Man fears brother may be his son after abuse

Logan Gifford, 26, has shared a troubling story about his childhood abuse. He was raped by his mother, Dorene, from the age of 10 to 16. The abuse stopped only when he reported her to the police. Dorene was sentenced to a prison term of eight to 20 years in 2025 after taking a plea deal. She claims she is innocent. Logan testified in court about the abuse, which began when she brought him into her bedroom while an adult video was playing. Now, Logan has a concerning fear. He worries that his younger brother, who has cognitive difficulties, may actually be his son. This suspicion is based on the timeline of his abuse. Logan believes the brother was born around the same time he was assaulted. He recently filed a paternity petition in Las Vegas courts to clarify their relationship. His mother denies that Logan is the father and is willing to undergo a paternity test. Logan feels a strong need to learn the truth, stating it may provide the younger brother with a better quality of life. Logan shared his struggles while growing up in foster care and facing personal loss, including the drowning of another sibling. He expressed that his responsibility toward his brother weighs heavily on him. The thought of being a father due to his past trauma is difficult for him to accept, but he wishes to ensure his brother lives a comfortable life. Dorene was released from prison in July but was arrested in January for violating parole by contacting Logan. She is scheduled for a parole violation hearing in April.