"WARNING: This story details allegations of child abuse. For the first time, the horrific murder trial of a Burlington, Ont., couple is hearing from the brother of the 12-year-old who died while the women were in the process of adopting the boys. J.L., as he's referred to for our coverage of this trial as the boys' identities are protected under a standard publication ban, is now 13. His brother, L.L., was 12 when he died on Dec. 21, 2022."
"Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber have pleaded not guilty to murder in the Superior Court trial in Milton that began in mid-September. They've entered the same plea related to charges of confinement, assault with a weapon zip ties and failing to provide the necessaries of life to J.L. Younger brother testifying from separate room Called by the Crown, J.L. began testifying Wednesday by video from a separate room in the courthouse."
A 12-year-old boy, L.L., died on Dec. 21, 2022, after being found unresponsive, soaking wet and locked in a basement bedroom. Paramedics and witnesses described him as severely malnourished and emaciated. The adoptive guardians, Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber, face murder charges and related counts including confinement, assault with a weapon (zip ties) and failing to provide the necessaries of life. The younger brother, J.L., now 13, began testifying by video from a separate courthouse room with support present. Defence lawyers say the couple struggled to care for high-needs children with limited external support.
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