Attacked In His Own Home & His House Set On Fire: What Happened To Ron Whiles?

[@kengelina]

It’s interesting hearing the 911 call and how clearly he spoke, yet the dispatcher seemed not to hear what he was saying. Poor man, what a horrific way to die.

[@TubularBelles]

It irritates me that a person surviving lessens the punishment or the severity of the crime. Stabbing someone 29 times is such an obvious intention to kill someone that the punishment should be the same as murder.

[@susanandrew6453]

An excellent point.

[@theflowersofdazai]

right? it's like giving them less time because they're bad at murder

[@TubularBelles]

@@theflowersofdazai HAHA. True that!

[@hannaisbananas]

the man is yelling fire multiple times & you can start to hear the fire alarm. i can’t believe the dispatcher asked what the noise was. this might be the most upsetting dispatcher call i’ve heard so far

[@ReneeBachtel]

I totally agree....it was so annoying to listen to that dispatcher

[@SonjaAnaT33]

You would think that they would be really fast at assessing the situation. Wonder if the police listen back and think they need more training

[@starlightzz1480]

I think dispatchers need an attitude and personality test before they get hired because that made my blood boil.

[@elsaromero4743]

They should have their calls evaluated to keep their jobs. Everyone depends on them to get help.

[@nenekiri]

I was just thinking this. Like what do you think the noise is? Use your brain!

[@ItsMeDarlaLee]

This 911 dispatcher 😡 The poor man is saying “fire, fire” and the alarm is going off and the dispatcher is like “what? What is that noise going off?” Like lady can you put 2 and 2 together? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@sandraoconnor9]

Yes,and why is the 'noice'so important to her?.Crazy questions no help at all.

[@RachelOlar]

Thomas is a real one for trying to protect and defend his friend. Not everyone would be that brave and selfless.

[@Therese_M]

I can’t stand dispatchers that asks redundant questions. If you hear a smoke alarm and fire, maybe ask what room the victim is in, not “what’s that noise”?

[@theemadamlo4092]

There was a shooting and stabbing. They need to know everything because officers are going into these situations blind. Dispatchers can't speculate.

[@deniece0821]

​@@theemadamlo4092With all due respect, I get that. Believe me, I do. I was a dispatcher while in nursing school. This was common sense, though. The man on the phone is yelling "fire, fire, fire"...it doesn't take Sherlock Holmes to figure out that the beeping is a smoke detector.

[@twilight79010]

@@deniece0821 Oh my lord, that got me too. "Fire fire fire!" [distant sound of a fire alarm beeping] ".....what's that noise?" I mean, come ON. It doesn't take Sherlock Holmes to answer that question!

[@elizabethgreer27]

YES! It got me too. Super annoying.

[@jackiechun5817]

@deniece0821 sup beautiful, don't waste your breath bc common sense isn't common to everyone unfortunately 😒💯💯💯💯🧔🏾‍♂️

[@kokethiahill4879]

I love this comment section! 😂😂😂 We all were thinking the same thing about that 9-1-1 call and the dispatcher asking “what’s that noise?” 😂😂😂

[@savannahbolz6258]

Bro fr 😂 I was like girl are you even listening

[@kiml5488]

Wow, Thomas is kind of a badass for jumping on the intruder in that situation! And he must have had so much adrenaline going to not even initially realize he was being stabbed. That is a true friend right there.

[@agostinodublino1387]

OMG.... "fire! fire! fire!" ..."whaat?" 🙄*smoke alarm beeping" "...what's this sound..?" 🤦‍♂

[@laiskalasse]

My thoughts exactly 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@agostinodublino1387]

@@laiskalasse next time better call a friend... 😔

[@megandminnow]

I was cussing at the tv

[@erikalivas1218]

I know! It's sad

[@GamerGirl997]

The man was *STABBED* yet this dispatcher was making him talk not even addressing his wound, asked him to repeat himself several times like she was deaf, then threw any common sense left out the window when the fire alarm went off.. Yeah this woman totally deserves a promotion

[@sidneytheissmm]

The dispatcher made me annoyed. I understand they are taught to stay calm but she asked the same question over and over instead of getting additional information. Rest in Peace Ron, I’m so sorry this happened to you. It is so sick what people would do for money.

[@LouforYous]

The Chris Johnson interrogation genuinely caught me in the throat. From Ron’s background and life, it seemed like he was a parental figure for many of these men who probably didn’t have a stable upbringing or current life. Many of these guys had fights with Ron, and Ron would let them go essentially to the effect of- if this is how you wanna be, you gotta do it without my help. But Ron also seems like the guy who would take them back when they decided to get back on the right path. That audio clip was heartbreaking because Ron was probably the only person left in Chris’s life that was a steadying and decent force for good. You can hear in his voice how lost he feels.

