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122: Shanda Vander Ark: Mother Who Tortured, Starved & Murdered Her Son

2024/2/19
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Annie Elise作为播客主持人,客观地叙述了此案的来龙去脉,包括案情经过、法庭审判过程以及相关人员的证词。她对案情进行了详细的梳理,并表达了对受害者的同情和对施暴者的谴责。 Shonda Vander Ark对指控矢口否认,并试图通过各种借口来为自己开脱,例如声称自己患有PTSD和失眠,导致记忆模糊;声称Timothy喜欢吃辣的食物,辣椒酱并非用于惩罚;声称安装监控是为了方便照顾年幼的孩子,以及方便丈夫通过监控与孩子沟通等。 Paul作为Shonda的儿子,也是虐待Timothy的参与者,在法庭上承认了母亲的指示以及自己参与虐待Timothy的行为。他描述了Timothy在死前一周的状况,以及自己对Timothy的担忧。他承认自己对Timothy实施了各种虐待行为,包括限制其饮食、强迫其进行剧烈运动、以及实施冰水浴等。 Millie和Nolan作为Timothy的兄姐,在法庭上作证,表达了对Timothy的思念和对Shonda的控诉。他们描述了Timothy的性格特点以及与他们的亲密关系,并强烈谴责Shonda的恶行。 警官对案件的严重性表示震惊,认为这是他职业生涯中见过的最残忍的事件之一。 法官在宣判时,对Shonda的罪行进行了严厉的谴责,并认为Shonda的行为并非疏忽大意,而是蓄意虐待。 Shonda的律师试图为其辩护,强调Shonda的童年经历以及心理健康问题,试图减轻其罪责。

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The case of Timothy Ferguson, a 15-year-old boy found dead in Norton Shores, Michigan, is discussed. His emaciated state and signs of malnutrition and hypothermia indicate a prolonged period of abuse.

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In July of 2022, a 15-year-old boy was found dead. The police were called to his home, and when officers arrived, what they found was a horrifying scene. The 15-year-old boy was emaciated, weighing only 69 pounds. He was also showing signs of malnutrition, and hypothermia. 

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