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This case centers on the horrific abuse and death of 15-year-old Timothy Ferguson, in Muskegon, Michigan. Timothy, who had autism and special needs, died in July 2022 after enduring months of starvation, physical abuse, and neglect at the hands of his mother, Shanda Vander Ark, and her older son, Paul Ferguson.
Investigators found that Timothy had been forced to eat hot sauce and bread soaked in hot sauce, was often denied food and water, and was confined to a filthy bedroom. Autopsy results revealed extreme malnutrition and signs of long-term abuse. Shanda was charged with first-degree murder and child abuse, while Paul faced related charges. In 2024, Shanda was found guilty of felony murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The case shocked Michigan and drew national attention for its brutality and the failure of child welfare systems to protect Timothy.
You can watch testimony and interviews on CourtTV's MI V. Shanda Vander Ark: Monsters In Plain Sight
https://www.courttv.com/title/mi-v-shanda-vander-ark-monsters-in-plain-sight/
The Horrific Death of Timothy Ferguson
Episode 160
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