Inbred Family-The Whittakers

Soft White Underbelly update interview and portrait of the Whittaker family of Odd, West Virginia.
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[@jacobsavory6685]

This is the most respectful youtube comment section I've ever seen.

[@jonangorman6341]

@Naruto Isan nah it's just you.

[@eddiebaker3267]

Well, it's nice for a change.

[@ladyiris77]

I was just thinking this. I am so proud of the people commenting.

[@droopyd376]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@kmeeks92987]

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.

[@hjt5894]

It’s like Ray was never taught properly to speak and he almost copies the dog noises around him. This is really heartbreaking.

[@kates8752]

You're right

[@rachabeff3212]

And hes copying bird sounds from chicken

[@freshbaiii718]

Yes your right, that come from lack of social activities. The animals were more then likely his only friends

[@twistedpreacher2455]

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.

[@carolehayden8566]

The entire family seems aphasic. But sweet and frightening vulnerable. I wish them serenity.

[@eileenc382]

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 😢

[@habeyahyahsuah9893]

😂

[@backwoodsgamer25]

Seemed to enjoy having company

[@karolbarlinski4280]

But he seemed to understand a lot of stuff

[@zackm8399]

Ray needs a shot of white lightning

[@joshhsyyd3077]

He literally raped a chick

[@nataliexyz5468]

Ray is so sweet, it breaks my heart he can’t communicate more. When he points out his brothers grave, so sad.

[@Comments-eu3cb]

He have enough ppl around him and animals he is happy

[@MsSierraAlexis007]

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

[@thatonehispanic7982]

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

[@lelew2308]

He absolutely was communicating and understood Ray. I understood what he was saying.

[@andrewcecce]

@@thatonehispanic7982 it’s not frightening. It just is what it is. They learned to live that way

[@vasspanowitz7304]

Beautiful on the inside as well MsSierraAlexis...great observation!

[@Valkonnen]

You never know what you'll get out of someone who has been overlooked for so long.

[@Ms_Mia357]

Without being able to utter one audible word, Ray managed to say more than the entire family did all together. Good job Ray!

[@deborahhenderson149]

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.

[@HundredSlot]

@@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

[@thenightcorereaper]

@@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.

[@Kreyations]

Some people can find peace in family

[@bikinggal1]

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??

[@XocolatlxVida]

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).

[@mrggy91281]

True. Nonverbal communication ❤

[@spazmonkey3815]

Ray did more talking than anybody and he can't talk.

[@user-kl4tj5xy3m]

Ray really loves Mark as a good friend I hate he said he probably will never go back because BJ & all the lies & Larry just lied to get $700 dollars to take BJ to NC & didn't BJ probably got drugs with the money BJ one selfish woman & her son Brandon is a druggie to he needs to get a job & stop lying around having kids I can't stand lying people & druggie I'm going to pray 🙏 I hate Mark done with them because Ray & Timmy Lorraine loves Mark but I don't blame him 💯🙏💙🙏 I hope he goes back but don't give nooooo money to them 💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SchweinrichOG]

Yeah, he´s a nuclear powered genius! Wow!

[@pippadawg7037]

When Mark offered his condolences to the woman on the left who was never named her faced clouded and the camera panned away clearly showing respect for her pain and loss. The camera could have lingered exploiting her suffering but it didn't. I wish there was a way to help this family, but you have to be so careful not to cause more harm with interference. Hopefully social workers are on it.

[@russellbogrett605]

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.

[@dh6760]

Noticed this too. Specifically in the portraits, they are smiling. Wondering about the young boy.. he looks happy.

[@modisho6500]

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

[@humongouscodger437]

Modisho ru ru

[@blindthief]

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.

[@sovietchampagne]

​@@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).

[@asdfghjkllkjhgfdsa9161]

@Friedrich der Kluge you turned two negatives into a postive and got me laughing.

[@isukekondo9861]

@Friedrich der Kluge bruuuh

[@SonikPanther]

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.

[@hearthebellsring3990]

@Moist Beans agreed

[@kch7051]

He communicates fairly well for a guy that cannot speak

[@Enscriptiv]

You're projecting your own emotions. You don't know how he feels or thinks about anything.

[@e.6721]

@@user-ep1sw6od3u Udivitelnyj, nice name for a Russian friend. I can onlY guess and wonder. Bolshoi krasivaja familia BTW.

