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TROY, MI – In a poignant and serious preliminary hearing, Troy Detective Ryan Whiteside took the stand to testify regarding the tragic explosion of a hyperbaric chamber at a health care facility in Oakland County. The incident, which claimed the life of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, has shaken the community and raised serious questions about safety protocols in health care settings.
The explosion occurred at the Oxford Center, where Cooper was receiving treatment. The aftermath has led to charges against four workers: Tamela Peterson, 58, of Brighton; Jeffrey Mosteller, 65, of Clinton Township; Gary Marken, 66, of Spring Arbor; and Aleta Moffitt, 60, of Rochester Hills. Each is facing serious allegations stemming from the explosion that resulted in the boy’s untimely death.
During the hearing, Detective Whiteside presented evidence and details about the incident, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the fatal blast. Witnesses described a scene of confusion and heartbreak as emergency responders rushed to the facility. The investigation is ongoing, but initial findings suggest that a combination of negligence and improper safety measures may have contributed to the tragic explosion.
The community has been left to grapple with the loss of young Thomas Cooper. His family, heartbroken and seeking answers, attended the hearing in hopes of understanding how such a devastating event could occur. The legal proceedings will continue as the four workers prepare to face the charges against them, with many looking for justice for the boy who lost his life far too soon.
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