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Florida Mother and Son Charged with Incest After Domestic-Violence Call
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Core Event
Police in Polk County, Florida, responded to a domestic-violence call from Christina Clemens, 46, of Lakeland. During the investigation, her son Shane Clemens, 22, informed deputies that the two had been engaged in a sexual relationship since he turned 18. Detectives then questioned Clemens, who allegedly admitted to having “only about 100 times” of intercourse with her son. Both were arrested and charged with incest; Christina Clemens also faces an adultery charge.
Legal Charges
- Christina Clemens – charged with incest and adultery.
- Shane Clemens – charged with incest.
The charges stem from Florida statutes that criminalize sexual activity between close relatives and, in the case of adultery, marriage-related offenses.
Official Statements & Responses
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd publicly addressed the case, describing the situation as “nasty” and “illegal.” He noted that the investigation expanded after the son’s admission, prompting detectives to interview the family’s husband, who was unaware of the relationship and expressed suspicion about the couple’s behavior in the master bedroom. Sheriff Judd emphasized that the department’s response was guided by the seriousness of the alleged incest and related offenses.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Shane, you ought not ever lay a hand on your mama,” — Sheriff Judd
- “That's when we asked mama, 'Have you been having sex with your son since he was 18?'” — County Sheriff Grady Judd