Who found Ron Sexton's body? Frantic 911 call reveals comedian was discovered 'naked and blue' in motel room

The Harrison Police Department is urging people with any information related to Ron Sexton's death to come forward
UPDATED JUL 30, 2023
Ron Sexton, who is known for his character Donnie Baker, was found dead in his motel room (Ron Sexton/Facebook)
Ron Sexton, who is known for his character Donnie Baker, was found dead in his motel room (Ron Sexton/Facebook)

COLUMBUS, OHIO: The lifeless body of Ron Sexton was found "naked and blue," as disclosed in a distressing 911 call that has come to light. Authorities have initiated a criminal investigation into the sudden and tragic death of the 52-year-old comedian. The chilling audio, exclusively obtained by The Sun, captures the harrowing moment when the Holiday Inn Express manager informs the dispatcher that a family member had requested a wellness check at the property.

This request was prompted by Sexton's failure to appear at an event on July 21, raising concern about his well-being. The circumstances surrounding his death have sent shockwaves across the entertainment community, leaving friends, fans, and colleagues mourning the loss of the talented comedian. The case remains open, and the Harrison Police Department is urging people with any information related to his death to come forward.



 

Who found Ron Sexton's body?

Sexton's body was found by the housekeeping staff at an Ohio motel. The motel manager said on the 911 call, "Their family member called, I guess he was supposed to attend something and he didn't show up for it, so they wanted us to go check it on him in his room. Housekeeping went in and said that he wasn't alive." The dispatcher provided reassurance to the distressed motel staffer, confirming that help was on its way. The manager continued, "I've never dealt with this before. I'm the general manager so I'm hoping that we're doing everything right."



 

'He's blue and he's not wearing any clothes'

The operator asked, "I do have to ask though, and I know you're not in there, but did you want to attempt CPR?" The manager responded, "I can, I can attempt CPR. I'm entering the room now. Okay. yeah, he's, he's blue. And he's not wearing any clothes," to which the dispatcher said, "Okay. If you want, you can step outside if you'd like. I'll just put the CPR is being refused." Now, a criminal investigation has been initiated, and the police are seeking the public's help.



 

'They believe this was a natural death'

The initial autopsy conducted by the medical examiner's office revealed "no significant external trauma" in Sexton's case. However, the complete results, including toxicology reports, are still pending. "They believe this was a natural death as opposed to an overdose, but they are waiting for the toxicology to come back to determine if there was anything significant in his system that could have been at potentially lethal levels, versus a cardiac event or something to that effect," a spokesperson added. 

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