(NewsNation) — Three members of America’s “most inbred” family were removed from their home and taken into state care in West Virginia.
According to The Daily Mail, Betty Whittaker said Ray Whittaker, Lorene Whittaker and Timmy Whittaker were placed into alternative housing in September. The family all lived together on a decaying homestead made up of one four-room dwelling with a new metal extension, three trailers and an outhouse.
‘I’ve been staying at home, waiting on a phone call, but that’s all I know,” said Larry Whittaker. “They haven’t called or let me know nothing. They won’t tell us where they at.”
Ray, Lorene and Timmy Whittaker suffer from significant mental and physical problems. The three, along with Betty and Larry, captured internet fame five years ago, when a documentary chronicled their daily struggles.
Larry Whittaker accused some content creators posting viral videos of the family’s life on social media as the reason for Ray, Lorene and Timmy being removed from the home.
“There’s too much sh– out there, they’re watching,” he said. “People out there are making money off them (the videos), and they don’t like it; they (adult protective services) told us don’t talk to nobody.”
Ray, Lorene and Timmy Whittaker’s removal came briefly following a protective court order being dropped against Larry’s daughter, Betty Jo “BJ” Whittaker Rocha, who was staying at the Whittaker home.
Details of Ray, Lorene and Timmy Whittaker’s cases remain confidential.
The Whittaker family began with identical twin brothers whose children married each other and later had 15 kids.