ThatsLife
  • WIN
  • News
  • Real Life
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Pets
  • Your Stars
  • Puzzles
  • Podcasts
  • Video
ThatsLife
  • WIN
  • News
  • Real Life
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Pets
  • Your Stars
  • Puzzles
  • Podcasts
  • Video
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. News

DNA shock: My neighbour was my BROTHER

What are the chances? - by Samantha Ireland
  • 28 Sep 2019
DNA shock: My neighbour was my BROTHER

In 2018, Laureen Clarke’s paternal grandmother died, taking with her their family history. Laureen, 30, was prompted to do an Ancestry.com DNA test to try and answer some questions about her heritage.

She was fascinated to discover she had both Mexican and Native American genes, but was even more intrigued when she received a message from Josh, a man who the website flagged as a ‘close relative’.

xx

Laureen Clarke as a child with her dad.

Laureen Clarke.

Hi! So, this recommended that you might be my first cousin? Josh wrote. I never actually met my biological dad so I’m wondering if you might be from that side of the family. I believe his name was Dennis. Does that sound familiar?

Laureen’s heart began beating faster. Dennis was her father’s name! Could Josh be her half-brother?

xx

Laureen's dad Dennis with her today.

Laureen Clarke.

Looking him up on Facebook, she had no doubt – Josh was the spitting image of her dad.

Laureen and Josh, who were only nine months apart in age, met that same day and discovered they’d gone to the same schools, had mutual friends, and went to the same restaurant for Taco Tuesday dinner. In fact, they were neighbours!

‘I could throw a football to his window from mine!’ Laureen told Love What Matters.

A court DNA test confirmed they were half-siblings and now Laureen, Josh and Dennis are working on their relationship.

xx

Josh and Laureen with the results of their DNA test.

Laureen Clarke.
  • News
  • Real Life

Subscribe to That's Life!-+ save!

Subscribe to That's Life!

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to That's Life!

Subscribe to That's Life!-+ save!

Subscribe to That's Life!

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to That's Life!

Recommended to you

There's A Better, Faster Way To Predict Sepsis
Watch 0:37

There's A Better, Faster Way To Predict Sepsis

{headline}

{headline}

DNA shock - 50 years to find my SECRET family!

DNA shock - 50 years to find my SECRET family!

30-year cold case: How a Coke can caught a killer

30-year cold case: How a Coke can caught a killer

DNA shock: 59-year-old man discovers he has a secret family

DNA shock: 59-year-old man discovers he has a secret family

Stolen at birth: How a shock DNA test exposed the truth

Stolen at birth: How a shock DNA test exposed the truth

{headline}

{headline}

Woman 'conceived through rape' wants her dad jailed

Woman 'conceived through rape' wants her dad jailed

Melbourne woman reunites with long-lost sister after 89 YEARS!

Melbourne woman reunites with long-lost sister after 89 YEARS!

DNA test shock: I accidentally married my cousin!

DNA test shock: I accidentally married my cousin!

{headline}

{headline}

Woman’s horror: I realised my husband was my dad!

Woman’s horror: I realised my husband was my dad!

An ancestry DNA kit found my family

An ancestry DNA kit found my family

DNA test reveals woman's father is actually parents' fertility doctor

DNA test reveals woman's father is actually parents' fertility doctor

Aussie woman's Tinder baby paternity nightmare

Aussie woman's Tinder baby paternity nightmare

Woman discovers her rapist is her husband after DNA test

Woman discovers her rapist is her husband after DNA test

Holly the heart hero

Holly the heart hero

30-year heartbreak  - who killed Kerry Turner?

30-year heartbreak - who killed Kerry Turner?

ThatsLife
  • Gold Club
  • Online Entry FAQ
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Competitions
  • Privacy Policy
ThatsLife Magazine Subscribe
  • Gold Club
  • Online Entry FAQ
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Competitions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • New Idea
  • Who
  • Girlfriend
  • Practical Parenting

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • New Idea food
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • 7plus
  • 7News
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • The West Australian
  • Perth Now
  • 7mate
  • 7Sport
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to That's Life!-+ save!

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to That's Life!