Florida Incest Case: How a Domestic Violence Call Exposed Christina and Shane Clemens

A routine call to report domestic violence in Lakeland, Florida, has uncovered a disturbing long-term sexual relationship between a mother and her biological son. The case involving Christina Clemens, 46, and her son Shane Clemens, 23, gained international attention after shocking details were released by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

The Incident That Triggered the Investigation

The matter came to light when Christina Clemens contacted authorities to report that her son had battered her during a domestic dispute. According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, deputies responded to the call and took Shane Clemens into custody. However, the investigation took an unexpected turn when Shane provided the motive for the altercation.

In an affidavit, Shane allegedly confessed to investigators that the fight began because he was "tired of having sexual intercourse with his mom" [2]. This revelation led deputies to question Christina about the nature of their relationship.

Shocking Admissions and Case Details

When questioned by investigators regarding whether she had been having sex with her son since he turned 18, Christina Clemens allegedly replied, "only about 100 times" [1]. The investigation revealed several key details about the relationship:

• Duration: Shane claimed the sexual relationship began when he was 18 years old.
• Nature of Acts: The relationship reportedly included oral, regular, and anal sex, and involved the use of sex toys found near the mother's bed.
• Evidence: Authorities noted that cameras in the living room and bedroom had recorded the incidents.
• Family Dynamics: Shane did not grow up with his mother but rekindled the relationship upon reaching adulthood.

Legal Charges and Current Status

The legal repercussions for the pair have varied. Christina Clemens was charged with both incest and adultery, as she is currently married. Her husband informed investigators that while he was unaware of the affair, he had found it "suspicious that they would go into the master bedroom and lock the door" [1].

Person	Initial Charges	Current Status (as of Sept 17, 2026)
Christina Clemens	Incest, Adultery	Remains in custody at Polk County Jail
Shane Clemens	Incest	Charge listed as dropped; released from custody

Sheriff Grady Judd described the situation as "nasty" and "illegal," emphasizing the gravity of the biological relationship despite Shane's claim that he sought a sexual relationship before knowing she was his biological mother—a claim contradicted by his birth certificate.