Jon Dorenbos was 12 years old when his dad Alan Dorenbos murdered his mom. The well-known NFL player and finalist on AGT says he had to make peace with his traumatic past.
Dorenbos is a retired football-long sniper and magician from the U.S. In 2003, the Buffalo Bills acquired him as an undrafted free agent after he had played college football at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Additionally, he participated in 162 straight matches while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans, with whom he spent 11 campaigns.
What Happened To Jon Dorenbos Parents Kathy And Alan Dorenbos?
Jon Dorenbos’ father, Alan Dorenbos, murdered his mother, Kathy on August 2, 1992. Software expert Alan was arrested with second-degree murder, found guilty, and given a 13- and eight months prison term.
Dorenbos was placed in an orphanage. He was raised by his aunt and uncle, Susan and Steve Hindman, following a legal battle, and sought magic to help him cope.
However, the former American football player and his dad had a brief reconciliation in 2019, revealing that he had already forgiven his daddy for his mother’s death.
Jon also expanded the crowd for his close-up magic. He reappeared for America’s Got Talent: Champions after placing third in the 11th season of America’s Got Talent.
He participated in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and other sports as a letter winner at Pacifica High School in Garden Grove, California, as per the bio documented by Wikipedia.
Where Is Jon Dorenbos’ Father Alan Dorenbos Now?
Alan Dorenbos, the father of Jon Dorenbos, currently resides in Washington, D.C. After killing his wife, Alan turned himself and was ultimately found guilty of second-degree murder.
The former American athlete was driven to do something he had no interest in. He had to face his father for the first time in 27 years by the influence of parenthood, People reports.
Dorenbos, 40, and his dad reunited over coffee at a café in Spokane, Washington. He discussed the incident on the HBO show ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,’ which is available to watch online on HBO Max.
Following his wife’s pregnancy two years prior, Jon’s sentiments toward his dad started to change. He realized that to true repentance, he would need to face his history and visit his dad.
Jon Dorenbos Siblings And Family: How Many Siblings Does The AGT Magician Have?
Jon Dorenbos was raised by his family in Woodinville, Washington alongside his two siblings Randy Dorenbos and Kristina Dorenbos.
Randy, his brother, presently runs M.D. Roofing in Myrtle Beach, California. His sister Krissy has started working in the pharmacology division at Creighton University School of Medicine.
The Dorenbos family relocated to Woodinville in 1987 from Pleasanton, California. According to Northshore News, they made friends relatively quickly and seemed to fit in well in their new community off Avondale Road.
The tale goes that when their mother passed away, Jon remained home alone while his sister Krissy drove to California to see their grandparents and brother Randy at basketball camp.