UPDATE: Charles Ramsey is insisting that the Daily Mail article which recently reported that our hometown hero is now broke and homeless is completely full of lies.
“It’s bullshit,” he said. “That’s the politically correct word for it.”
In a video interview with Channel 3 News, Ramsey insisted that he hasn’t made anywhere near $50,000. It’s more like $18,000, he said.
“What I’ve made are lots of friends,” he said, “and I’m borrowing money from lots of friends,” he said in the interview.
He did confirm that he’d spent $8,000 of his fame earnings to buy a used BMW, but he maintains that he’s not having a hard time finding a job.
“That’s because I’m not having a hard time, NOT finding a job,” he said.
Ramsey also said that he’s not homeless. He moved out of his Seymour Avenue home by choice after too many people came knocking at his door. He’s now staying with friends and family until he finds an apartment.
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In an interview with the Daily Mail, Charles Ramsey says that he is broke and homeless, unable to find a job in any Cleveland kitchen and unable to secure a residency because landlords don’t want the attention from his fame.
Ramsey collected $15,000 from a fella in Oregon who took up a fundraising effort after the Cleveland kidnapping rescues. There’s also been cash — somewhere in the neighborhood of $35,000, according to the paper — collected from speaking engagements. That’s $50,000 or so, and Ramsey says he’s burned through it all, including on an $8,000 BMW, but Ramsey says that everyone buys cars, and it’s not a big deal.
This article appears in Jul 10-16, 2013.
has he applied at McDonalds?
Sounds like he needs financial education 101.
What happened to Hodges?
Speaking engagements? I’d think the girls who were the actual victims would have something just a wee bit more profound/interesting to ‘speak’ on…eh?
Yeah, he should have consulted a financial adviser. This news went national. There is no reason he should be broke AND homeless. What happen to sales of that Dead Give Away song? “hide yo kids, hide yo wife” sold over 1.5m
I don’t feel sorry for that shit AT ALL! Should have done Betta with the money he did get! I guess it’s pitty party time!
What a dumb article. Pulling quotes out of context can make anyone sound stupid. I’m surprised with his acclaim he only received $50K… actually pretty disappointing, considering he had become a national hero (while simultaneously mocked by much the national community, among the ranks of which includes Vince Grzegorek). For his efforts, he deserves to have some extra money and he deserves to be able to spend it without more people laughing at him. Reflects poorly on the country, not Charles Ramsey.
If you spend $50k in a month, there is no pitty to be had honestly.
Mr. Smith states that Mr. Ramsey “deserves” some extra money and “deserves” to be able to spend it. He is not entitled to any money. As a member of society, it should be required by all, to do what he did without any money given or expected to be given. We should be expected os to help each other without any expectations. Any money collected should be given to the victims.
15 min . Ran out. Even CNN got that after his story. The girls are the real heroes . Give me a break.
When I first saw Charles Ransey on the news, i just had a feeling that he would be back in the spotlight very soon, but in a negative light. I have to agree with the comment above that the articel makes him sound like an idiot. But that’s what our media does – it seems entitled to give you news with just enough (or in this case, too much) commentary or editing to create the response they want to create. But, you cannot blame Ramsey. I hate it when people of privilege scoff at those who aren’t after they come into money and blow through it. The comment about “financial education 101” sums it up. Education, finance, and money management was, i’m sure, a part of your world. And, I’m fairly certain, it was not a part of this man’s. So why do we blame people for not being aware of things they’ve never known?
Houses in Cleveland where the girls where found start at $3k from bankruptcy courts and $15k from individuals. He could of made it work for him, no excuses!
See, whose laughing? Its not funny at all. This man turned down award money. Ok. He still collected over 50,000. Gone in a month. Really? Why not get an apartment and a cheaper more affordable car, so he can live, Eat, have a bed and a tv? It’s called taking care of your grown ass self. Yes it is sad to be that old and irresponsible!
A fool and his money.I would sell the car and get a 2000 dollar jeep and pay the rent for the rest of the year some where.Nice in North olmsted.LOL With a pool .He would love it.LMAO
All these fucking idiots acting like Ramsey is a horrible person. First off, not everybody came from money some people have debt, struggles, and real shit to worry about. So he came into some money and is now broke…..not that hard to believe because when you do not have money you rack up a lot of debt trying to survive. Second, shut the hell up already with all the damn negative bullshit already and show some understanding you stuck up bitches. I came from nothing at all so I know what it is like to be where he is at and it sucks. So fuck all you regarded bitches. Come talk to me when you actually have been in that position you pieces of shit!
I find his assertion that he used all that money to pay his bills just a wee bit suspect. Since when does a casino give a credit line and mail invoices to Charles Ramsey.
Terintino, if you would kindly post your email address, I have a referral for a good free clinic doctor that can treat both Charles Ramsey’s pathological lying and your Tourette’s syndrome.
curiouser and curiouser…
Who cares, as long as you don’t have to feed or house Him.
Why a Beemer beater for eight grand? Just to show off? Coulda got a lot more car for that kinda moolah, if someone who knows cars (and was a reliable mechanic, as well) had taken him around the lots. Was this his first car ever, or what? Maybe somebody who’s bought their kid some wheels, or advised their kid, should have kept him from being chumped.
What’s with the noise about not getting hired? You’d think some folks in this town would want to have a guy like Mr. Ramsey around…someone who did the right thing…supposedly. And I don’t buy the “nobody will rent me a crib” thing, either. I stopped watching the non-stop media circus after a couple of days in May, because the repetition got to me, so maybe I missed something big here…like…how long is Mr. Ramsey’s rap sheet…and what’s on it?
Chuckles the Clown
Charles Ramsey was no hero. The real hero was Angel Cordero. He helped break the door open for Amanda Berry. Charles Ramsey came later when Angel took Amanda to a lady to use her cellphone. Angel said he was not a hero and he was just happy that the girls were free and he did not care about who took credit for it. Angel did not receive any money, he just went about his life. He did not show boat and expect anything and he has not received anything in return.
Ramsey went on the radio saying he was going to kick Angel’s ass and asked Snoop Dog to help. Ramsey is a joke and that’s right Ramsey, I said it. Call Snoop Dog and ask him to come kick my ass.
I remember watching a TV news program and Ramsey had to cut it short because his posse was in the background telling him to cut it short.
Unbeknowst to Ramsey, fame is temporary and now the news crews are on to the East Cleveland serial killer and Ramsey’s fame is faded and like his fame, so has his money.
Should any of us feel for him, no, too many people are out of work trying to survive themselves and not asking for handouts.
Goodbye, Ramsey and by the way, see if Snoop Dog will help a brother out.
$40k isnt that much folks. Were talking $25-30k after taxes, and that over a year or two. Most people spend that much on bills in a year. This isnt far fetched to me. If he went through a couple hundred grand, yes, hes a fool.