[@AnnaJackson50]

i felt the exact same thing , thank u for writing this so perfectly .

[@shawnaalmeida9850]

I love that the community around them sticks up for them. That’s so amazing. And I love that this was done in a respectful way. Not sarcastic or cruel.

[@Kelsey-dk4vw]

I’m surprised that they stick up for them considering how wrong incest is

[@shawnaalmeida9850]

@@Kelsey-dk4vw I get that. But if they’re the product of it and not the actual ones doing it 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jruck1991]

I’m actually questioning if im in a KZbin 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!

[@JoshuaIS1]

How is this the thing that makes people be respectful?!? I really enjoy it

[@Eatprepd]

Why you acting like you such an angel 😂

[@lordbelshare7669]

Oddly enough, Ray seemed the most coherent, but unable to express himself with words.

[@sammer28]

He seems really happy to be talked too

[@norcal6181]

I don't know if coherent is the word I would use, but yes, he does seem to be most willing to interact.

[@gelderland768]

Yes he is very coherent, speaks fluent chihuahua

[@cbh4166]

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.

[@kikima258]

@@gelderland768 damn you for making laugh at this sad video now i feel so bad

[@mafiamama4357]

The one who couldn’t speak was the one who had the most to say.

[@ZenitsuKunn]

Aw..

[@stonefaceBRC]

So it goes!

[@Jarl3169]

Awwwwwwwww

[@timtheenchanter2062]

Lorraine and Timmy were too embarrassed to say anything

[@olgamartin4016]

How true

[@stevebullock6084]

I will never complain about anything again...ever..

[@laurenferguson959]

I was thinking the same thing. 😢

[@user-kl4tj5xy3m]

Amen so true 💯❤️🙏 thank God I'm very blessed prayers for all them 🙏❤️🙏

[@notveryrea1]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@DaisyCatToo]

You are allowed. It's all relative.

[@xBwahx]

*complains about mcdonald's order one day later*

[@user-dv8dt3mw7w]

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.

[@madisonweems6534]

Ray wants to communicate so bad. I’m heartbroken

[@angelpassion8207]

MKB1L 🙄

[@Joangelis]

@@MKB1L Stupidest comment I seen here and boy are there a lot

[@Bybt-q7x]

@@MKB1L wow, you are so funny...

[@heliumhunterr]

MKB1L, you’re a sad individual.

[@gabrielledennis549]

Right, he obviously understands things. He just can't speak them.

[@lesterforney6200]

wow how ironic that the only one willing to talk was the one who couldn't speak

[@traceyhaney8510]

Deep

[@blessedbygod123]

Imagine what he would say tho

[@basharshami3403]

@@blessedbygod123 hahaha ikr

[@123benbryant]

Like the kid who always wants to read to the class but can't read for shit

[@lesterforney6200]

@@123benbryant exactly

[@wolverine5300]

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

[@freebird4977]

It’s GENETIC, people!!! This is exactly what happens when family interbreeds.

[@dp6307]

💯 This always happens when blood brothers and sisters decide to have kids.

[@kevlarkittens]

Uh yeah, we all know that already. The titles are very clear. Perhaps you missed them.

[@dp6307]

@@kevlarkittens why are you so upset?

[@yourbodyis75waterandimthir44]

The fact that Ray, who isn't able to speak properly, was the most open of the bunch and most likeable person...

[@melanietoth1376]

They all seem like nice people but Ray has a personality that does shine through in a special way. ♡

[@dwayneyoung7988]

You could understand what Ray meant more than anyone pretty much. He had his own language.

[@oodlesmallow8150]

Ray definitely pulled at my heart strings

[@MrLee-qz3gy]

You have a crush on ray?

[@Titanic19127]

Barking?

[@JoeMama-tw6gu]

I wish we could all understand Ray, you can tell he had lots to say.

[@Anonym-kd5wf]

*bark*

[@elizapancakes9120]

@@Anonym-kd5wf idiot

[@TheDeltaPivot6]

When he started pointing and leading them across the road... honestly made me so sad...

[@ashtonvlogs2451]

@@TheDeltaPivot6 same. Because he knows. He’s aware and has really good thoughts but can’t say or express any of it :(

[@adriannc4874]

I laughed a little too much at this comment 😂

[@dorothysizemore975]

I just wanted to say thank you for helping the Whittaker's and being so kind through out all your videos with them.

