Parents of slain Purdue student speak out l GMA

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Жыл бұрын

The parents of Varun Chheda break their silence for the first time since their son was murdered, allegedly by his roommate, in his Purdue University dorm.
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@keithjackson4985 Жыл бұрын

RIP to this young man. I really hate when reporters ask a victims family, what will you miss the most? What do you think they'll miss, like the presence of their son, for one thing!

@carriebrownrigg615 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree…asinine question

@kairos116 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. She held it together until she was asked that question. That’s when she remembered his smile :(

@word4theworld65 Жыл бұрын

Lol true

@quakerboats9840 Жыл бұрын

They know what they're doing when they ask that asinine question. Now, this is media, but I know just regular people who find it so necessary to provoke grieving people to tears. I just hate that; it seems so sadistic. Do they derive pleasure from other's tears?

@human9597 Жыл бұрын

That is one of the brutal questions that they can ever ask anyone who had lost a loved one. You do not need to market the tears to the audience by hurting the people who are already dead inside by loosing their loved one. Media should have some common sense and empathy

@jennanand1188 Жыл бұрын

I teared up when Varun’s mother started crying. What a senseless act. No one drops their kid off to college thinking that he will be randomly stabbed to death, unprovoked, by his roommate. I am full of admiration for the grace and dignity of Varun’s parents in the face of such a horrific tragedy. God bless Varun and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with his poor suffering mother.

@markjones1184 Жыл бұрын

Well said. I only heard of this tragedy, via this KZfaq clip. Sincere condolences.

@THELASTWORKINGTOILETOFINDIA Жыл бұрын

Stop sugarcoating. It was obviously a targeted attack, not random. He knew the victim's name and family and shared the same room for x period of time. If the victim and killer have never met before prior to the accident and know nothing of each other, then it ought to be classified as random attack. Stabbing is single target, not area of effect such as mass shooting. Obviously, victim had done something to provoke the killer.

@arianayoung7537 Жыл бұрын

OMG who can u trust? But u never know the reason yyy? So sad. Blessed 🙌 SIP

@alani3992 Жыл бұрын

The world is full of egoists, who's existence on this earth is unjustified by their selfish parents, in an age of over-population. This leads to all conflicts of ego/existence.

@cliff311976 Жыл бұрын

This is what happens when you immigrate to the land of the free corrupt evil and racist

@mjremy2605 Жыл бұрын

As an Indian-American immigrant myself, and having also lost a daughter, my first-born, highly educated beautiful child, I profoundly feel the loss of their son. You come to a new country with opportunities, you make a beautiful child, you spend your life savings on their education, they turn out brilliant with their whole shining future ahead of them, grandchildren, your happy retirement, and enjoyment of your children as adults, all gone in one tragic moment. My deepest condolences to the parents of Varun. I truly feel your pain. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and I send you strength to see this through. From California. Rest in peace, Varun. ♥🙏

@verawallace9055 Жыл бұрын

I feel your pain, it isn't easy to send your child away from home for continue Education, only to have this happens to him ,am Sorry for your loss also 🙏🙏for everyone that is hurting

@Bambotb Жыл бұрын

How did she die

@kerzytibok3211 Жыл бұрын

I knew Indian-Americans when I was in college in the 90's, and they are all bright and motivated. Much of this drive comes from their parents, who are heavily invested in their education and future. So it's terribly devastating when something like this happens. We just need to improve as a society when it comes to anger and conflicts and how to defuse these emotional outbursts that rapidly spiral out of control. Back in the "old days" two guys would just put up fists and fight when they came to a heated disagreement. Now, kids will grab a knife or gun to lash out at someone because their rage takes total control.

@kiky4881 Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. You come here for better, seemingly safer life and suffer the unthinkable. Smh 😢

@keeptaiwanfree Жыл бұрын

i’m a university student who is the child of Taiwanese-American immigrants and this news made me cry so hard. our parents come to this country to give us a bright future. most of us, the children, work hard because if the morals our parents gave us-and to see such a kind, brilliant young man with such a bright future ahead of him, treated so terribly, with such an evil sin committed against him, absolutely broke my heart.

