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Parents Booked for Murder After 7-Year-Old Son Dies at 255 Pounds

2026-07-01 News & Politics
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A newly released police report details the horrific conditions inside a Michigan home where 7-year-old Casper O'Brien, a nonverbal autistic boy who allegedly weighed 255 pounds, was found dead. The boy’s parents, Damien O'Brien and Jessica O'Brien, have since been charged with murder, torture, and child abuse. Investigators allege Casper lived in extreme filth, went years without medical care, had an unhealthy diet, and suffered from severe neglect. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case. Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Host: Chris Stewart #Michigan #Police #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@obipwn 2026-07-01

255 is literally a UFC Heavyweight. Not a 7 year old child. So sad.

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@matuko313 2026-07-01

All of those relatives in the obituary, yet no one called CPS or police.

3.2k 73 replies
@anthonyfrancis1098 2026-07-02

This should be treated the same as parents that starve their children. Murder is murder

2.8k 22 replies
@ZeroFrogsHere 2026-07-02

That poor little boy died in agony and filth, I can't stop thinking about how horrific his short little life was. I'm so sorry Casper.

1.7k 11 replies
@lorenaxcouch 2026-07-01

That poor baby was failed from the start, some people dont deserve to be parents.

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@TheBishopsChannel 2026-07-02

This is no different from having starved a child to death. Lock them up!

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@Shero-n7l 2026-07-02

She didn’t take him to the doctor because she knew the pediatrician would judge her and probably report her for neglect.

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@JenZ727 2026-07-02

A seven year old weighing that much is cruel. So cruel. That child never even had a chance!

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@LexyLuthor8089 2026-07-02

My husband is 6’7” and weighs way less than that. These parents deserve these charges. Disgusting.

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@AdamFrancois-es7bk 2026-07-03

As a dirt-poor single father of a healthy beautiful little girl this sickens me. I have severe depression,I've gone days without eating, I haven't seen a doctor or dentist in years, but my little girl has never and I mean never missed a single meal or doctor's appointment for anything. There is no excuse for letting something like this happen to your child...none.

116 7 replies

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