A Michigan couple has been charged with murder in connection with the death of their seven-year-old son, who weighed over 250 pounds (113 kg). Authorities initiated an investigation on November 4, 2025, after receiving a 911 call regarding a young boy in medical distress at a residence in Flint Township, Michigan. The child, identified as Casper O’Brien, was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital. Officials stated that the couple failed to provide a safe environment and did not take the child to a doctor.
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Michigan couple charged with murder following death of seven-year-old son
A couple in Michigan has been charged with murder after their seven-year-old son, Casper O’Brien, died weighing over 250 pounds. The investigation began following a 911 call on November 4, 2025, reporting the child in medical distress.
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