[@benprewitt4600]

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.

[@einfachsteff8659]

Doesn’t Timmy speak a little bit?

[@pealeoe]

@@einfachsteff8659Yes he does you can understand some little words he says

[@buttaflyski]

Look up "set points" in psychology. Multiple long term studies have proven if you do t learn how to speak by a certain age, you never will... You can learn to understand but if you don't actively speak regularly this is part of why the speech pathology profession exists

[@SIDEWALKSKUM]

Ray seems so happy that someone is just including him in conversation. Bless his fucking heart, man.

[@Say_No-2_Animal-Abuse_]

😍

[@ally9168]

Awww, so true

[@annasarchives]

bless him.

[@pradyumn2453]

Yahhh man ❤

[@stanktech]

Ray don’t know what the fuckkkkkk is going on bro so you can relax lol.

[@logan1769]

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.

[@zerothehero3426]

Man, wtf, Is there allowed to bury people in your own yard? That, to me being italian, is some craaazy shit to think of.

[@chilliecheesecake]

@@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.

[@zerothehero3426]

@@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.

[@user-db2fk3fu2v]

True, he seemed to be the most excited to communicate. The woman that was able to talk didn't seem that willing to answer

[@aidantharington329]

@@zerothehero3426 what do you do if ur loved one doesn't want to be burned my dad would kill me if I burned him

[@user-sd3sg3fy8j]

I believe Ray has a very special gift that most of us only wish we could have. He has a very close bond and can communicate with dogs on a level non of us can. He can probably communicate with other animals too.

[@sh-df1bb]

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.

[@eerrm1]

Resources are primarily for the rich in USA though.

[@sirheatbag4024]

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.

[@jordanarcher5345]

Ray thought he was moving in....

[@fredwerza3478]

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

[@onesyphorus]

happy his dogs at least were there for him @@fredwerza3478

[@phillippasteur3904]

@@fredwerza3478 You're completely wrong, and if you watched all of the videos of this family you would know how stupid that is.

[@austin3626]

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 KZbin alone (if not more).

[@ragnarlithium5029]

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

[@ragnarlithium5029]

@@mars7612 lol yeah no kidding, never said it wasn’t but he has been neglected also!

[@lisacolquhoun7604]

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

[@bobabooey4537]

Wow... is that medically a fact?

[@lagatharunner2631]

@@bobabooey4537 What does that mean ?

[@drinaasmith]

yeah, wow

[@shawnfuzy3191]

Just 😢. What a very respectful person behind the camera. This is the first time I've seen anything on this family.

[@thekidcambo781]

Makes you wonder what other families are living up in those mountains still.

[@dukeofothaya5039]

Am addicted to the rawness of this channel ,its depiction of the true human condition

[@sherrycallaway6578]

Yess indeed... agree!

[@simone2004]

100% agree

[@TheJuan_N_0nly]

I agree bro.. he got some unusual content but dope at the same time..

[@clintonscottwalsh]

So true my good man

[@sukhrajnagra6782]

100%

[@foreverautoenthusiast6585]

Timmy seemed proud to be acknowledged as a High School Graduate. Good for you Timmy!!

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

He should feel proud, that’s a good thing

[@Sleepy_Chihuahua]

Tiimayyyy

[@rolfenmonster]

Absolutely no fucking way did he graduate high school!!!!

[@Kevs442]

@@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.

[@lunapark9395]

I checked public school records and he never graduated...sorry to burst you guys bubble

[@megz89x]

This absolute breaks my heart but also opens my eyes so much! Makes me question why I’ve ever complained about small things in my life in comparison to what these people have went through. I just found your videos today of a lot of your interviews and I’m hooked. What an absolutely incredible person you are mark ❤

[@megz89x]

I’m from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 btw. Absolutely love your videos. So interesting!

[@RJH755]

Anyone who says abortion shouldn't be allowed in cases of incest needs to watch this

[@gfredrick123]

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.

[@jamilahanderson0804]

I agree with you

[@synergistics4250]

Wow

[@LadiesBlvd]

Yes, it literally sounds like is imitating the dogs (and maybe other animals too). I especially noticed it here 5:42

[@azhari7968]

Nope

[@raymondmoya4798]

Could be ! 🤔

[@tarastover6542]

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.

