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Burlington couple made ‘disgusting’ choices, but malnourished boy’s death not a murder, defence argues at close of trial

Becky Hamber, Brandy Cooney Killer Moms

A Burlington couple did not intend to kill the severely malnourished 12‑year‑old boy they were trying to adopt; instead, he likely died from “refeeding syndrome” as they tried to nurse him back to health, defence lawyers argued Monday on the first day of closing arguments at a disturbing Ontario murder trial.

That defense deserves a slap in the face.

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