Rachel from Celina, Tennessee gave birth to a baby boy on February 17, 2024. She and her fiancé, Paul Buckman couldn’t have been more thrilled.
Meanwhile, her employer ’52 Truck Stop’ shared in her joy, posting an image of the family on the company’s Facebook page. However, people quickly noticed one odd detail about the new baby.
Facing Backlash
Cash Jamal Buckman was born on February 17th, with a significantly darker skin tone than either of his parents have. Both Paul and Rachel are white.
Yet their baby is black. A number of people pointed out the odds of this are pretty rare, insinuating there’s more to the story. “I feel sorry for Paul, being duped like this is a whole new level of creep. Hopefully he’ll wise up.” Commented one user.
Another jokingly wrote, “”Congratulations!!! I AM sure he looks just like his dad. Where is he?” A final person logically questioned, “”Definitely needs a DNA test; what if they accidentally mixed up the kiddos in the nursery?”
Both the company and the new parents have spoken out with the corporation updating their post. “Yes, Paul is the father.
Rachel has African American DNA in her which can skip generations and cause a child to be born with darker skin.
The baby is also a [bit] discolored because it has jaundice or something probably. Please be kind.” They added.
Countering the Hate with an Explanation
Meanwhile, Rachel openly shared a picture of her own DNA results showing that she is 1% descended from Cameroon, Congo, and Western Bantu peoples. “For the haters saying that I don’t have black DNA maybe this will clear it up straight from my ancestry DNA results!!!! NOW STOP slandering mine and my fiancé Paul Buckman name. he IS the father of Lil Cash. -RACHEL.” The post discloses.
However, the public still wasn’t convinced. “That’s the strongest 1% I’ve ever seen … this looks like a job for Maury,” responded one person. Meanwhile, another with similar traits shared their own experience for comparison. “I have that too … and both my babies still look Irish as a boiled potato.” She explained.
DNA Testing
Sadly, Paul has been sort of victimized by the situation because whether or not the baby really is his, some of the Facebook responses have been hard for him to face. “Have you ever had the feeling that everyone is laughing at you?” He posted.
In another post, he admitted that he has a asked for a DNA test for the new baby. Unsurprisingly, this too elicited mixed responses. “Good choice, Paul!!
Do with the results as you please, but I would hate for you to not know the truth. God Bless you!” Commented one person. “Sir Helen Keller could tell that’s not your child save your money,” joked another.