[@frankgallagher7478]

If anything ever happens to ceasar I can sleep easily knowing we have ray to take his place.

[@Aaron-zu3xn]

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

[@gurrier3877]

@@frankgallagher7478 shut up frank

[@kovin-ashleychetty5159]

@@frankgallagher7478 no man 😂😂😂🤫

[@Jtfreeze17]

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

[@christinag5938]

Mark you are such a gentle soul in how much respect you honoured this family with and your way of communicating with each person. This is truly your calling. I can see how Ray appreciated feeling seen and heard and it was heartbreaking when he pointed to Freddie's grave.

[@kjb19]

The only time ray was quiet this whole video was when mark said he was leaving 😢😢😢 I love ray so much it hurts

[@generalpooper6951]

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

[@Malam_13]

He probably doesn't realize.

[@vajramallya5483]

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

[@Malam_13]

@@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.

[@jamesonjunky]

And to think your "family" would willingly raise the chances of you being born that way by inbreeding. Sick stuff

[@STONERETTE916]

@@vajramallya5483 it sounded like he said "gone"

[@paulinagonzalez8106]

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

[@joeminor8036]

🤣😂😁😁kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpPUdqF9nLiFjrM

[@stackingpoints417]

Yeah if you're listening its like you can hear him say yeah I remember my brother he's buried right out there

[@crowntotheundergroud]

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

[@stackingpoints417]

@@crowntotheundergroud the entire situation is sad I wish I hadn't even seen the video honestly because its painful

[@crowntotheundergroud]

@@stackingpoints417 yea it is. The guy is really happy to have a visitor and seems like a decent soul.

[@user-iy7gc2vt7v]

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 😊😊😊

[@NunYaBidness234]

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.

[@TheMetalhead678]

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

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

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.

[@silastibbiestar]

he must have lots of things to say but he can only communicate with one sound

[@jant.carlsson5061]

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.

[@bottominaplatecarrier1118]

@The blended gentleman this is still the internet

[@thatguy7683]

So a mute that can make noises is sad to you?

[@chloejwylie]

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.

[@conradcromhout5016]

Well said

[@ceydaemilymens7401]

What happend with the little boy?

[@Sosytus]

They didn’t ask to inbreed?

[@itsrp2507]

@@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

[@onuohaudeagha1255]

@@Sosytus what's inbreed?

[@susanfinch9211]

Your genuine respect and politeness towards this family is appreciated by many. Thank you.

[@aprilshabazz7267]

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.

[@G59NEV4EH]

Why can’t he speak?

[@jorgerichmond6979]

@@G59NEV4EH because did you watch the video? They dont seem like a talkative bunch. He probably talks to the dogs more than the people

[@watchmeninc2927]

This is a effing disgrace in complete utter disgust.

[@MrCsteuer]

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.

[@kwpp7]

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.

[@eberjom9119]

It broke my heart when I realized Ray was "talking" and it wasn't a dog barking. This video did something to me

[@chiroxxxrt]

Man i felt weird watching this i felt like my body got numbed

[@eeveryone9951]

The dumb thing needs to shut its inbreeded behind up.

[@crownroyal2155]

@Tai Chi Tube I RESPECT your answer

[@WindDevil69]

It creeped me the fuck out. 🥴

[@Avinlo76]

@@WindDevil69 creeped me out too!😂

[@maryefromky]

as a person who's lived in Appalachia her entire life, almost 40 years, i appreciate the respect with which these people have appeared to have, for this family in WV. a lot of people not from this region, they would probably be inclined to laugh at them. but there is nothing that's funny about the conditions some people in Appalachia are forced to live in. some through their own fault, but the majority, due to tons of factors outside any one person's control. the poverty runs real deep here in this part of Appalachia. it's not quite as bad here in KY, in some ways, but there are many, many places where it's plain as day when you drive in to town. i know for KY, half these hollers didn't get electric lines ran til like, the 1960s. these are very, very isolated little communities tucked back in the mountains, lots of open farmland, forests, and mountains, and few houses in between, with little teeny towns sprinkled in. lots of places in my area have roads in real bad condition, and some of these places are just downright inaccessible, cept by ATV maybe. and for cell and GPS signal, ha! good luck, lol. it'll be spotty at best, non-existent in many places though, and that's just a fact of life here. the isolation, lack of infrastructure, then there's the lack of investment and jobs. lack of education, especially in the older generations, which had to drop out of school to tend the farm and animals. generational poverty. i've spent a lot of time in parts of KY that are considered economically disressed. there's exceptions to all of this, of course, but this is generally speaking. and that doesn't even touch on how bad coal has screwed over Appalachia. i think its important to kind of shine a light on these things though, so people can see how some parts of America really live. the environment itself creates a lot of resilient people here in Appalachia, though

