By fypfeed | News | August 15, 2025
Warning This article includes accusations of abuse by children that some readers might be disturbed by.
Las Vegas Man Fears He Could Be His Brother’s Father After Abuse by Mother – DNA Test Battle Continues The Las Vegas man who says his mother was sexually assaulting him at the age of 10 years old, is facing a dreadful possibility the possibility that his younger brother could be his biological son.
Logan Gifford, 26, has opened up about the ongoing struggle for the legal parental custody for his brother, who is 15 years old following many years of devastation due to their mother, Doreene Gifford. Doreene is now 48. was found guilty in 2015 of attempted assault on a sexual nature as well as incest and sexual misconduct with a child who was under 14. She was sentenced between eight and 20 years in prison, but received parole at the end of June in 2024, after spending more than a decade in prison.
Although she was released, Doreene has continued to claim innocence, and has signed an Alford plea. This is an alternative to a guilty plea in which the defendant remains innocent, but admits that prosecutors have enough evidence to convict.
A Brother Raising a Brother
After their mother’s imprisonment, Logan has effectively become the parent of his younger brother, guiding him through his teens. They live as a couple and reside in Las Vegas and have cut off contact with both their parents.
On August 2nd, Logan announced through his GoFundMe page that a family court had awarded the “temporary sole physical and legal custody” of his brother. This was a major victory in the long and gruelling custody battle that saw him struggle with and the law as well as the trauma that remains from his personal abuse in his childhood.
However, just as Logan was granted custody the day before, a new and troubling question came up Could his younger brother possibly be actually his son?
The Paternity Test That Raised More Questions
Logan set up an anonymous paternity test in the hope of putting an end to speculation. However, rather than providing clarity the results only complicated things further.
The DNA test revealed the presence of a 99.9 percentage genetic connection to the father of Logan along with his father. Lab researchers explained, because Logan along with his father have so much genes, it’s not possible to establish definitively if Logan is his biological father or if his father was.
The ambiguity has put Logan in an uncharted position. “My fight to uncover the truth is far from over,” the actor declared.
“I Will Always Be His Brother”
While speaking with UNILAD, Logan stressed that regardless of what happens, his relationship with his brother will never change.
“It wouldn’t change how I interact with him,” Logan explained. “I have told him numerous times that he is and always will be my brother, regardless of how the test comes back.”
He said He doesn’t have any interest in being referred to as “dad,” despite already being an unofficial father figure in a variety of ways.
“I said to him that I do not want the title of my position to be changed, and I don’t want to be referred to as father. I am already that parent figure to the kid in many ways.”
Preparing for Painful Answers
For Logan The most challenging part for Logan isn’t how the outcome might impact him, but rather how his brother will deal with the fact.
“I can pray for the best, but my family and I are prepared if he needs a little extra help to get through this,” Logan explained. Logan revealed that some family members are hoping that the DNA test can prove that he is the father, even if it’s just so that the long wait could be put to rest.
“That has been a difficult thing to hear,” Logan acknowledged. “Because it means I don’t want his brother to become the victim of my abusive relationship with my mother. This is a huge burden and a very bitter pill to take.”
Despite the emotional strain, Logan emphasized his commitment: “I would accept it no matter what, in the end, because this is the first time my brother felt like he had someone in his corner looking out for his interests.”
Questions of Health and Genetics
Logan confessed that his brother is already having concerns regarding the birth of his son, specifically since doctors have said that he is being afflicted with “cognitive delays.” The possibility that he is the result of incest has shed new light on the medical issues.
“It would sting, but it’s not about me,” Logan declared. “It is about him getting answers to why he was born this way.”
A Family Torn Apart
The Gifford case has drawn the attention of many not just because of the shocking allegations however, it also exposes the long-lasting effects of child abuse in families.
Doreene Gifford was detained in 2014 after police looked into claims that she was abuser to their son Logan for many years. Court documents described the incidents that started in the year Logan was only 10 years old. When she was convicted, conviction, the prosecution called the incestuous behavior “one of the most egregious cases of incest ever seen in Nevada.”
Even after her arrest the family was splintered. Logan was able to take on the full-time care for his brother, who was only 16, and had to balance his work schedule, school, and caring for his brother. “I had no roadmap,” Logan has admitted in previous interviews, “but I knew I couldn’t abandon him.”
The Role of the Courts
Clark County Family Court has become the central point in this battle. Judges must consider his best interest as a younger brother while dealing with the paternity issue that remains unsolved.
Legal experts say that If Logan is found to be his biological father, custody battle may take on new ramifications. Nevada law will require more hearings for determining the rights of parents but, considering the history of abuse, Logan would almost certainly keep custody.
“This case is unusual because the alleged abuser was the mother, not the father,” said Las Vegas attorney Maria Sandoval who isn’t connected to the investigation. “It complicates the usual framework courts rely on when determining custody and guardianship.”
Public Reactions and Support
The story has generated massive reactions online. A lot of people on social networks have embraced Logan in awe of his strength and determination. “This man is a hero for stepping up where his parents failed,” one fan posted via X (formerly Twitter). Some have donated towards his GoFundMe project, which is designed to pay for the cost of legal fees and therapy to both of his brothers.
However, some of the comments show the shaky real-world situation. “It makes my stomach turn,” one Reddit user wrote after reading about the non-conclusive DNA test. “This poor kid deserves the truth, but I can’t imagine how hard it must be to face that possibility.”
A Fight for Truth and Healing
In the moment, Logan says his priority is to ensure that the stability of his son. steady home life, irrespective of his genetics. He will continue to seek out more DNA testing with the hope to get a more specific answer.
“This is about giving him peace of mind,” Logan declared. “He deserves to know where he came from, even if the truth is painful.”