@alecjordan6100 Жыл бұрын

“What do you think you’ll miss the most?” What kind of question is that? I think they’ll miss every single detail of their son equally since he’s not here anymore. Feels very insensitive.

@taryn.b Жыл бұрын

His poor mama, my heart goes out to her

@manujohn99 Жыл бұрын

Oohhhh reallyyyyyyy..... There are thousands of people dying everyday & you worried about this one 😆😆🤣🤣🤣🤣

@bananaslug4626 Жыл бұрын

@@manujohn99 just fuck off man. do you have any fucking respect?

@manujohn99 Жыл бұрын

@@bananaslug4626 Wait.....lemme go look for it in your mom's coochie😁😁🤣🤣

@manujohn99 Жыл бұрын

@@scientificatheist9381 Shut up you secret God believer buffoon 😂😂😂😆

@brandonmccrae5472 Жыл бұрын

Poor father too! Where is the concern for him?

@KKISCRAZYFUL Жыл бұрын

This reminds me of when a girl I grew up with died in a hit and run on her first day of college, walking to her first class. She was a smart, sweet girl and it was just so sudden

@maryluvsmusic9298 Жыл бұрын

Oh no!! That was so unfortunate & sad your friend was killed in that manner. Sorry for your loss. Both situations are heartbreaking 💔!! Who would ever think their child would never return from college due to the unthinkable happening?!? Especially being murdered in your dorm room 🤬🤯🤬!! Blessings to these families. May God strengthen them each day😢. May they both R.I.P 🕊🙏🏾🕊.

@word4theworld65 Жыл бұрын

Wow

@Crystalbomb321 Жыл бұрын

That's awful :( I hope her family is coping

@Nadeine Жыл бұрын

That's heartbreaking

@kerzytibok3211 Жыл бұрын

Wow, dying on the very first day of college. Life is too precious and can be snatched away so quickly.

@joysimpson7503 Жыл бұрын

The sadness, sorrow, pain and grief on his mother’s face is so hard to watch . My sincerest condolences from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ..

@annabellebaboolal1851 Жыл бұрын

Gosh yes yes so HARD, 🙏🙏🙏

@davidoconnor393 Жыл бұрын

That's the result of our finest universities..

@chefandmusician9170 Жыл бұрын

@@davidoconnor393 finest?

@alani3992 Жыл бұрын

If such guys get into the finest universities, it shows the mental condition of society.

@darthvader875 Жыл бұрын

Eshayyyy baahhh

@vcfirefox Жыл бұрын

I have a 3 month old daughter. Grown man but I couldn't stop tears when I saw the mother recollecting her best moments with her son. Nothing that you do can bring the moments back.

@georgip7953 Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry. He looked like a beautiful boy and these parents are the epitome of grace, even in their tragedy.

@loveamama Жыл бұрын

As a Purdue community member I am deeply sorry none of this should have happened the loss of your son sends all of us deep sorrows nothing I could say would make anything better our condolences are with you

@NguyenVinhHang Жыл бұрын

What went on with Sha? My love goes out to this family, so young and so sudden 😢

@Bambotb Жыл бұрын

Why did the korean guy did it? There must be something, is it true they were gays?

@Usthereout Жыл бұрын

@@Bambotb they haven’t said anything yet.

@keeptaiwanfree Жыл бұрын

@@Bambotb gays??? what does this have to with being gay?

@Bambotb Жыл бұрын

@@keeptaiwanfree well sexual relationships can do this

@sandicolee6087 Жыл бұрын

TO the parents of Varun...as a parent and as a Purdue parent...you are in my familys thoughts and prayers. We will do our part in honoring him as well by doing our best to always be kind towards others and show compassion not only to those we know and love but also towards strangers. I will be donating this holiday season in his name.

@judytran3514 Жыл бұрын

I feel ultimate grief for these parents. This should have never happened.