[@rickyfriedchicken3548]

This is shocking, sad, insightful, scary, warming all at the same time

[@erinom389]

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

[@krisian1223]

agreed

[@videogra5645]

Yeah, but he asked them only about their dead brother... Good kind of question to people

[@KFam715]

I feel like Ray was pretty cognizant of what was going on around him, For whatever reason he just can't communicate it.

[@stephiel9285]

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.

[@CeeLow53]

That's what I was thinking.

[@LouieTzepher]

Absolutely. You said it perfect. Wish the family long life and health.

[@lucanus8957]

send him money .. wish is useless .. money make dreams ..

[@phlipschnodt]

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.

[@southpawboxing4265]

@@phlipschnodt perfectly said. I'm glad they are gracious enough for us to view their lives.

[@loganbrion1469]

This comment section has restored my faith in humanity.

[@LittleMissSarahQ]

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.

[@sabrewulf1987]

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...

[@itsfairynuff]

This was made 3 years ago. I think we all know where the money went. Certainly not where it was supposed to go anyway..

[@Lelobookreview]

I came here to ask the same question

[@linamaria2023]

Came here to ask the same thing

[@kozmic6685]

there r updates on both channels now

[@kiajames7737]

Ray wants to communicate so badly! He’s has lots to say and seems social in his own way even though he’s nonverbal.

[@ShawntiaKnott]

Wait... That's why he can't verbally speak?? How does that happen?

[@ShawntiaKnott]

Is he picking up on how the dogs bark? And he barks like them?

[@koredead]

@@ShawntiaKnott yea...

[@pattidiggs8859]

agreed ray has something to say,but cant

[@savatage5576]

wants to talk but have no words. I feel bad for him....

[@notbeatrice5517]

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

[@AMbradfordfilms]

I disagree, it seems the community kept them isolated.

[@blake911]

@@AMbradfordfilms they are down in the mountains where else are they gonna go

[@brianb7423]

@@AMbradfordfilms na I think they’re doing the right think by protecting them. People are sick and would cross the line with this family

[@AMbradfordfilms]

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.

[@anonymoususer3888]

Same

[@LocoConductor]

7:44 when she said “Get up!!” I lost it 😂

[@richkroberts]

Mark indicated in another video that he’s been able to help this family financially which was great to hear.

[@brandielewis3315]

Timmy proudly smiled when they said he graduated from high school..

[@rlwetz4317]

What's that tell you about the worth of a diploma? I'm seriously asking.

[@autumnequinox4166]

Our diplomas mean absolutely nothing

[@four4four636]

Timmy thinking "arh harh harh im duh smart one"

[@danamurray3552]

That’s because he was shitting his pants.

[@jeffreyjenkins7029]

The comments under this are disgusting... does it make you feel good making remarks like that.

[@PoisonAngelGirl]

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

[@ronniebishop2496]

I think their reasons may be a little more self centered than protecting them?

[@davidcamp6828]

There inbreeding bro that's nasty

[@itskate2991]

@@davidcamp6828 I dont think they all are, it was the first cousins that started it all. But I’m not sure.

[@asmaalaanani444]

@@davidcamp6828 do these people look capable of inbreeeding ?? It’s results of 3, 4 generations

[@ronniebishop2496]

@Booster Rooster Not wanting the world to know about them and think the entire state really was inbred like people had said?

[@sbrownie]

Those dogs look healthy, protective of that family while well-behaved. That's a good sign. This is undoubtedly the deepest upload Ive come across on youtube, and that says a lot. It makes me sad, then not because a part of me thinks, "they're fine". Odd, Wedt Virginia. There are no coincidences.

