In re the Adoptions of Michael S.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Orazio R. Bellantoni, J.

On or about April 23, 1992 adoption petitions were filed by *895Michael and Barbara B., seeking to finalize the adoptions of Michael S. (date of birth Apr. 5, 1988) and Samantha S. (date of birth Apr. 30, 1986). The subject children were born in wedlock to John S. and Antoinette S.

The natural father, John S., is presently incarcerated in the State prison and is serving a 5 to 11-year sentence for the attempted murder of his wife, Antoinette S. This court is in receipt of two extrajudicial consents duly executed by John S. dated March 24, 1992 consenting…