@manujohn99 Жыл бұрын

Oohhh you think you are a super-woman to stop this crap😂😂😁😂🤣

@manujohn99 Жыл бұрын

@@bananaslug4626 Yaa thats how you were born from ur mom😜😜🤣

@manujohn99 Жыл бұрын

@@scientificatheist9381 Nothing just doing your mom upside down 😜😜🤣

@scientificatheist9381 Жыл бұрын

@@manujohn99 you pathetic loser curry 😂😂😂😂

@manujohn99 Жыл бұрын

@@scientificatheist9381 same goes for you too 😜🤣😂

@s0fa274 Жыл бұрын

I just can’t understand why someone would do this. My heart goes out to the parents and the family 😢❤

@cocoaorange1 Жыл бұрын

That is scary. You never know about people.

@kndy6146 5 ай бұрын

Start of ur day, Cover yourself in prayer and as God to cover you and family and friends, people you know and don’t know in Jesus’ mighty blood AMEN

@kndy6146 5 ай бұрын

God sees the intentions of others!!

@BillyBobbobbob Жыл бұрын

Y’all sometimes there is no motive . Just evil .

@sundaysmith5942 Жыл бұрын

I grieve for this family, his roommate is a disgrace to his family and mankind, I will pray for this family to heal and we will all never forget how beautiful of a son you had, 😢 rest in peace 🙏

@gabrielapuchemsrdnld8837 Жыл бұрын

These parents are in so much pain. You can feel it in their voice. This should’ve never happened to their precious child. 😢

@x80WildCat08x Жыл бұрын

Grief like this changes you forever. You’ll never truly get over that feeling.

@catrin8578 Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely horrific! My heart and prayers go out to this family. Such a heart break.

@september9113 Жыл бұрын

My heart breaks for the family of this young man who was senselessly murdered. He was their "miracle child" 😞💔🖤

@sofiemiltoft9580 Жыл бұрын

He looks so much like his mother, what an awful tragedy for the world and for his family💔

@xoxoamirtha Жыл бұрын

Absolutely heart-breaking. Sending the parents my thoughts, prayers and love.

@CulturalBackgroundsStudyBible Жыл бұрын

This is so senseless and devastating. Prayers of healing to the family, and hope you get the support from the school. ✨️ 💐

@manliketim_ Жыл бұрын

No parent deserves to go through something this. Praying for the family 🙏

@faith5387 Жыл бұрын

Sending a virtual hug to the parents. May God strengthen them both. 😔

@kitteekittee4010 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@LifewithBreanna_ Жыл бұрын

I wonder if they are Christians?

@manujohn99 Жыл бұрын

Why don't you send them your credit card number too😂😂🤣😆🤣🤣

@manujohn99 Жыл бұрын

@@LifewithBreanna_ I wonder if this even true. It looks like he wanted to kill himself & use that guy as a murderer to get him inprisoned😁😂😂🤣🤣

@jeevanthampi767 Жыл бұрын

@@manujohn99 , What is your problem? Are you human or evil ? 😡

@dogs2malamutes1 Жыл бұрын

I am so heartbroken for these dear parents and all those who love Varun Chheda. My grandson occupies the dorm room directly above and this unthinkable tragedy shook us to the core. Sending love, light, and blessings to the family.

@KCNwokoye Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. Seem like a beautiful family. Psychological evaluation may have to be introduced at campuses for all boarding students after this tragedy.

@mysteriousjz Жыл бұрын

Why would you wanna punish all millions of students for the dead of one (or few)? I just don't get this kind of American mentality where they introduce more and more regulations and laws to suffocate our already difficult lives in this country. If I spit outside on road in desperation, I am liable to be summoned by the police, and on.... what more restrictions on freedom of movement do you like to see in your life. Things happen , accept the reality of life and move on and make the culture better from inside out.

@royshavrick Жыл бұрын

@@mysteriousjz bruh it's not a restriction on freedom. Doing a psych eval is not a infringement on freedom.

@indianmilitary Жыл бұрын

@@mysteriousjz Would u say the same thing if it was your son or mother who got stabbed?

