The Whittakers

Grandsons of ‘America’s most inbred family’ reveal the painful truth about their upbringing

The Whittaker family from Odd, West Virginia, became a worldwide phenomenon after the 2004 documentary about them was released. Since then, a lot has happened, and many aspects of their past have remained unknown. Now, ...

Shock update on America’s ‘most inbred family’ after protective services intervene

The rural West Virginian relatives who rose to viral fame after being dubbed “America’s most inbred” family are back in the news again. Chances are you’ll have heard or read about the Whittakers after a ...

Man who discovered America’s ‘most inbred family’ says ‘they’ve been lying to me the whole time’

In 2004, Mark Laita became a name known worldwide after meeting the Whittakers, who claimed to be “America’s most inbred family.” The documentary became a success; however, it wasn’t all positive for Laita. Later, he ...