4 charged in hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed 5-year-old will stand trial
The tragedy happened on Jan. 31, 2025, while Thomas Cooper was undergoing treatment at The Oxford Center in Troy. More
February 10, 2026
Thomas Cooper
Thomas Cooper, 5, was at the Oxford Recovery Center in Troy, Michigan, receiving treatment in a hyperbaric chamber, when a fire erupted within the chamber. Four people have been arraigned in connection to his death.
Owner of center where boy died in hyperbaric chamber facing new charges
Tamela Peterson is already facing second-degree murder charges after the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper. More
January 25, 2026
Expert: Protocols not followed when child killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion
Four people face criminal charges in connection with the explosion in a hyperbaric chamber that killed 5-year-old Thomas Cooper. More
December 2, 2025
Family of boy killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion files $100M lawsuit
Thomas Cooper's family files $100M civil lawsuit after the hyperbaric chamber the 5-year-old boy was in caught fire and exploded. More
September 24, 2025
Safety concerns aired at hearing over hyperbaric blast that killed boy, 5
Ex-medical center worker Tiffany Hosey revealed safety concerns in testimony about hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed Thomas Cooper, 5. More
September 15, 2025
Murder charges filed after tragic hyperbaric chamber explosion kills 5-year-old
Four therapy center employees have been charged after a hyperbaric chamber explosion killed five-year-old, Thomas Cooper. More
March 11, 2025