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Casper O'Brien's Tragic Death Exposed | Lansing News

A five-year-old boy named Casper O’Brien died in horrific neglect in Genesee County, found in a home choked with filth, extreme hoarding, and no working toilet. Paramedics had to rescue him from the scene, where he was severely obese, filthy, and wearing a soiled diaper. Medical examiners linked his death to dilated cardiomyopathy worsened by morbid obesity, with signs of abuse and neglect. Casper hadn’t seen a doctor since 2024 and was fed only chips and fries due to texture issues. His parents, Jessica and Damien O’Brien, now face second-degree murder, torture, and multiple child abuse…

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