A baby’s birth is always a cause for celebration, especially after months of anticipation. While ultrasounds offer a preview, nothing compares to holding a newborn for the first time. Sometimes, babies surprise us with unique traits, but it’s particularly shocking when a baby doesn’t resemble its parents.
This happened to Rachel, a cashier at the Tennessee Celina 52 Truck Stop, and her fiancé, Paul Buckman. On February 17, Rachel gave birth to their son, Cash Jamal Buckman. However, despite both parents being white, Cash appeared to be black. The truck stop shared a photo on Facebook, congratulating the couple.
The post received unexpected reactions, with some questioning Paul’s paternity. The truck stop responded, explaining Rachel has African American DNA, which can cause darker skin in children. They also mentioned Cash might have jaundice and urged kindness.
Despite this, rumors and jokes persisted online. Rachel shared her DNA results on Facebook to prove Paul’s paternity, but skepticism remained. The story quickly went viral, with social media users sharing opinions and humor.
Celina 52 Truck Stop announced polygraph and DNA tests for their employees, intensifying public interest. This unusual birth announcement has captured worldwide attention.