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Couple Accused of Locking Adopted Son in Basement for 18 Hours a Day Before He Died Weighing 48 Lbs.

Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney are charged with first-degree murder after the 12-year-old adopted son died weighing 48 pounds.
Prosecutors allege the boys were locked in their rooms for up to 18 hours daily and watched via video cameras.
The deceased boy reportedly weighed 48 pounds at death, far below his weight as a child.
Prosecutors say the brothers were allowed outside their rooms only overnight for bathroom use.
Cooney testified that the family faced frustration with two boys described as having developmental issues.
The defense portrayed the parents as loving yet overwhelmed, citing early trauma issues in the boys.
The trial is ongoing, with the Crown presenting forensic and witness testimony to support a murder charge.
The case is being covered by People’s crime desk, with ongoing trial developments.
CBC Hamilton and other outlets are cited for key testimony and context in the trial.
The couple remains in custody as the trial continues into 2026.

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