Mary Kay Letourneau’s ex-husband, Steve Letourneau Biography: Height, Wiki, Wife, Children, Age, Net Worth

Steve Letourneau is a former baggage handler who became famous for his tumultuous marriage with Mary Kay Letourneau, a former schoolteacher who was convicted of child rape for having an affair with her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau.

Steve Letourneau divorced his wife in 1999 and gained full custody of their four children. He has since remarried and divorced again and lives a low-profile life in his hometown of Anchorage, Alaska.

Profile

• Full name: Steven John Letourneau
• Date of birth: August 13, 1963
• Age: 61 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Anchorage, Alaska, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Former baggage handler
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• Parents: John G. Letourneau and Mary E. Schmitz
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Mary Kay Letourneau (m. 1984, div. 1999), Kelly Whalen (m. 2000, div. 2004)
• Children: Steven Jr. Letourneau, Claire Letourneau, Nicholas Letourneau, and Jacqueline Letourneau (with Mary Kay Letourneau)
• Relationship status: Dating
• Net worth: $500k

Early Life and Education

Steve Letourneau, now 61 years old, was born on August 13, 1963, in Anchorage, Alaska, to John G. Letourneau and Mary E. Schmitz.

He grew up in a Catholic family and attended a parochial school. He later moved to Arizona, where he studied at Arizona State University.

There, he met Mary Kay Schmitz, a fellow student from a Catholic background. They fell in love and married in 1984, shortly after graduating from college.

Personal Life

Steve Letourneau’s personal life was marked by his troubled marriage with Mary Kay Letourneau, who was 22 years his senior.

The couple had four children: Steven Jr., Claire, Nicholas, and Jacqueline. They initially lived in Alaska, where Steve worked as a baggage handler for Alaska Airlines, and Mary Kay worked as a teacher.

However, their relationship began to deteriorate due to financial problems, marital discord, and Mary Kay’s depression.

In 1996, Steve discovered that Mary Kay was having an affair with Vili Fualaau, a 12-year-old boy who was one of her students. He confronted her and reported her to the authorities.

Mary Kay was arrested and charged with child rape. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months in jail, with three months suspended and three years of probation. She was also ordered to have no contact with Fualaau.

However, Mary Kay violated the no-contact order and resumed her relationship with Fualaau. She became pregnant with his child and gave birth to a daughter, Audrey, in 1997.

She was arrested again and sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. She gave birth to another daughter, Georgia, in 1998 while in custody.

Steve filed for divorce from Mary Kay in 1999 and obtained full custody of their four children. He also moved back to Alaska with them, where he received support from his family and friends. He remarried Kelly Whalen, a former classmate, in 2000, but they divorced in 2004.

He then entered a long-term relationship with another woman, whose name has not been revealed. He has maintained a distance from the media and the public and has focused on raising his children and living a quiet life.

Career

Steve Letourneau’s career was mainly as a baggage handler for Alaska Airlines. He worked for the company for several years until he quit in 1999 after his divorce from Mary Kay.

He then moved back to Alaska, where he reportedly worked as a DJ for a local radio station. He also ran a car wash business with his brother. His current occupation is unknown.

Net Worth

Steve Letourneau’s net worth is estimated at $500k. However, he has not disclosed his income or assets to the public.

Controversy

Steve Letourneau was involved in one of the most controversial and sensational cases of the 1990s when his wife, Mary Kay Letourneau, was convicted of child rape for having an affair with her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau. Steve was the one who exposed the affair and reported it to the authorities, leading to Mary Kay’s arrest and imprisonment.

He also divorced her and gained full custody of their four children. Some praised him for his courage and integrity but also criticized others for his lack of compassion and forgiveness. He was also accused of being abusive and controlling towards Mary Kay and of neglecting their children.

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