Casey's Uncle: We're Shocked ... And We Aren't

TMZ spoke with retired Baptist preacher Odus Jackson, who is Jamie Lynn Spears' baby daddy's uncle by marriage. (You still with us?)


Uncle Odus tells us that Casey is a "fine young man" who has always been courteous. That sentiment is apparently shared by many in his small town of Gloster, Miss., where we've been told over and over again Casey is a good kid from a good family.

As for Jamie Lynn, Uncle Odus says he has only met her once, on Thanksgiving of this year. As for news of her pregnancy, he says he found out, like the rest of us, on Tuesday night. He tells us the family was "shocked' and yet "we aren't." As a pastor, Uncle Odus says he's seen "this type of thing" more often than he'd like.

For the complete interview with Casey's Uncle Odus, check out TMZ TV Thursday night.

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166. Omg, i never thought JL would be the tipe! Not after the show she's on! this surprized me SO much!

Posted at 1:36PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Ashley

167. I think everyone should really leave the young girl alone.
She made a mistake that MANY teenage girls do these days.
Yes she is famous and all, but it doesn't mean she is perfect.
At least she's accepting what is happening and is dealing with the situation.
Honesty, can any of you say that you were a virgin up until marriage?
The majority of the population would have to say NO.
At least it is with a boy who she has been with for over 2 years.

Posted at 1:26PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Sophie

168. Ok, why are there so many omments on here about how uncle odus looks? thats so superficial!! Did any of you who posted pay attention to anything he had to say on the situation?? Thanks Renee for a sensible response, you actually had something to say that was worth considering. Its kindof hard to believe that JL would do something like that after seeing her sister, but hey, shes still just a 16 year old girl who made a mistake...give her a break. At least she seems up to being a responsible parent, unlike a lot of the other stars getting prenant these days.

Posted at 10:13PM on Dec 20th 2007 by forgetyesterday32

169. Just more examples of family and friends of famous people, jumping on the gravy train and getting their 15 minutes of C grade fame. If I was related to either families, I sure as hell would be keeping my mouth shut and telling the media to eff off. Seriously, like the general public reeeeaaaaly needs to hear the side of every family member. The only people people I want to hear stories from is from Jamie Lynn and Casey - not uncle Odus. Maybe jamie's mum, Man she must be really thinking she did something wrong raising her kids.

And yes, before people say it these things can happen to children of good parents..but you have to question things don't you...

Posted at 1:25AM on Dec 23rd 2007 by aussie

170. He isn't stupid...when Jaime turns out to be a bad Mother like her Sister, He can take the kids from her, and SHE can pay him big bucks in child support!

Posted at 8:08AM on Dec 21st 2007 by Divasattitude@sbcglobal.net

171. Trailer trash is as trailer trash does.And Brit Brit is no good example.

Posted at 11:34PM on Dec 20th 2007 by Bill

172. Statutory rape laws are state by state in the states. Even though 16 is a legal minor in the U.S., different states have different ages of sexual/educational consent most states being 16. and as far as stat. rape, the parent have to charge the "rapist" and even if she were below the age of consent her mother loves her boyfriend and has known him for two years... meaning she's not pressing charges... yeah... The End

Posted at 11:57PM on Dec 20th 2007 by Sebastian

173. o my gosh...............another celebrity gone out of control. All of the Spears family are trailor trash that belong in a clinic. Crazy Phsycos. Jamie Lynn is a piece of trash and slept with her boyfriend. It wasnt a mistake. She knew what she was doing. She could have wipped out some of her moldy money to buy birth control.....but no. She just ruined thhe rest of her childhood and possibley her career. She's just another Brittany. Jeez I bet her parents are so proud for raising two spoiled famous sluts.

Posted at 9:59PM on Dec 22nd 2007 by jenn

174. to #160... he's not a pervert and yes, you were 16 dating an 18 year old... first... he's only two years older than you.. many people marry others a few years to 10 or more years older than them... you're also assuming that all people at 16 have the asme mentality and maturity level... you or anyone else could have been/ could be at or above the maturity and mental level of anyone 18.. or 21... or 24 you may meet... as long as there is a mental connection there should be no problem with someone a few years older than yourself... or anyone else... thank you..

Posted at 12:28AM on Dec 21st 2007 by Sebastian

175. Teen pregnancy happens all the time---just because she has the "spears" name attached doesnt make her any different...also about the statuatory rape comment, i was watching cnn last nite and they have been dating since she was 13, so clearly the parents knew about it and if they didnt have a problem,,why should anyone else?? it sucks that she is pregnant at 16, but hey it happens...thats life.

Posted at 12:45AM on Dec 21st 2007 by smiles

176. jamie lynn could have done so much better and had so much potential to show us that the spears kids weren't all irresponsible. but that dream is over now isn't it?

Posted at 6:09PM on Dec 27th 2007 by could be better

177. First of all. It's not RAPE! but by law it is statutry rape.
when you're 17 you're of consent.

16.... is a totally different story.

its funny because earlier this year i heard people saying jamie was gonna end up just like britney.
she's worse... atleast at 16 britney was just singing about sex.. and not gettting pregnant from it

Posted at 12:35AM on Dec 22nd 2007 by Amanda

178. lets hope she's a better mother than her older sister..

Posted at 3:14AM on Dec 21st 2007 by euhgsu7egy

179. 16 isnt a minor if the other is under 18

Posted at 11:21PM on Dec 21st 2007 by pimpmsm

180. The US does have statutory rape laws that say any peron 16 or under has sex with andult (age considered 18) is a statutory rape even if both people who diside to have sex.
i dont understand why he isnt being charged with that its not right

Posted at 10:23AM on Dec 23rd 2007 by student looking to study us law and law enforcement after hhigh school in MA

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