DNA Shock: A Father Discovers Neither of His Two Sons Is Biologically His
An ordinary night ends with a shocking biological truth: DNA testing reveals that neither of Jiang Hongtao's two sons is biologically his. The revelation follows a violent clash during a dispute with his eldest son, turning a family quarrel into a far-reaching crisis that challenges what it means to be a father.
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A Family Built on Marriage and Years Apart: From Wedding Bells to Courtrooms
Jiang Hongtao, 45, from Shandong, married in 2002. Their first son was born in 2004, and a second in 2014. By 2022, frequent absences from his wife led to a divorce. In the settlement, all property went to the ex-wife, leaving Jiang with only a car. Last September, after returning home with a new wife, Jiang’s ex-wife and two sons appeared, demanding his property.
A Confrontation Unmasks the Truth
During a dispute over living expenses, Jiang’s eldest son, Jiang Runze, pushed him and choked him, shouting, "You are not my father." The moment raised the elder man’s suspicions and set him on a hidden trail of paternity.
DNA Tests and Shocking Revelations
To test the claim, Jiang used Runze’s toothbrush for a DNA test. The results showed there was no biological link. He later discovered that his second son was also not his biological child. Jiang claimed Runze was fathered by the village secretary, and his second son by his cousin.
A Father's Plea and a Wider Conversation
Jiang filed a lawsuit seeking 300,000 yuan (about US$42,000) to cover child support and education. The divorce left him with almost nothing but a car. The case highlights the emotional and financial complexities of paternity, family bonds, and how truth can fracture a household—and what society should do when bloodlines cannot be proven.