@mysteriousjz Жыл бұрын

@@indianmilitary yes

@ds-fs4qs Жыл бұрын

As a parent myself I couldn't control my sadness for the parents of varun may God comfort you both 🙏 and may this amazing young man rest in peace 🙏

@carolbenson6524 Жыл бұрын

So painful on their extremely tragic loss. I prayed for them.

@beatpirate8 Жыл бұрын

I am so so so sorry this happened to your family. My heart is broken for you and wish you strength through this time.

@raecunningham2056 Жыл бұрын

I'm so heart broken for the family. Definitely keeping them in my thoughts.

@SamTheeStallion Жыл бұрын

This is such a senseless tragedy and my heart goes out to his parents

@beproudusa4734 Жыл бұрын

So sad, no parents should ever go through this

@ivyworth862 Жыл бұрын

Dear God, my heart aches with and for this family. I cannot imagine the overwhelming grief they're experiencing (it is immensely painful to watch his mother in mourning). I pray earnestly that God will fill their hearts and minds with a peace and joy for the memory of their beloved Varun (a peace and joy that surpasses understanding for why this happened. I pray that the family is surrounded by a community of people who lovingly come alongside them in this dark season. Know that you are not alone, your words are heard, felt, and acknowledged. From my Indianapolis family to yours, we love you dearly.

@ek2137 Жыл бұрын

My heart aches for this family....My deepest condolences on your monumental loss💜.

@kayla6036 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for everything young man. You’ve inspired a student like me. May your legacy and story be told and continue to change lives.

@ErsteNachname Жыл бұрын

@A1Kira get a life and live better

@starsign0805 Жыл бұрын

@A1Kira Wow, quite sensitively handled. He should be honoured and celebrated regardless of what he did or didn't do in the eyes of the public. He was a person who probably had alot of impact on the people around him even if he was still very young.

@sorz26 Жыл бұрын

@A1Kira did your mom

@piyushkhadse9830 Жыл бұрын

@A1Kira are you heartless man wtf?

@351528 Жыл бұрын

This is so devastating and tragic.😥 My heart goes out to his parents. RIP Varun.⚘️

@sandydawson1246 Жыл бұрын

My God so tragic.Prayers of comfort and strength to the family.

@sunnyus3685 Жыл бұрын

This is so devastating and tragic. My heart goes out to his parents! 🙏

@is.3846 Жыл бұрын

This is so heartbreaking for their son to be taken away like this

@noir7221 Жыл бұрын

So so sorry for ur loss. This shouldn't happen when we just send our kids to school . Senseless loss of a wonderful young man.

@kimisilv Жыл бұрын

I am heartbroken by this. I am so sorry this happened. I pray his family’s hearts will mend.

@applepieclub5012 Жыл бұрын

Can’t even imagine their grief. Such a senseless tragedy. May Varun, Rest In Peace 🙏🏼

@appiah2f Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss. Words are not enough.

@raes6829 Жыл бұрын

Many go to school and are paired with unknown roommates. I had 4 in college and always worried about this. All sleeping quarters should be secured, even from roommates.

@EclecticElegance13 Жыл бұрын

Just absolutely awful. I am heartbroken for Varun’s family. So devastating.

@sp-sp18 Жыл бұрын

It is so hard to live without him for them. That void will remain forever! Stay strong parents. My heart goes out to you!

@titaroldan6513 Жыл бұрын

May He R.I.P so sad prayers for his family 🙏🏽🕊

@nawinbravs Жыл бұрын

I don’t easily get moved by unfortunate events, but this one made me tear up. 😢 The sadness in the parent’s faces broke my heart.

@user-nq7lr8fy8p Жыл бұрын

You don’t usually get moved because usually it doesn’t happen to Indian people… but seeing that you are Indian and same with this boy, now it hits home.

