnygower8242 Watch Mark's newest video, like I said... All of the questions you just asked are answered in that video; except for why that chick would lie. (BTW he showed pictures of his bank account with proof of him sending money to the Whittakers; providing dates, exact $$ amounts, and the name of the account he sent the money to (which was the Whittakers).
Regarding the chick lying; theres only a few logical reasons someone in her position would lie like that... Either she knows what is going on with the $$ and is just trying to con Tyler (and fans) into feeling bad for them and giving even more money (since they spent ALL of Mark's funds already)... OR, she really doesn't know what she's talking about and stuck her nose in the middle of the situation and ASSUMED that Mark just stopped giving them money and wouldn't send any more (which was NOT the case).
I would LIKE to believe she is clueless and just thought Mark was to blame; BUT I have been on this earth for longer than a week and the fact that the fund began to stagnate with donations AND the Whittakers wasted ALL the money; she probably thought she could be slick and take advantage of Tyler by spinning the story that the Whittakers were these poor things that were cut-off by big bad Mark and he was dangling a house in their faces with no progress...
The main woman in that household that was handling the money, Betty, took OVER 100k from the donations that were SUPPOSED TO go to the house(AND another 25k from Mark)... If you watch the multiple videos that Mark has made on them; you will see that he brings up the house quite often and asks Betty what the situation is on it and she just doesn't care...
He's tried asking basic questions about the house ALOT and she would just shrug and say "i dunno" or "why are you asking?"... In later videos, he would mention the house was 220k and a really nice house with a fresh start. Betty would literally just ignore him and even act annoyed that he would bring it up in the later videos... He would mention to them that they need to start saving money up to get that house and Betty would look at him like he was annoying her... She doesn't want that house if she has to save that money to get it. She wants it to magically appear with a snap of the finger, no work. Since the GoFundMe was setup; she's been milking that fund dry and she knows it (mark called and asked her about all the money and she got frustrated he was asking her about it).
@@ashleythegamer8552 I just watched Marks Video. I get it now. Let's be honest here. That family has no idea how to properly manage money and Mark is correct for severing ties financially. It is sad that they wasted all the money then lied about never getting any.
Mark said he paid the taxes USING THE DONATIONS, giving them what was left. He didn't pay taxes using his own money. I've seen a few people so far misunderstanding his explanation.
Why hasn't this guy help woth his millions of views
Walmart really what this guy need is to reay help
He donated $30,000 to them
@@1chillychangout of the almost $140,000 he's made off of them, how nice😂
I think if Ray would’ve been introduced to schooling, speech and physical therapy he would have been more able to communicate.
I think you're right. He very clearly did want to communicate and the only time he was quiet was at the end when Mark said goodbye, that was sad and educational (to me) too.
No, really??
@@1962hellen cringe
Yes ofcourse both herenity and environment. One can even out a lot the better environment.
50 something years ago speech therapy wasn't nearly developed enough and he probably would've regressed more since they used punishment a lot when a child couldn't speak properly
I feel like ray understands everything and is at least near fully aware he just can’t express himself with words.
very much so ):
Doubt it. He didnt even come outside when prompted.
@@brasstacksboxing409Funny comment. He replies in what he is capable of doing, and responds 110% better than the other two that don’t even talk. So.
@@vadavada6233 if u say so...
@@brasstacksboxing409 shes right m8
I needed to watch this tonight. It never fails to make me smile. Thank you for all you do. ❤️ *Did you give Lorraine Starbucks coffee? I’ve never heard her so chatty. She loves Elle so much, they all do. You both have beautiful souls.
This is unreal. Thank you for this.
I wish the interviewer would’ve asked ray more yes and no questions just to see him answer and how happy he was that someone was talking to him
agreed
Yeah, but he asked them only about their dead brother... Good kind of question to people
I feel like Ray was pretty cognizant of what was going on around him, For whatever reason he just can't communicate it.
Ray...he has so much that he’s desperately trying to communicate. He seems really happy tho, and that gives me a little comfort.
Ray is so sweet you are exactly right he has so much hes trying to communicate!!! My heart goes out to them they need more people around them. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I agree completely, I guarantee he has a lot more going on upstairs than what he’s able to show with communication. He knows exactly what’s being said to him I can bet.
@Stop Deleting My Accounts RUclips it’s not they’re fault :( they didn’t ask to be born that way 💔
@@eviex134 Yet they keep messing around with their own siblings, it's entirely their fault.
@Ethan R. Its their grandparents, probably even their great-grandparents fault. For how underdeveloped they're it's definitely been going on for generations.
