Mich. Mom Charged with Murder and Abuse: She Allegedly Beat 8 year-old Daughter to Death
In the quiet streets of Wayne, Michigan, a harrowing incident has left the community in shock. Chelsea Renee Duperon, a 30-year-old local resident, faces grave charges following the death of her young daughter, Lyla Cassel.
The Discovery of a Tragedy
On the morning of March 16, Wayne police received an urgent call from a residence on Phyllis Street. The call led officers to a distressing scene: an unresponsive child with severe injuries. Lyla Cassel, just eight years old, was found wearing a diaper — an indication of the severity of her condition, which prevented her from using the bathroom on her own. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced dead, leaving behind a community grappling with grief and disbelief.
A Mother’s Confession
Authorities believe the tragic event unfolded days prior, on March 13, when Duperon allegedly assaulted Lyla. The child suffered “massive, massive blunt force trauma to the head and face,” resulting in excessive brain swelling, which eventually led to her untimely death. Initially, Duperon told police that her daughter had fallen down the stairs — a claim that quickly unraveled as the truth emerged.
