John Deaves
On April 6, 2008, the Australian Channel Nine network reported that John Deaves has had two children with his 39-year-old daughter, Jennifer.1 The couple, whose relationship is consensual, was convicted of incest, a crime in Australia, in March 2008.2
Fast Facts
- Full name: John Earnest Deaves3
- Age: 612
- Resides: South Australia2
- First child with Jennifer died of a congenital heart defect in 20012
- Had second daughter, Celeste, with Jennifer in 20072
- Attempted suicide twice after pleading guilty to incest2
Backstory
Deaves had allegedly been estranged from his daughter since her infancy. They were reunited when Jennifer was 31 and began a sexual relationship within weeks of their reunion. Both were married at the time, and both ended their marriages shortly after meeting.1
Conflicting stories
Though both said that they had had almost no contact while Jennifer was growing up, John's ex-wife Dorothy claimed that the two had actually been reunited when Jennifer was 15.3
Quotes from TV Interview
"There are times during your life where emotions do rule the heart..." — John Deaves1
"I knew it was illegal. Of course I knew it was illegal, but you know, so what."— John Deaves1
"We are just asking for a little bit of respect and understanding." —Jennifer Deaves1
"We don't see each other as father and daughter. I don't see John as my father, even though he is my biological father."— Jennifer Deaves1
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