[@Larahhhx]

Raye seems like an angel, may God give all of them strength n healing

[@Sasfoot]

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.

[@cbh4166]

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.

[@octamaster5000]

Lorraine is far gone

[@noahjanosko8985]

@@cbh4166 he wants ray to feel loved like he can understand him to make ray feel better

[@diegoortiz976]

@@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.

[@timtheenchanter2062]

@@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

[@onlyaspoonful9171]

ray seems like a chill ass dude he don't need words hes just charming in a way

[@DavidTheBrain_]

true, he seems very kind hearted

[@mattberg6816]

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.

[@ohmthepoet8428]

literally couldnt help but smile everytime ray was on camera just being happy go lucky

[@allenschmitz9644]

don't rile Ray to go Sling blading...

[@MrBlack252]

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.

[@carolathomas8860]

Excuse my English. I don't think it's smart to keep putting money into this broken and neglected house. It would be better to buy a new trailer. The house is a garbage dump. Everthing is dirty and broke but it's really great that someone cares about these people. Respect to all of you ❤️🙏

[@MechaFareal]

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

[@scotthall6498]

I feel like ray understands everything and is at least near fully aware he just can’t express himself with words.

[@vadavada6233]

very much so ):

[@brasstacksboxing409]

Doubt it. He didnt even come outside when prompted.

[@vadavada6233]

@@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.

[@brasstacksboxing409]

@@vadavada6233 if u say so...

[@d1ck]

@@brasstacksboxing409 shes right m8

[@Naomi.H.85]

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.

[@kunalaghera]

How do you know about his brother under the flowers? Genuinely curious

[@lakendrian8514]

@@kunalaghera his brothers grave was shown , it’s beside the flowers , that’s what the dirt spot was

[@Naomi.H.85]

@@kunalaghera the journalist asked Ray, "Oh, is Fred under the flowers?" Ray, replies, "ya, ya!" While shaking his head, yes.

[@billyh7935]

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

[@bobkozalov8821]

@@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.

[@r_r0tt3n]

Ray might not be able to communicate with words, but it’s like I can understand what he is saying. Thank you for helping this family, Mark, you’re a good man and i know they are very grateful for a respectful man such as yourself.

[@christinemistretta7433]

This is the most awesome chanel yet ray was so happy to chat and how respectfully this video was made

[@marycurtis5148]

poor Ray is the only one wanting to say anything and he can't. this just breaks my heart watching this

[@juanlopez9017]

The poor version of the rothchilds...

[@manfaamarie]

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..

[@lilyflower9093]

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.

[@etoth1173]

@@lilyflower9093 He definitely needs to work with a speech pathologist! I surmise he would be eager to speak!!

[@tinah.9864]

@@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.

[@catspjs6229]

I think if Ray would’ve been introduced to schooling, speech and physical therapy he would have been more able to communicate.

[@RosieWilliamOlivia]

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.

[@1962hellen]

No, really??

[@braydenwoodward3778]

@@1962hellen cringe

[@exentr]

Yes ofcourse both herenity and environment. One can even out a lot the better environment.

[@Sandxastle]

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

[@LuluTeala]

You couldn't understand what Ray was saying , but from the heart, you knew what he meant.

[@ashleythegamer8552]

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.

[@sonnygower8242]

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?

[@seriousconcerns944]

random payments, life is expensive and these people need a lot @@sonnygower8242

[@ashleythegamer8552]

@@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).

[@sonnygower8242]

@@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.

[@serotonin11]

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.

[@ThatTriniGirlShanice]

Ray...he has so much that he’s desperately trying to communicate. He seems really happy tho, and that gives me a little comfort.

[@samanthaoscar21]

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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@josephsmith3382]

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.

[@eviex134]

@Stop Deleting My Accounts KZbin it’s not they’re fault :( they didn’t ask to be born that way 💔

[@BOB-id1sl]

@@eviex134 Yet they keep messing around with their own siblings, it's entirely their fault.

[@BOB-id1sl]

@Ethan R. Its their grandparents, probably even their great-grandparents fault. For how underdeveloped they're it's definitely been going on for generations.

[@twisterwiper]

Can’t help but think that dogs may have been Ray’s only friends growing up

[@marmoti]

Yes.

