Personal
Dorenbos grew up in Woodinville, Washington, and on August 2, 1992, when Dorenbos was 12, his mother, Kathy, was killed by his father, Alan, a software specialist. His father was charged with and convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to 13 years and eight months in prison. Dorenbos was sent to a foster home. After an intense legal battle, Dorenbos was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Susan and Steve Hindman. To ease his mind, Dorenbos turned to magic. Dorenbos's sister, Kristina, works in the neurological department at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. His brother, Randy, is an independent contractor. Randy also owns "RAD Remodeling" in Southern California and Cleveland, Ohio. Dorenbos married Julie Lesicki on April 9, 2010.
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