Bodycam: Michigan Mom Blames 'Evil Spirits' for Daughter's Brutal Murder

Initial Response and Discovery

• 🚨 Police bodycam footage captures the moment officers responded to a 911 call at Chelsea Duperon's Michigan home.
• 💔 Inside, they discovered 8-year-old Laya Castle, beaten so severely she was described as unrecognizable.
• ⚖️ Duperon was charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for her daughter's death.

Shifting Narratives and Evolving Defense

• 🤥 Duperon initially claimed her daughter fell down the basement stairs, a story quickly disproven by the evidence.
• 👻 She then shifted her narrative, blaming "evil spirits" or a "witch" in the basement for the fatal injuries.
• 🛍️ Chillingly, days after the beating, Duperon went to a store to buy Vaseline, heating pads, and liquor, while her daughter was incapacitated.

Police Investigation and Duperon's Confession

• ✋ Officers noted Duperon's own hands and arms were swollen and bruised, suggesting a struggle or involvement.
• 🧠 Duperon admitted to blacking out and not remembering the events, introducing a supernatural defense.
• 🗣️ She described seeing a lady in the basement who disliked her music, laying the groundwork for her "evil spirits" claim.

Evidence Contradicts Supernatural Claims

• ❌ An officer confirmed that Laya "did not fall down the stairs," directly contradicting Duperon's initial story.
• 👶 The use of diapers by an 8-year-old Laya, due to her inability to get out of bed, highlighted the severity of her injuries.
• ❓ Duperon struggled to provide coherent timelines or details, often stating "I don't know" when pressed for specifics.

Sentencing and Final Words

• 🔒 Facing life in prison, Duperon eventually pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and child abuse.
• 💔 At her sentencing, she delivered a heartfelt statement remembering her daughter Laya's loving nature and their cherished memories.
• ⚖️ Judge Shereice Anderson sentenced Chelsea Duperon to 28 to 50 years in prison for the murder of her daughter.