[@dougbenson8975]

That’s how he learned to speak dog so well

[@marcovazquez5654]

I’m doubt that dog is in its 40s

[@Noc4ball]

@@marcovazquez5654 Lol, good comeback.

[@amberace710]

Doug Benson ihy💀💀

[@bulasturubula3660]

Thank you for doing this with real actual respect

[@EwoA23]

So where's that go fund me money at

[@c0f3324]

I think ray is the only one really wanted to talk but couldn't

[@emmanuallemarro3908]

Although the family are short on intelligence and civility I d rather leave my son with these people than the subhuman species that murder children and sexually violate them. Big statement I know however true words I have spoken. At least they love each other.

[@taiteraide]

@@emmanuallemarro3908 what

[@damientrurocque9625]

@@emmanuallemarro3908 they must be your kin then

[@emmanuallemarro3908]

@@damientrurocque9625 duh yep they are I met up with you at a family reunion as well. Too much rock duh duhdamien.

[@carmenlynn5441]

@@emmanuallemarro3908 Your kid would just wander off in their care, none of them even seem to have a firm grasp on reality

[@Rose-hh7mk]

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.

[@Dreadybear.Ichode]

Yes! Absolutely! An SBSK interview is definitely needed.

[@giovannalaird7289]

I thought the exact same thing!

[@tammy_vip]

Excellent call. That man is an Earth angel

[@user-sk9bx8st5o]

I would love to see him on SBSK.

[@mrad-qr2oc]

Sbsk is amazing. You're right.

[@alishak5723]

They need to get the money raised for them… you owe it to them

[@SusanHopkins-ji3pe]

Watch the most recent video- Mark shows the wire receipts. They blew through about $100,000

[@angela5802]

I love how kind he is too this family they need kindness ... They didnt ask too be here

[@Lyke_A_Glove]

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.

[@jaymase3735]

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.

[@Keziah1979]

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

[@shanemiller2046]

Don't be such an asshole about this family. Dude speaks proper Pekingese .

[@micho2062]

@@shanemiller2046 lmao...

[@thisismyyoutubename1214]

There's a dude reading a newspaper just ignoring the whole thing. You can see him when Tim is hiding.

[@1k-_-FPS]

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.

[@Arounadabout]

You're right, it's not their fault what their parents did even if this is the outcome

[@abrelosojos888]

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.

[@thishandleistaken1011]

It sounds like his parent was a dog.

[@thishandleistaken1011]

I think Ray was extremely neglected as a child and that's why he barks.

[@thishandleistaken1011]

​@Warslave KZbin 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

[@jamaljane611]

Just wondering .... But how on earth did they manage to care for babies that came along? Like tiny babies. Asked with care.

[@mykjeez]

In breeding is totally preventable

[@Liger._King]

Who wondered which of the dogs was ceaselessly barking until they realized it was Ray?

[@phaedrabacker2004]

Me too.

[@duchessofessex2550]

Meeeee

[@patiencejenkins3952]

sometime ill put my phone up to my ear without looking at the screen, but the barking stop all of that!!!!lol

[@kaneohe47]

Me.

[@LCT2020]

Me too. That is sad

[@queensberryrulez5306]

Lorraine is the definition of the lights are on but no one is home. Props to Ray, you can tell he’s a lovely soul without him saying an audible word.

[@pinkandjewels]

She almost looks like she's about to cry when Mark asks about her family.

[@talcohen1668]

It's not entirety true, I notice at the start of the video she got mad at ray when he grunt, she laughed when Timmy hide, and also looked at Timmy when he asked about his parents.

[@johnm5657]

Mark has done so much to help this family. It's nice to see such a genuine person making such a big difference to their lives.

[@johnuruski651]

Ray and the rest of them will be truly free of their disabilities when they pass. They are good Christian people who were brought into this world with horrible disabilities but their day will come that they will be truly free from all of it as they walk with the Lord❤️

[@niklastorshagen6365]

@@johnuruski651 How do you know they're Christians, did they mention god, did you see them go to church? Don't label people christians if you don't know. I would've hated that if you did that to me

[@MasonQ95]

Where’s the money mark

[@chanceywilson5237]

Whole family look like SpongeBob when he caught the suds

[@mrsrichierich]

The pride on Tim’s face when his aunt said he graduated high school. He was looking like, “Yep, sure did!” Lol ❤

[@space_dogg]

How can he graduate from high school if he can't talk, and probably not read and write

[@mrsrichierich]

@@space_dogg Every school in America has programs for special needs children. All children, despite of their learning ability, can graduate high school.