Mark has always treated this family with dignity love and respect. ❤ Really has been dedicated to keeping in touch and checking up on them. I love that
Came here from Tyler Olivera’s channel. Would love too see an update on the money that was donated to this family for a new home. I hope you can post an update soon of the home being purchased. This family surely needs it.
Same here. i don't like how this channel looked from his perspective... An exclusive contract to interview them, and neighbours with guns for the "don't go there yourself". it just sound like he's trying to protect his "content" from others to milk it. and the question about the money is even more worrying...
This was made 3 years ago. I think we all know where the money went. Certainly not where it was supposed to go anyway..
I came here to ask the same question
Came here to ask the same thing
there r updates on both channels now
It makes me happy the community protects them from becoming a spectacle or tourist opportunity, it would be sick to see this family portrayed inappropriately
I disagree, it seems the community kept them isolated.
@@AMbradfordfilms they are down in the mountains where else are they gonna go
@@AMbradfordfilms na I think they’re doing the right think by protecting them. People are sick and would cross the line with this family
The community is ashamed. They are kept swept under a rug rather than getting help from the state, like special education for Ray, who may have learned how to speak with intervention. I cant imagine the other health problems these people must have. I dont doubt that individuals within their community have helped them in small ways, but the community as a whole (and by that I could mean the state of WV) seems okay to just.. host their pets.
Same
Ray is clearly more intelligent than everyone is assuming he is. Every time he's asked a question he replies with a head movement, or in the only other way he can. When asked over and over about his brother, Freddy, he points outside, everytime!! His brother is buried under the flowers! He was trying to show/tell where his bro was, numerous times! Clearly he's intelligent enough to get frustrated! Feel for the man..not his fault he's on this earth, in this state of existence. Hope the best for this family.
How do you know about his brother under the flowers? Genuinely curious
@@kunalaghera his brothers grave was shown , it’s beside the flowers , that’s what the dirt spot was
@@kunalaghera the journalist asked Ray, "Oh, is Fred under the flowers?" Ray, replies, "ya, ya!" While shaking his head, yes.
So he can do basic thing and understand some words? That doesn't make him intelligent hahahaha my bird has probably a higher IQ than all this family
@@Naomi.H.85 The journalist didn't say that. He said, "Oh, is that Freddy's grave?" It was just a bare patch of ground. Grave. No flowers. There was another bare patch of ground a little farther away, maybe another grave. It could be the family graveyard. I don't think Ray is more intelligent than anyone is assuming, no one said how intelligent he is but he's clearly severely handicapped. The journalist is asking him questions so he probably knows or thinks Ray can understand those questions, or maybe he is only reacting to one word he is familiar with, the name "Freddy." Say it enough times and he can lead you to the grave and point to it. He pointed to himself in answer to "Ray." And he knows only one syllable, more of a grunt, it's either a ha or ya. Very sad state. I wonder who that man looking at the paper was? Another brother, but more normal and ignored by the journalist. I wonder if the nephew's, Timmy, parents were any of the people in the video? That would mean his father and mother are also his uncle and aunt, just like the way it is with his uncles and aunts.
I love the happiness these people find despite the difficulties they face🙏 ...a sad situation Anybody would hate to be born into...
Where is the happiness. They just sit there soiling themselves.
I love how kind he is too this family they need kindness ... They didnt ask too be here
Can’t help but think that dogs may have been Ray’s only friends growing up
Yes.
That’s how he learned to speak dog so well
I’m doubt that dog is in its 40s
@@marcovazquez5654 Lol, good comeback.
Doug Benson ihy💀💀
poor Ray is the only one wanting to say anything and he can't. this just breaks my heart watching this
The poor version of the rothchilds...
Im not sure its accurate to say that.
He definitely might be the most outgoing and obvious to us that he wants to communicate. But they very well may want to..
Ray kinda fascinates me. I would love to know, from a professional, how a human can be exposed to spoken language every day - he obviously understands everything - yet cannot form words. I don't understand. Some people have mentioned in the comments that he might have been abused, i.e. locked up with dogs, etc. Even if that was true, wouldn't he still be able to speak? I keep going back to the fact that he understands when spoken to. Fascinating, and so sad.
@@lilyflower9093 He definitely needs to work with a speech pathologist! I surmise he would be eager to speak!!
@@lilyflower9093 understanding language and being able to form words comes from the same area of the brain but is a different process. It's not unusual for developmentally delayed people to understand even multi step instructions, retain the info and perform the task but still not capable of communicating verbally without intensive speech therapy. It's entirely possible that he saw the dogs got what they needed with barking and physical cues that were easier for him to mimic than language.