@nawinbravs Жыл бұрын

@@user-nq7lr8fy8p The ignorance is unbearable! First, I’m not Indian or middle eastern for that matter. Second, for you to be writing this comment on this video’s comment section is disgusting, taking into account the topic of the video. Someone lost a son without a valid cause and the only thing you do is auto assign an ethnicity to an individual trying to say that what he feels is only applicable because of heritage/where they are from. Take your hate somewhere else and please get informed before making bold statements.

@user-nq7lr8fy8p Жыл бұрын

@@nawinbravs your name is Hindi. And it seems like you are a bit racist to me that other things don’t affect you unless it happens to someone of your own race or ethnicity. Every life matters and maybe now you will realize that. What about all of the black mothers who have lost their sons? Or white or Chinese, or any other race for that matter? It didn’t affect you then.

@nawinbravs Жыл бұрын

@@user-nq7lr8fy8p You are just making baseless assumptions here. I don’t know if my name is Hindi. If it is than ok. Great! What do you want me to say? I never said that I don’t care about the lives of other races, I believe that all lives matter, no matter the color of their skin. I really don’t have to give you further explanations regarding my race because quite frankly, I don’t know you. You’re just a bitter person behind a KZfaq profile making assumptions about other people.

@user-nq7lr8fy8p Жыл бұрын

@@nawinbravs you lived all those years of your life not even knowing where your name is from shows a lot. I respect the way you responded but hopefully this can open your eyes that kids in America sadly get murdered everyday, especially in Chicago, and all of their lives matter as well.

@ajac43 Жыл бұрын

Truly heartbreaking. I feel for the parents. RIP Varun+

@0230Raveena Жыл бұрын

Senseless indeed. My Heart Breaks for his parents

@AleD1427 Жыл бұрын

My prayers are with them❤ I can’t imagine loosing a child especially at university where you’re ensured your child is safe and there to learn! So sad

@mjremy2605 Жыл бұрын

Yes, so true. Univs are safe places. So sad. fyi - LOSING not LOOSING.

@sweettoothmarie7304 Жыл бұрын

This is so sad! ❤️🙏

@Onedon29 Жыл бұрын

That's sad rip to the young man that lost his life.

@stephenmani8495 Жыл бұрын

They are so dignified in their grief! Just shows their son must have been raised in a similar manner. May God bless them, and give them strength to carry on through life positively!

@vidatwynham2482 Жыл бұрын

Senseless tragedy. I pray for justice for the family ⚖️👩🏻‍⚖️

@dastagiranwar147 Жыл бұрын

Such a tragic painful loss for the family. How a parent is suppose to react to losing a young son - my heart bleeds for the parents and his sister. May God give them strength to bear the dimming of this light in their life.

@verawallace9055 Жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to this family, this is A parent's worst nightmare, out of the blue sudden death is the hardest thing to endure, may he Rip and perpetual light shine upon him 🙏🙏

@johnmeng5102 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

@SHAKHSIYAA Жыл бұрын

Sad to see parents go through this.

@rucha3385 Жыл бұрын

Why is the reporter smiling all the time? When she was describing she was smiling? Why??

@lindaopperthauser2284 Жыл бұрын

So sad.😢Prayers for his family🙏💚💙

@lynnern57 Жыл бұрын

Prayers to the family.

@tre9294 Жыл бұрын

this is heartbreaking my sincere condolences 🙏🏼🕊️

@lilvoncampbell Жыл бұрын

Keeping the family lifted highhhhhh in prayer. May he RIP...

@daobmv926 Жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Varun...May God give his parents and family the strength...There are no words to express the grief this family feels,...I put myself in their shoes and the tears started rolling down my face🙏🙏

@jeanfarrell8017 Жыл бұрын

So sorry to his parents 💔🙏💔

@shanekawallace-graham2190 Жыл бұрын

We live daily with monsters. These monsters just walk around hurting and harming kindhearted individuals. I pray this family will find peace after this tragedy 🙇‍♀🙇‍♀💔💔

@meemeepalmer4144 Жыл бұрын

😭😭😭I am praying for strength n peace for the parents.🙏🏽💪🏽💞

@jacquelinehamilton5700 Жыл бұрын

This is so heartbreaking. May God heal their hearts.