[@jordanpeters940]

@@space_dogg thats the american school system for you lol

[@alycooper1932]

@@mrsrichierichthat’s awesome to know. ❤

[@thelnmiller]

@@space_doggHe most likely received a Certificate of Completion from a Special Education program and walked in graduation.

[@omg-kb8oc]

i feel bad for ray. he can obviously understand what the interviewer is saying, but he can’t communicate back. i think it would be great if he could somehow learn ASL. he seems like a smart man

[@oldschoolfoil2365]

Ray serves a purpose don't feel bad He is the alpha in the dog pack that makes sure no one escapes on foot through the wilderness Timmy is the family member that whacks out prey they catch with the shovel over the head, The neighbor with the shotgun get's to play with the purdy ones they catch from time to time, All in all they one big happy family so don't feel bad.

[@lilcrossfaded]

@@oldschoolfoil2365 i hate you bc this was the funniest thing i've read all day

[@hesdoneitagainthatharrykan7548]

@Stop Deleting My Accounts KZbin Bro I would run screaming in the pitch black😂😂😂 look like a bunch of aliens barking like dogs

[@oldschoolfoil2365]

@Stop Deleting My Accounts KZbin IKR wouldn't it make a great movie Deliverance 2 The Whitaker Mountains. And the Neighbor with the shot gun is retired law enforcement generationally since time began and his son is doing the work that his daddy did and his dad and so on have been cutting of escapees by vehicle and dad and son teaming on the purdy ones they catch and drag back to the basement in the shed.

[@oldschoolfoil2365]

@@hesdoneitagainthatharrykan7548 Bro they got all bases covered there so no one escapes by any means if you think about it. They got the local cop son of the last cop there cutting off any vehicular escape and Ray and the dogs with Timmy and the shovel to hunt you down like a wild animal if you tried to leg it out of there. Either way you getting caught boy.

[@jack-wilder]

Can we get an update on the GoFundMe for their house bro?

[@kurthartwick1266]

Why hasn't this guy help woth his millions of views

[@kurthartwick1266]

Walmart really what this guy need is to reay help

[@1chillychang]

He donated $30,000 to them

[@quelbelle6770]

​@@1chillychangout of the almost $140,000 he's made off of them, how nice😂

[@reckie09]

So sad. Seems like he picked up his communication skills from interacting with the dogs more. May God bless his soul!

[@kiralexington9498]

Oh my god that i just realized that....that is so sad

[@ziggybarth5026]

What's so sad, they have food water friends there happy, shit there happier than most people I meet

[@ttilly9968]

And the black doggie protects him!

[@sapiophile545]

@@ziggybarth5026 🥺

[@ziggybarth5026]

@YoungD3mon314 it's quaint

[@shanaadams9293]

Ray showing them Freddy’s grave was heartbreaking. He obviously has such a desire to communicate.

[@desarae]

I thought the same thing🥺

[@chrisbarr1359]

Ray has his shoes on the wrong feet which made me chuckle!

[@dr.dinescu2051]

I think it’s fucked up that they drive over it though😂💚

[@8213apice]

Foame Razboinic so disrespectful

[@estefanyfigueroa1212]

Shana Adams 💔💔

[@ikGREENY]

Ray was trying to communicate as best he could.

[@chadpetersen7188]

Ive seen all the videos. But the way you treat Ray, is incredible. A good man who didn't have our schooling. Ray seems so great, dont lose sight of him.

[@laneylue9446]

It was a solid 5 minutes before I realized that barking sound was Ray talking. This is truly heartbreaking.

[@Ehhhaway]

Just imagine the smell

[@ebonybb24]

@@Ehhhaway Girl this hurts my spirit😂. I've have worked with clients that lived like this. You feel awful but literally cant take the smell. If you're not uses to dealing with harsh smells or filth (such as an EMT, Nurse HHC, or police officer) your body just reacts. You have no control.

[@lorig7077]

OMG me too!!!!!

[@laneylue9446]

Squalor.

[@joy-annseale4462]

Laney Lue so did I ,sad