Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Vikki had a close relationship with her dad and was only eight years old when he died – leaving her devastated.
Ten years later, Vikki’s mum revealed a secret.
“She said, ‘Of course, dear, you do realise he wasn’t your real father?”
Vikki’s mum then gave her the name of a man who she said was her biological father.
But it turned out that wasn’t true.
Vikki did end up finding her biological dad after years of searching. To find out how, watch Insight episode DNA And Deception on SBS On Demand.
Vikki had a close relationship with her dad and was only eight years old when he died – leaving her devastated.
Ten years later, Vikki’s mum revealed a secret.
“She said, ‘Of course, dear, you do realise he wasn’t your real father?”
Vikki’s mum then gave her the name of a man who she said was her biological father.
But it turned out that wasn’t true.
Vikki did end up finding her biological dad after years of searching. To find out how, watch Insight episode DNA And Deception on SBS On Demand.



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