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Damien O'Brien

Coverage of Damien O'Brien in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 28 · 00:32 UTCMost recent: Jun 29 · 22:27 UTC
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Jessica O'Brienperson2Casper O'Brienperson2David Leytonperson2Genesee countyplace1Flintplace1dilated cardiomyopathytopic1Child Protective Servicesorganization1Genesee County prosecutororganization1Children's Protective Servicesorganization1Flint, Michiganplace1second-degree murdertopic1
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  • CRIMEJun 29 · 22:27 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Michigan parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds

    A Michigan couple, Damien and Jessica O'Brien, have been charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse following the death of their 7-year-old son, Casper, who weighed 255 pounds. The child died from dilated cardiomyopathy linked to obesity, with prosecutors alleging he was fed a diet of snack foods and denied proper medical care despite having health insurance.

  • CRIMEJun 28 · 00:32 UTCFOX NEWS
    Parents of 7-year-old who died weighing 255 pounds charged with murder in suspected neglect case

    The parents of a 7-year-old boy who died weighing 255 pounds were charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse after he was found bedridden, unable to speak, and living in filth. The boy, Casper, had a heart muscle disease exacerbated by morbid obesity, and his 5-year-old sister was described as 'feral' and removed from the home.