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A 12-year-old boy in the Greater Toronto Area was found dead in a basement, severely malnourished and underweight, after being locked in a room for years. Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney, his would-be parents, are now facing murder charges as the case heads to Judge Clayton Conlan’s decision. The trial revealed disturbing evidence, including messages between the two women filled with insults and hatred toward the boy, whom they referred to as “it.” Prosecutors argue that the pair intentionally deprived him of food and medical care, leading to his death in December 2022. Defense lawyers claim there was no intent to kill, suggesting the boy’s weight loss stemmed from an eating disorder. The judge will decide whether their actions constitute first-degree murder or lesser charges, with a ruling expected on April 24. |