[@jackiechun5817]

Definitely homie, Chris seems like a Good dude who has traumatic life events that lead him to escape in drug abuse...he can be a productive guy if he can stay clean 😒🤔💯💯💯🧔🏾‍♂️

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[@gabriellejenna1166]

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[@madalynnwilsterman710]

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[@leahrowe2571]

Is no one going to mention the beautiful background Kendall has of her cat sleeping??? Omg so precious and adorable

[@proctorsledge]

dispatcher behavior in 911 calls like this makes me wonder if they have any type of quality assurance. someone needs to essentially audit these calls and update training based on findings

[@elizabethgreer27]

I watch a LOT of true crime. And I mean a lot. There aren’t many cases I haven’t heard of. But it never ceases to amaze me how rude and disrespectful and insensitive these dispatchers are. And i mean like 90% of them on the calls I’ve heard. This man is yelling “fire! fire!” and she really asks “what’s that noise?” COME ON. Its obviously a smoke detector.

[@haileyberry5926]

Have you heard of Shawn Grates case? The victim that escaped him, their 911 call gave me so much freaking anxiety!

[@lisajeter9511]

Even Stevie Wonder could tell what that noise was in the background. What was she thinking!

[@robinmcinarnay7827]

It doesn’t take a genius to be a 9-1-1 operator, unfortunately. If they were held accountable, as in criminally for their negligence, maybe we’d see some improvement. I shudder to think of the deaths caused by their indignant attitudes for just having answered their call, they always seem so inconvenienced by your very existence.

[@elizabethgreer27]

@@haileyberry5926 yes girl!! That one had me sooooo mad lol.

[@kathrynheiens137]

I've heard soooo many 911 calls and I honestly think every single one is always so fucking rude. And this one was no exception. I just don't get it. These people calling are usually going through their worst day and your acting like a checker at Walmart. Disgusting. They need better training all around.

[@AS-jo3oj]

For real, the man was yelling fire and there was clearly a smoke alarm going off in the background. Like why did she ask what the noise was🤦‍♀️

[@katymcgee4254]

Walmart workers are way more polite than these a-holes😩

[@NoorsUnpopularOpinions]

They are trained to get as much info as possible hence the unnecessary questions. I think it should be about saving lives and not collecting info for the prosecution later.

[@bunnylexy2625]

To be honest, the last time i called 911 i kind of appreciated the void of emotions from the operator. Made me way more level headed and factual so i freaked out less and helped better. Made me feel safer in a way.

[@lailanimessina1473]

@@AS-jo3ojthat’s exactly what I said 🤦🏻‍♀️ ITS A TRAIN LADY 😩

[@haruhwa]

"fire! fire!" **fire alarm goes off** dispatcher: "what is that noise?" what do you think?????

[@aspenduvall7809]

I have been watching your content for 3 years now you are one of my favorite true crime u tubers and love the content you make you give all the victims a voice thank you for all you do!

[@JosieOfGodsGirls]

I never ever cry watching or hearing the interrogation videos cause most of the time they’re lying or they’re faking it but this dude 100% was heartbroken like I started tearing up just listening to him sobbing that his friend passed away like damn to know you had a falling out and now you don’t ever get to make amends had to be heartbreaking for that poor man. I could feel his heart break through just the sound

[@eireanndavis317]

IKR?😭

[@Primeyzee]

I guess it’s a culture/upbringing thing (I’m not American) but it’s wild to me that Thomas was stabbed 29 times, his landlord is dead, the house is going up in flames around him and he’s still polite enough to call the dispatcher ma’am.

[@lesley4085]

I thought so too especially when the dispatcher was hopeless, I would not have been so polite.

[@amandadavies9220]

I’m from that same town, the Midwest is very polite and old fashioned like that 😂

[@meganmcneil7677]

Oh god I grew up in Tennessee/Mississippi and I chuckled at the call because I know I would be saying “ma’am’ too regardless of the situation I was in 😂😂😂 it’s a habit, truly.

[@machinegunkellykapoor]

Thank you for telling these stories. They're so important to hear as painful as they are. Dont worry about anyone thinking you're too emotional. You have a big compassionate heart and that's a good thing.