I have an aunt who had the mind of a 4 yr old her whole life all the way up to 68 yrs old. She was the most precious & content human being I've ever known. Luckily we had Pathfinders her whole life to teach her how to communicate. Perhaps this family could benefit from an organization such as pathfinders.
Resources are primarily for the rich in USA though.
Thank you for helping people in need for help by bringing their stories to the light so others can see, help and learn from their stories. There are other stories hidden in the dark by force of man power they don’t want them to come to light because a lot of power will go down with the truth revelation.
Ray seems like a genuine spirit, just trapped in a body/ mind with limitations. I actually wish the best for him and his family that care for him.
That's what I was thinking.
Absolutely. You said it perfect. Wish the family long life and health.
send him money .. wish is useless .. money make dreams ..
Agree 100%. Ray, and others like him, didn't ask to be born. They were brought into the world involuntarily and deserve compassion, not hate or disdain.
@@phlipschnodt perfectly said. I'm glad they are gracious enough for us to view their lives.
What amazes me is that the man interviewing these people got more answers about what happened to the dead brother from the guy who barks like a dog, than the seemingly coherent people.
Yes, you are touching on something broader, also. Many people see communication as part of intelligence, but it is merely a correlation. There are many highly intelligent non-verbal autistic people and others as well. There are also more men, in general, that have communication issues. Just because someone can talk and another person can't, doesn't mean that the able communicating person is smarter.
Everybody else is hiding the information. You can tell theyre embarrassed about the incest and retardation and why theyre not saying much. The brother being buried on the property shows something not right either and why they are quiet
Don't be such an asshole about this family. Dude speaks proper Pekingese .
@@shanemiller2046 lmao...
There's a dude reading a newspaper just ignoring the whole thing. You can see him when Tim is hiding.
If I was lost for weeks in the woods with nothing to eat or drink, then stumbled across this family home I'd run straight back into the woods as fast as I possibly could
SAME.. they look like straight out of a HORROR MOVIE !!! 😱
The talking mother seems quite normal, and the dog is really cute
@@VTaurus7598 yeah the dog would be the least of my worries
I should NOT be laughing but this is so f*ckin true
@@VTaurus7598 She's the sister. Her mother when on her death bed made Betty promise to take care of her siblings. She has dedicated her life to them and has no husband or children of her own.
Mark, you have helped them a lot. There are many others to document. from the footage they don’t fully understand much. The uncle next door is in charge clearly and he spent the money. They choose to live as such. Look at all the help you gave them and they took advantage of your kindness. They don’t appreciate it. you can tell when the father talks and he just keeps asking for this or that. no that is enough.
The sad thing is it’s not even their fault.
Why what happened to them
@@kaciemckeever7026 they were all imbred generation after generation.. messes with the DNA Strand that's what they mean by it's not even their fault. it was due to incest and imbreding in the family to keep it "true blood" to my understanding
@@cody9916 ong that’s so weird why would people do that I feel so bad for them now
@@cody9916 some of it does have to do with keeping “true blood”. A lot of royal families were inbred. Some of it isn’t the case. Some cases have to do with family r*pe (I don’t think I can actually spell out the word on YT) which is disturbing. Some people seem to marry first cousins that can cause this as well. And no.. it’s truly heartbreaking to see because it is not their faults in any way. The kids are the ones who have to suffer.
@@kaciemckeever7026 usally rape sadly
I gotta say, its really great that their neighbors and the sheriff's protect this family and won't let them become some road side attraction for tourists to go visit while passing through. Their community protecting them and showing them they care is hard asf to find nowadays especially in cities or suburbs. You only really find that in small towns now adays. And even then it's still pretty rare
I think their reasons may be a little more self centered than protecting them?
There inbreeding bro that's nasty
@@davidcamp6828 I dont think they all are, it was the first cousins that started it all. But I’m not sure.
@@davidcamp6828 do these people look capable of inbreeeding ?? It’s results of 3, 4 generations
@Booster Rooster Not wanting the world to know about them and think the entire state really was inbred like people had said?
im glad the family is protected, their neighbor and the deputies are good for that
Ray was trying to communicate as best he could.
I'd like Ray to be interviewed by SBSK. He is a disability educator, and he's really empathetic to these conditions. He says that everyone communicates in different ways. Not all are verbal, but all are valid.
Yes! Absolutely! An SBSK interview is definitely needed.
I thought the exact same thing!
Excellent call. That man is an Earth angel
I would love to see him on SBSK.
