Today, we continue with our buzzworthy feature, Paternity Puzzle.

The Paternity Puzzle feature attempts to help families solve paternity disputes. One lucky person, each month, will get a free test and reveal the truth once and for all.

This and every Wednesday, we publish the story of a mother and a suspected father who will both give their sides in tales of allegation and denial.

Be sure to follow the series as THE STAR awards a free DNA test, sponsored by Caribbean Genetics, to the most interesting story for the month.

André Williams, STAR Writer

Thirty-one-year-old policeman John Hamiltontold THE STAR that being unsure and uncomfortable about a child is one of the worst things that could happen to a man.

This he gave as his reason for committing to be featured along with his 31-year-old lover, Susan Hendricks, for a chance at a FREE paternity test courtesy of THE STAR to resolve the ongoing issue surrounding a two-year-old boy.

The two met at a party sometime ago and then began dating. Though it hasn't been all smooth sailing between the couple, they have withstood all obstacles so far, and are looking to get over this hurdle.

They were asked if they are still an item:

Hamilton: "Yes, in some way."

Hendricks: "Yes."

What would you want the results to be?

Hamilton: "Well, I just want to be sure, because there is a lot of doubt. I'm just really uncomfortable not knowing."

Hendricks: "I would want it to be his because he is responsible and the two of us are together. I appreciate that he stuck around."

They were asked what if the result indicated he is the father.

Hamilton: "If the child is mine, then mi have fi do weh mi have fi do. Don't? If he is not mine, well she knows what she have to do if is not mine."

Hendricks: "If it's his child, at least I would be sure and know who is the child's father. I would do the name change and wish for them a good father-and-son relationship. If it's not his, then at least we know a who. I blame myself."

THE STAR was told that the child is registered in the ex-boyfriend's name. Why do doubts exist surrounding the paternity of the child?

Hamilton: "Because she slept with this other guy and she say she slept with both of us during the same time. I am not sure, because our features are not the same."

Hendricks: "I had sex with both like days apart. I tried to use my instincts, but still wasn't sure. I wanted to do the right thing."

Both were asked if community members were aware of their dilemma.

Hamilton: "Some of her friends know. We don't live in the same community."

Hendricks: "Well, like persons close to me; not everybody."

When asked who the child resembles:

Hamilton: "Mi never see the next guy yet. Her family says the baby looks like me."

Hendricks: "He looks like his (Hamilton's) younger brother. His legs look like his also. When you look too hard, it's difficult to say really."

Do you have any doubts that a child is yours, or have you been denied access to a child who you believe is yours? Well, here is the chance for you to find out the truth. Contact THE STAR at 932-6271/932-6249 or 932-6282 to share your story and qualify for a chance to get a free DNA test courtesy of Caribbean Genetics.

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