[@beautiful10381]

I still think about Alissa Turney to this day since you covered her case. I can’t wait to hear more from Sarah !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mistybollinger3312]

I'm so fucking sick of ppl doing shit like this and then using their childhood as an excuse for their doing it!! I had a shitty childhood too but I'm not a murderer or child molestor and many other ppl have had bad childhood, even worse than what this guy had, and they don't do crap like this!! These ppl need to grow up and take responsibility for their own lives and actions!! As for Thomas, he must be one of the toughest humas alive!! How does someone get stabbed 29 times and live to tell about it??!! But I'm glad he was able to overcome his injuries and is doing well 😊

[@elizabethcoopersings]

I feel exactly the same!

[@gr8fulgirl88]

Seriously, the lawyers are going to say in light of his crime he should get a lesser sentence??? His crime was murder!!! 70 years was not too harsh, it was too lenient!!

[@tabbieycat1996]

your opening sound brings peace to my soul , i started watching your youtube videos after a friend showed me your channel , i was in a really dark place and listening to your voice is so fricken soothing , youve really helped me & now when i hear your opening music it makes me smile , bc im in a better place . thank you for being you ❤

[@aesopsinspiration]

Damn, 29 TIMES?!?!?!! Thomas should get street cred.... he's a REAL SOUL-JA. Much respect, chief 💪🏻👏🏾🥇👏🏼

[@danielleschaloe]

Hey KENDALL!! Just wanted to drop a comment and tell you that you and your husband and y'all's team absolutely rock!!! I am beyond thankful for influencers like y'all that truly make an impact on so many people in such an amazing and positive way. Many prayers and good vibes sent your way for continued success in the lives of so many victims, their families, friends and communities.

[@deniece0821]

Kendall Rae is such an amazing advocate and creator. She's the only one in her genre and league who actually befriends victims and their families. 💕

[@bananablisss]

So true. She makes being an active true crime consumer exciting. I’m so glad I found mile higher media.

[@kennedycolette6658]

@@bananablisssperfectly said

[@hannichkalea]

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[@oliviajohnson3854]

omg kendall rae saying “hitting a lick” is ICONIC 😂😂😂😂

[@izzyreads2930]

Holy shit I went to college in Lafayette, IN (at the time this happened) and I hadn’t even heard of this, I remember the Ron’s Lawn yard signs, this is so awful, I’m glad Ron got justice

[@Sigyn26]

Victim on phone: “Fire! Fire!” :Smoke alarm blares in background: Dispatcher: “Sir, What’s that noise going off?” Listen, I understand that the dispatcher was getting a lot of info at once. But I feel like that was something she could’ve pieced together without making that man repeat the words fire with what could’ve been his last few breaths. I have a good friend who’s a dispatcher and I know it can get tense and confusing real quick. But I feel like so many dispatchers on these videos are so unprepared for true emergencies like this. As someone with an illness that causes occasional word salad, it terrifies me to think about being forced to call an un-empathetic dispatcher. I’m pretty calm in emergencies but if the person who’s supposed to help me ain’t understanding what I’m saying I’m just gonna scream until the cops get there. 😅

[@miranda8209]

As a mom, I really do appreciate you telling us about the kidsmartz! I always worry about my kids and I know this will be so helpful

[@britnicole3080]

Thank you for adding the Kid Smartz link and info!! As someone who works with kids, anything to help protect kids warms my heart. ❤️

[@irisberkheimer]

To this day I can’t comprehend how any amount of money is worth taking someone’s life for. RIP Ron.

[@haileyberry5926]

Thank god they found the killer in this case, Ron seemed like a great person who was helping ppl who needed help when they couldn’t find any. We need more Ron’s in the world. I’m sad he isn’t with us anymore

[@sophialucas1112]

Kendall! thanks so much for what you do with NCMEC!! I’ve been working in a research lab studying CSAM cases and so many tips come from NCMECs database. They’re so important!!!

[@tesscassels3323]

I grew up in Lafayette, IN and remember the “Ron’s Lawn” signs. I don’t recall hearing much about this case (I moved away to Indianapolis in 2015 so it’s still close enough to make the news). From what I’ve heard from my friends who still live there crime does seem to be on the rise. Such a sad story.

[@bethblackwood9290]

The dispatcher should be fired

[@eyelovebrothersmusic]

just got off work and havin a coffee and sittin down with yall to watch this. kendall is my tuesday jam

[@aubreycox4749]

why do dispatchers sound so disrespectful and rude on the phone? you can get information from the caller and still be respectful

[@lucianas4919]

Agree, makes me think of the dispatcher in the Susan Powell case. The day her sons were murdered the social worker was just trying to get help. The dispatcher was very rude and disrespectful.

[@clevernickname2906]

Thank you for covering this. We moved in the area shortly after this happened. Such a sad story.