@gentryPR Жыл бұрын

This has been on my mind since it occurred, just why why why why why!!????? He is gone, life ended so senseless! I just hope his family can one day find peace. So tragic.

@yok7084 Жыл бұрын

Can't imagine the pain that Varun's parents are going through. Prayers for his family. Such a senseless act. I hope that all the parents bring up their kids well otherwise they harm others for no reason and cause endless suffering.

@Jenvlogs404 Жыл бұрын

I feel so sorry! He looked just like his dad, so innocent and humble ;( Wish their family prospers.

@grschhina2964 Жыл бұрын

This deeply Saddened me, My heart and prayers goes out to family. This should never happen to anyone.🙏

@brittp7222 Жыл бұрын

So horrible! The way he was killed sounded like torture. Praying for comfort and peace as these beautiful people are grieving. Praying for justice for this amazing young man. 🙏🏻

@donniee.2238 Жыл бұрын

Lord, please help this family. I can't imagine the pain.

@NitaCostello Жыл бұрын

Another precious soul gone too soon.

@Zoe-yq4ng Жыл бұрын

The dorm pair systems are just awful in US. The university takes forever (or don’t) to allow students to switch rooms. The school just charges freshman so much so stay in dorms but could not even provide these kids a safe and suitable environment for school/work. No wonder tragedy happens.

@nicholalewis8698 Жыл бұрын

The higher education system in the U.S. only cares about money and nothing else.

@sabihajeelani8789 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss,our deepest condolences to Varun's parents and family.May God give you both the strength to go through this period of grief with patience!!

@carmenlangland1393 Жыл бұрын

Is feeling never go way,poor lady my condolences and prayers. 🙏

@ilasawjani443 Жыл бұрын

Sincere condolence to the parent . Praying for the departed beautiful soul .

@GenF91 Жыл бұрын

So sad, seems like he had a bright future ahead of him too. RIP Varun. You’ll be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. Gone way too soon 😢 ❤️.

@karenjuarez5320 Жыл бұрын

Praying for this parents.

@nancyoffenhiser4916 Жыл бұрын

I am a 1987 Purdue Alumnus with a Liberal Arts degree. I cannot convey my grief over this enough. This is a terribly senseless act. Purdue has always been a safe campus compared to other large universities. My deepest condolences to the family and his friends.

@s.p.baughman7885 Жыл бұрын

That is so sad ,started crying when the mom started crying ...so sorry for your loss so senseless..God is with you ..

@aliciacaley599 Жыл бұрын

As a premie mom, I’m so sorry for their loss, as soon as our babies are born they have to fight for lives, they should never have to fight again to live. I’m so sorry

@jr.t5778 Жыл бұрын

Prayers and our love go out to this beautiful family who just lost the most precious thing life gives you. God Bless🙏😇and may he comfort your family during this difficult time.

@TableforFontana Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢

@sams00007 Жыл бұрын

No words…..rip ❤️🙏🏽

@mm7846 Жыл бұрын

Sending prayers 🙏🤲

@hisremnant9957 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss; may God keep you through this.

@kiky4881 Жыл бұрын

I cannot believe this. I can't even say may this young man's soul rest in peace because how can he be resting, knowing his family is suffering and after he suffered such tragedy. It angers me that this beautiful soul was not only robbed of a future and legacy but he was taken away in such a vile, violent and senseless manner, by a beast who was twice his size (cant imagine the force he was met with) that it's that much more heartbreaking. Prayers of being to Varuns family. 😢

@pambeeler1218 Жыл бұрын

So sorry for this young man's family.my heart goes out to them and prayers for them through this time. ..

@manujohn99 Жыл бұрын

Please do send kidney, liver & eyes with your heart too😆😆😂🤣🤣🤣

@jennifersackley5480 Жыл бұрын

Prayers to the Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@sudeshnam1672 Жыл бұрын

Please don't call parents of such order grief and ask them stupid question like What do you miss most about him ? Would you like answering such questions...