Pregnancy in Jail: A Miracle Baby Born Through Vent
Exclusive Interview with the Mother and Father
In a shocking and unprecedented case, a woman in a South Florida jail became pregnant with the child of another inmate, despite never having met him in person. The story made national headlines, and for the first time, we are hearing exclusively from both the mother and father.
The Story of Daisy Link and Joan Depaz
Daisy Link, 29, is a inmate at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in West Miami-Dade, awaiting trial for second-degree murder. She has been in jail for over two years. In June, Link gave birth to a baby girl, who is now five months old.
Link and the father of the child, Joan Depaz, 23, are both inmates at the same jail. Depaz is also charged with murder. Despite never having met in person, the two formed a romantic relationship through notes and pictures passed through A/C vents in their cells.
The Unlikely Conception
Link and Depaz started talking through the vents, and eventually, they came up with a plan to conceive. Depaz would roll up semen in Saran Wrap and attach it to a line made of bedding material, which Link would then pull through the vent and use to become pregnant.
Link said it only took a few tries before she became pregnant. "I was very excited. I was ecstatic about it," she said.
The Chances of Success
Dr. Fernando Akerman, a fertility specialist, said the chances of this resulting in a successful pregnancy are slim, but not impossible. "We estimate that probably their chances were less than five percent, but that is not to say that the chances were zero," he said.
The Investigation
Miami-Dade Corrections has an internal affairs investigation into how this was able to happen without corrections officers realizing. Officials say the investigation is ongoing.
Conclusion
The story of Daisy Link and Joan Depaz is a shocking and unusual one. Despite the challenges they faced, they were able to conceive and bring a new life into the world. As Link said, "I think everything happened for a reason."
FAQs
Q: How did Daisy Link and Joan Depaz form a romantic relationship?
A: They started talking through A/C vents in their cells and eventually formed a relationship through notes and pictures.
Q: How did they conceive?
A: Depaz would roll up semen in Saran Wrap and attach it to a line made of bedding material, which Link would then pull through the vent and use to become pregnant.
Q: What are the chances of this resulting in a successful pregnancy?
A: According to Dr. Fernando Akerman, a fertility specialist, the chances are less than five percent, but not impossible.
Q: Is the investigation into how this happened ongoing?
A: Yes, Miami-Dade Corrections has an internal affairs investigation into the incident.
