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Monday, August 7, 2023

Indy Radio: Ron Sexton Death Subject of Police Investigation


An investigation has been open into what led up to the death of a famed Hoosier comedic radio show host. Ron Sexton, longtime member of ‘The Bob & Tom Show’ morning radio program has died

The Harrison Police Department confirmed that 52-year-old Ron Sexton died at a hotel in Harrison, Ohio, on July 21. They initially responded just before 2:30 p.m. for a “non-breather.”

Sexton was found by officers in his hotel room dead. He was a resident of Dunedin, Florida, according to Fox 59TV.

Sexton, also known by fans as “Donnie Baker,” was on tour with his stand-up comedy show when he was found dead.

He was known by millions of listeners for the comedic characters he played on the syndicated radio show including; Donnie Baker, Kenny Tarmac, Floyd the Trucker and his spot-on celebrity impersonations.

The death investigation is being handled by Harrison police and the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office near the Cincinnati area. The coroner’s office responded to the ongoing investigation:

"The cause and manner of death of Ronald Sexton are still pending at this time.  I would not expect anything available until the end of the month or early September."

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