A 46-year-old woman and her 22-year-old son have been arrested in Florida after allegedly admitting that they had been involved in a sexual relationship for several years.
The incident came to light while deputies were responding to a domestic dispute involving the pair in Lakeland, southwest of Orlando.
According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Christina Clemens called for help and alleged that her son, Shane Clemens, had hit her during the argument.
Shane was arrested following the domestic incident, but authorities said the investigation took an unexpected turn when he allegedly told deputies that he and his mother had been having a sexual relationship since he turned 18.
Judd said detectives subsequently questioned Christina about the allegation and asked whether she had been having sex with her son since he was 18.
According to the sheriff, Christina allegedly responded that it had happened “only about 100 times.”
Detectives also spoke with Christina’s husband, who was reportedly unaware of the alleged relationship. The man told investigators that he had become suspicious because Christina and her son would reportedly enter the master bedroom and lock the door.
Both Christina and Shane Clemens were charged with incest in connection with the allegations. Christina was also charged with adultery.
Sheriff Judd described the alleged conduct as illegal and condemned the relationship following the arrest.