Parents charged in death of morbidly obese son to undergo competency evaluation
Summary
Jessica and Damien O’Brien from Michigan are facing charges of second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse after their 7-year-old son, Casper, who weighed 255 pounds, died due to health problems related to severe obesity. The parents will undergo mental evaluations to determine if they are able to stand trial.Key Facts
- Casper O’Brien weighed 255 pounds and died from dilated cardiomyopathy, worsened by morbid obesity.
- His parents, Jessica and Damien O’Brien, were charged with murder, torture, and multiple child abuse counts.
- Police found the family living in unsanitary, unsafe conditions with hoarding and no working toilet.
- Casper was immobile, suffered bed sores and rashes, and had only been taken to a doctor once.
- The parents did not seek proper medical care or provide adequate nutrition.
- They are being held without bail and will undergo competency and criminal responsibility evaluations.
- The next court hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2026.
- Defense attorneys want more time to review over 400 pages of medical records and dispute the severity of the charges.
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