WARNING: This story details allegations of child abuse.
Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney are on trial for the first-degree murder of a 12-year-old boy, L.L., who died in their care, along with charges of confinement and assault against his brother, J.L. Text messages revealed the women referred to themselves as jailers and discussed restricting the boys’ freedoms as punishment. Evidence presented included audio recordings where they scolded L.L. and expressed anger toward J.L. for past behavior, while the defense claims they were trying to help children with significant needs.
