POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A mother and her son were arrested after deputies discovered an “incestuous relationship” between the pair, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
In a video statement, Judd discussed the case.
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“Apparently, they had a little kerfuffle at their house, which caused the sheriff’s office to be called,” Judd explained. “Whereby (the mother) complained because (her son) apparently battered his mother in a domestic violence event.”
The sheriff said the son — identified as Shane Clemens, 22 — became upset over the arrest, and he reportedly told investigators, “I’ve been having sex with my mama since I was 18 years old.”
An affidavit shows Clemens claimed he didn’t grow up with his mother — identified as Christina Clemens, 46 — but rather “rekindled his relationship” with her once he became an adult.
According to Shane Clemens, he asked her to have sex before he knew she was his mother, and while she initially said no due to their relationship, the two began engaging in sexual activities around four years ago, the affidavit continues.
In response to the allegations, investigators spoke with Christina Clemens, who admitted to engaging in sex with her son “only about 100 times,” Judd explained.
The affidavit also shows Christina Clemens has a husband of 10 years, who was apparently unaware of the ongoing incestuous relationship, according to Sheriff Judd.
However, Judd also said that the husband told investigators, “But I think I am a little suspicious that they used to go in the master bedroom and lock the door.”
“What else can you say? That’s nasty,” Judd concluded. “That’s nasty, and it’s illegal.”
Both Shane and Christina Clemens were arrested on charges of incest, though Shane Clemens’ charge was ultimately dropped on Wednesday, court records show.
Christina Clemens’ arraignment is scheduled for Oct. 6.