[@purnima7771]

Hello Mrs Jang 😢, your story has touch my heart deeply. You are truly a brave women to be able to navigate and survive through such a tragedy called life. Your daughter are truly fortunate and lucky to have you as a mother. I pray for your wellbeing. I really hope that you receive the justice you deserve.

[@ErinElizabeth23]

I cannot stand this 9-1-1 dispatcher 😂😂😂 like girl are you okay

[@Red_Flags23]

Love the channel - and the fact you dont spend an hour promoting sponsers! Always a win in my book:)

[@par3433]

This case is SO unbelievably sad.. Ron sounds like such a kind and laid back person happily living his life. I hope he’s resting in peace ❤

[@knb8202]

Kendall I’m actually over excited about Sarah coming back on the episode you guys made was my first true crime video after that I even listened to the whole podcast she made about her sister! I can’t wait to hear the updates!

[@jamesdoyle4989]

". . .the Court gave him a BIG FAT NO!" I love your sass, when it comes out!

[@englishrose0309]

My heart goes out to Ron's family and friends and to Thomas ❤ I'm so happy he's able to move on with his life and I wish him so much happiness 😊 As for Andrew, he's where he belongs and I hope he's never released. Thank you Kendall ❤

[@eireanndavis317]

Damn the way he reacted to the news tho it made me sad like that's a genuine, heartbroken reaction.😢

[@AmberS-V]

This was a whirlwind, and I'm SO glad the authorities found the perpetrator so quickly and that Justice was served.

[@BeckFamilyShenanigans]

Seriously, my eyes started to tear up a as i saw "Chris's" interview😢 I'm sssssoooooo thankful for all that spoke up & got Andrew caught & punished❤❤❤❤❤

[@sonoravenable4070]

im so excited to see Sarah Turney on your channel again

[@Tracieann-w9i]

Kendall please do a pod cast about the FBI agent in Pikeville KY that got his informant pregnant then killed her in the late 80s no one has done this case yet and I'd love to see you do this one , I lived in Pikeville off and on I have family there I live in Whitley Co KY now, thank you

[@rebeccahenry4930]

Jeez....another one of THOSE dispatchers. Cringe worthy. That man had NO words of support in what could've been his last moments. I think there's been a lot of emphasis placed on getting info during 911 calls that can later be used in court.

[@amym5114]

Side note: thank you for sharing pics and updates!!! You guys are a beautiful couple! Inside and out!

[@stacysnp]

That dispatcher and call was very hard to hear. What the hell? How did she not put two and two together? :(

[@elainagilbert7663]

Look how fast a case can be solved when even the shady people are honest with the police.

[@ryahhhb]

No way! I can't believe this is being covered. I live here. This was such a sad thing when it happened.

[@NASZIEREDITS]

Kendall I’ve been watching you since 2020 and I am so lucky to be able to be a part of such a loving community keep doing your thing girl !❤️

[@lilyapps6487]

This is sooooo heartbreaking … that 911 call 💔 💔💔

[@jenniferfoote5442]

Andrew is a rough looking 43! 😕 Poor, poor Ron! He sounds like he was a really great egg 😞 I feel so bad for Thomas not only for his incredibly traumatic stabbing but for the devastating loss of his friend..Chris as well..his reaction broke my heart 💔 I am so excited for Sarah next week ☺ i just cannot believe Michael was found not guilty! I look forward to hearing how she is coping with that

[@eveliinaniilivuo7329]

So much love and support from Finland to you and your whole family!🤗♥️

[@kristengoldsmith1074]

I think I heard about this case. I was living in Cincinnati at the time and I vaguely remember seeing this all over the news. Such a sad case.

[@adrianatanner8712]

I’m from Indiana and have never heard of this case. I love ALL your channels and podcasts Kendall!

[@sophiaisabelle027]

We appreciate your insights on this. We will always support you and your channel no matter what.

[@lizzzz711]

Glad to hear that Sarah will be on next week!

[@lionelluva]

OMG these dispatchers cannot hear! I was getting so frustrated. RIP Ron. He did not deserve this at all.

[@annemariemyburgh7252]

The dispatcher is amazing at being UNPROFESSIONAL, the poor man, my heart broke listening to the call

[@loveli420]

I have the rainbow doodle NCMEC shirt from your previous collection! I absolutely love it and always tell its story when I get a compliment. Thank you for this ambassador work you do Kendall!

[@LowKey_izildura]

At 20:34 we can see the biggest mystery on YT as of yet!! Cat casually entered Kendall`s head and continued to tell the story

[@mechellebillington4773]

The green color of your merch. looks Fantastic on you. It is definitely a great color for your beautiful skin and hair. I enjoy your style of educating everyone of the true crime cases that you cover.

