A Michigan couple is charged with murder after the death of their seven-year-old son, whose weight was reported at about 255 pounds (roughly 116 kg). According to authorities, the investigation begins after a 911 call on 4 November 2025 reporting that the child was in medical distress at a home in Flint Township, Genesee County. The child, identified in one report as Casper O’Brien, is taken to a hospital and later dies.
Multiple outlets report that prosecutors charge the parents with murder, describing allegations that the couple failed to obtain medical care for the boy and did not provide a safe environment at home. NBC reports the alleged weight at death as 255 pounds and attributes the case to Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton. NDTV reports that the charges include second-degree murder. The Guardian similarly reports murder charges and frames the allegations around medical inaction and conditions in the home.
The case is at the charging stage, and details about evidence and any defenses are not included in the provided summaries.
