On April 6, 2008, the Australian Channel Nine network reported that John Deaves has had two children with his 39-year-old daughter, Jennifer.NineMSN: Father, Daughter Incest Pair 'Lived Under Same Roof'(April 7, 2008) The couple, whose relationship is consensual, was convicted of incest, a crime in Australia, in March 2008.NEWS.com.au: Incest Dad's Two Suicide Bids (April 20, 2008)

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.NineMSN: Father, Daughter Incest Pair 'Lived Under Same Roof'(April 7, 2008)

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.Herald Sun: Incest 'Began on Business Trip'(April 8, 2008)

"There are times during your life where emotions do rule the heart..." — John DeavesNineMSN: Father, Daughter Incest Pair 'Lived Under Same Roof'(April 7, 2008)

"I knew it was illegal. Of course I knew it was illegal, but you know, so what."— John DeavesNineMSN: Father, Daughter Incest Pair 'Lived Under Same Roof'(April 7, 2008)

"We are just asking for a little bit of respect and understanding." —Jennifer DeavesNineMSN: Father, Daughter Incest Pair 'Lived Under Same Roof'(April 7, 2008)

"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 DeavesNineMSN: Father, Daughter Incest Pair 'Lived Under Same Roof'(April 7, 2008)