[@kimpedigo6411]

Kendall you do a lot of good things for children❤

[@jackiechun5817]

Bc they are precious little people frfr😊💯💯💯💪🏾🧔🏾‍♂️

[@kcklueless]

I love the pics of you in your merch. You are so photogenic!

[@Alma2525]

So the roommate gets stabbed 29, goes to his room to call 911 and he still managed to get out of the house? Wow

[@Leonicole09]

Your videos are so inspiring!!🫶🏼

[@missykoval3950]

I love Tuesday's, new Kendall video's ❤❤

[@Lookinassmalcolm]

20:05 lmao 😂 I love Kendall so much she’s so adorable 😂😂❤❤. She said “ he was gonna hit a lick on ron… that means robbing 😂😂”

[@emilylowe2416]

I can’t wait until Sarah comes on next week!! I remember when she first aired on Kendall’s channel☺️💕

[@kat0726]

I live in Camby, Indiana ( pretty much Indianapolis) and I feel like all week I’ve heard Indiana cases more than ever that I’ve never heard 😳

[@FamilyTimeInJune]

This is so sad, but I’m glad there was justice

[@nicnag1]

Anytime our family goes anywhere we typically don’t go (husband, son and I) like a vacation, we ALWAYS take pictures every day of what we are wearing so if one of us went missing we had not only a recent pic but of what exactly we are wearing too. We then send each other all the pics so we all have them. Our son is now 16 and he doesn’t even complain about it. My husband is insanely safety conscious. I got seperated from him and son and didn’t have my phone at a huge event so since then we also pick a meeting spot if we split up or get split up unintentionally and can’t reach each other on our phones.

[@kellywelly36]

How does this Andrew guy look different in every photo?! Rest In peace Ron ❤

[@solmadison]

He’s a shapeshifter

[@Mrs.Peets2u4life]

A demon in true forms

[@Hi-ki8ib]

Fire alarm blaring. Guy yelling fire. Dispatcher: "what's that noise"?" what the actual f***

[@evangelinagutierrez5120]

You are the best Kendall, and a good soul, love your videos ❤

[@kadzo6614]

With zero drama while narrating the stories ❤🎉

[@gabriellahinds6733]

This is so crazy I was born and raised in Lafayette and have never heard about this case

[@SarahBurnette1007]

We are VERY excited Sarah Tourney will be on next week! We love her!

[@JenniferGarcía-f3t]

Rest in peace to Ron he seemed like such an awesome person that the world lost too soon. 😢

[@kaitlynwall9375]

Just a heads up, you don’t have to die to be a casualty of an event. Casualties include those who were injured but survived.

[@annasaddiction5129]

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[@mikesanders8621]

If you want to get super precise, technically a casualty is someone who was injured to the point of incapacitating but didn't die.

[@eduardomerino8098]

The Queen of True Crime is back.🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@xocnlx3]

Would you ever consider doing freak week again?!? Those were the days 😊

[@letthefresherin]

This is so heartbreaking

[@jamiethefemaleglover2833]

Dispatchers piss me off so much lol

[@jaimiecarpediemer]

I’m so excited to hear from Sarah Turney!!!!

[@audreyr5389]

I love how your intro matches the season and all the little bats!

[@geneguirand4399]

Smoke alarms going off and he's saying fire! But the operator asking what's that noise 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@narcissisticstatisticmonst4390]

No True Crime KZbinr advocates and "puts their money where their mouth is" when it comes to helping victims & families like Kendall Rae. Facts. ❤

[@sumer3270]

wow. seemed like he was a really kind guy who helped a lot of people in dark places get help. the fact that the girlfriend asked to borrow money from him is a testimony to his character in itself. so sad. :(

[@jessicadale7470]

Dispatch ask the most annoying questions, just get help there!

[@abbyhill9331]

"what's that noise in the background??" bro wtf do you think?? i swear to god, dispatchers are so clueless sometimes. this poor man was stabbed and screaming about the fire, had she never heard a fire alarm before?

[@truthseeker4899]

“What’s that noise in the background” after he said FIRE 10 times… PISSED ME OFF!

[@abbyhill9331]

​@@truthseeker4899FOR REAL ONG

[@kittikat2318]

@@truthseeker4899she could’ve at LEAST asked a better question… “is that the fire alarm I’m hearing?” Y’know, something that makes her sound more intelligent & less of a…”this sounds like bs” type of attitude. I felt that in her voice…that she thought it was a prank or not real or something. Lady’s a dumba**!! 🤦‍♀️

[@rileysmom2008]

Awesome video as always! So inspiring❤

[@katesmith5368]

Your voice is so calming. Thank you!