When people talk about John Buultjens, they usually talk about his powerful life story, the abuse he survived, the foster home that saved him, and how BMX bikes changed his life. Because his story is so emotional and dramatic, many people also become curious about his biological family, especially his siblings. That’s why questions like “What happened to his brother?” keep appearing online.
Who Is John Buultjens?
John grew up in Glasgow, Scotland, and he experienced a childhood filled with violence and fear. One of his earliest memories is of his birth father throwing him into a fire. When John was 7 years old, his father attacked his mother again, and this time, social services got involved. John was taken away from his biological home and later adopted by a loving mixed-race family, a Sri Lankan father and a Scottish mother. This new home completely changed his life.
When John watched the movie E.T. at age 10, he fell in love with bikes, especially BMX. That passion became his escape and helped him rebuild himself. Because John’s life story is so public and dramatic, many people naturally become curious about the rest of his biological family, including what happened to his brother.
The Claim About His Brother “Rory McCord”
Many websites claim that John had an older brother named Rory McCord. But the problem is that none of these claims is confirmed. Different websites say different things: some say Rory died from cancer, others say he died young, some say he is still alive, and others claim he died in a car accident or from medication problems. But none of these stories has real proof; there is no obituary, no public record, no interview with the family, and nothing official to support them. Even detailed and trustworthy reports about John’s life mention that he had siblings, but they never give a brother’s name or confirm what happened to him.
Why the Story Is Confusing
When I think about it, a few things really stand out. First, the name “Rory McCord” might be wrong or maybe even completely made up. Also, the different versions of the story show that many websites are just guessing or copying each other without checking the facts. There are no trusted sources, no real news outlets, no documentaries, and no verified interviews that confirm anything about this brother. Even John himself, who has talked openly about his difficult childhood and past trauma, has never mentioned losing a brother. Because of all this, the story is very hard to believe and almost impossible to trust.
What We Actually Know
Things That ARE Confirmed
What we truly know is very simple. John grew up in a violent and painful home in Scotland. Because of the danger he faced, he was taken out of that environment when he was only 7 years old. After that, he was adopted by a caring family who helped him heal, grow, and rebuild his life. BMX riding soon became his escape, his passion, and later the path that shaped his future.
Things That Are NOT Confirmed
There is no real proof that John had a brother named “Rory McCord.” There is also no confirmed evidence that this brother died not from cancer, not from an accident, not from an overdose, or from anything else people say online. In truth, we cannot trust any story about his supposed brother because none of them includes solid facts or official information.
Simply put, there is no reliable evidence for any of these claims.
Why People Keep Asking About His Brother
People ask this question for a few reasons. John’s life story is emotional, but it feels incomplete because we know a lot about him and almost nothing about his siblings. The internet also spreads rumors quickly, even when they are not true. Many people feel connected to John’s struggle and survival, so they naturally want to know what happened to the other children in his family. And when there are gaps in someone’s story, people get curious, and that curiosity often turns into guesses or speculation.
My Personal Conclusion
When I sit quietly and think about this story, I trust the parts of John’s life that we can confirm — the abuse he suffered, the way people stepped in to save him, the family that adopted him, and the role BMX played in turning his life around. These things come from his own interviews, so they feel real and trustworthy.
But I don’t believe the stories about “Rory McCord,” because there is no real proof anywhere. Nothing confirms that he existed or that anything happened to him.
So if someone asks me, “Do we know what happened to John Buultjens’ brother?” my honest answer would be:
We don’t. There is no confirmed information. Everything online about his brother is just guessing or a rumor.
Why This Matters
This situation shows how easily the internet can create stories that may not be true. When parts of someone’s life are missing, people start filling those gaps with guesses. That can be harmful, especially when the story involves real families and real trauma.
If someone really wants to know the truth about John’s brother, they would need to speak to John or his adoptive family directly or look for official public records in Scotland. Until that happens, all the claims online should be seen as unproven.