Sbsk is amazing. You're right.
Ray is awesome but it seems the dog has taught him more then any human his whole life... he tries to bark and he seems like he would be a cool friend...
I actually agree! And i feel like maybe the dog was just the one who gave him the time he needed to gain a social experience in life.
@Marcus Straya What is/was?
It so sad watching this those poor brothers born into this hellish situation
@@shaecolon692 makes u wonder why ppl would do that if the outcome is so bad like that for the kids
@@laurarobb385 the result of no sex education and carelessness lol
I spent a large part of my life caring for severely handicapped adults, what the outside world doesn't understand is they see nothing wrong with who they are. We see sadness but they don't. To them life is good. They live with the life they were given.
love how protective the dogs are of them!
Timmy proudly smiled when they said he graduated from high school..
What's that tell you about the worth of a diploma? I'm seriously asking.
Our diplomas mean absolutely nothing
Timmy thinking "arh harh harh im duh smart one"
That’s because he was shitting his pants.
The comments under this are disgusting... does it make you feel good making remarks like that.
Guy's like Ray just wish they had a voice to speak. They didn't choose their parents and have their voice literally taken away.
You're right, it's not their fault what their parents did even if this is the outcome
You are right. Anyways, Ray is the result of his parents. There is no way Ray could have a voice by having another father or mother, he would just not exist.
It sounds like his parent was a dog.
I think Ray was extremely neglected as a child and that's why he barks.
@Warslave RUclips keeps deleting my reply for some reason, but you need to stop talking out of your ass. Aphasia is caused by brain damage. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphasia
This is more likely the result of neglect and missing the critical period for speech development.
www.businessinsider.com/critical-period-for-language-acquisition-2013-10
It’s really sad 😢 I don’t blame the neighbors for being so protective of these people. God bless them. Isn’t no fault of children being born into this 😢
This is absolutely fascinating to me. They are so normal amidst all their abnormalities..🤔..a great family portrait. Their history must go way way back.
Ray showing them Freddy’s grave was heartbreaking. He obviously has such a desire to communicate.
I thought the same thing🥺
Ray has his shoes on the wrong feet which made me chuckle!
I think it’s fucked up that they drive over it though😂💚
Foame Razboinic so disrespectful
Shana Adams 💔💔
I didn't realize, at first, that that was Ray barking. I thought it was the dog.
I just realized that too
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
In one interview it seemed as if Ray mimicked the dog barking as they both sounded alike.
Omg I just clocked that
@@dchex23 lmmfao
I love how it is apparent that despite Ray's condition, he can actually understand the interviewer and tries his best to communicate despite his limitations.
I could relate to it to a paralyzed man yearning and knowing how to walk, but just couldn't. I would say it is analogous to Ray's case who could understand words but couldn't put his thoughts in coherently given his condition.
I’m genuinely glad that reporter or guy who is documenting has gone over and is actively trying to understand their situation and being respectful, treating them as humans as I can imagine the majority haven’t. Whilst he has brought light to their situation and for the world to understand that there are some families who are born like this for many reasons, what can America do to better their situation? That’s what is making me so mad. Even though they are inbred it’s like they have been kicked out of society and nobody is helping them. Look at their living situations! Look at what they are wearing and the state of their home. They are clearly in poverty and they can’t do anything to make their situation better so why hasn’t society or the community stepped in to help them? Why aren’t they being housed better or given medical care? Why don’t they have a carer? They’re being exposed to the world yet they’re also so so neglected which is tragic. Are they there for entertainment purposes?! No. It’s so horrible that they are left to live like that.
Those dogs understand Ray. I'm fucking sure of it.
IM DEADDD
I shouldn't have laughed as hard as I did but this comment cracked me up. Felt so bad for Ray he wanted to communicate so badly and was so happy to have someone talk to him. It must be so infuriating not being able to communicate with others
@@malloryfraney1683 yeah
And I bet Ray understands the dogs
@@Silverado-pq6xe I call bullshit if you passed away it would be impossible for you to comment (IM DEADDD)
So sad. Seems like he picked up his communication skills from interacting with the dogs more. May God bless his soul!
Oh my god that i just realized that....that is so sad
What's so sad, they have food water friends there happy, shit there happier than most people I meet
And the black doggie protects him!
@@ziggybarth5026 🥺
@YoungD3mon314 it's quaint
i work all over the state of WV, and im super lucky to have met and seen some of the most interesting people ive ever met. south eastern west virginia is one of the most beautiful places in the united states
Every human being with a good heart deserves dignity and respect, full stop.