Tortured Son Murder Trial: Day 1 Recap
Shanda Vander Ark's surviving son told jurors that punishments his mom made him give his brother included ice baths and starvation. More
December 14, 2023
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Child Abuse
Child abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect, and can result in serious harm or even death.
‘I Think We Need To Actually Feed Him’: Disturbing Texts Read in Court
Prosecutors say disturbing text messages between Shanda Vander Ark and her son reveal the torture her teenage son endured before his death. More
December 13, 2023
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Twisted Tale of Abuse That led to Teen’s Death
Shanda Vander Ark is accused of severely abusing her teenage son with special needs, who was in an ice bath for 9 hours before he... More
December 13, 2023
Victim’s Brother on Cross: ‘I suppose I didn’t love him enough’
Paul said he'd have done anything to make his mom happy. When asked if he loved his brother, Paul said, "I suppose I didn't love... More
December 13, 2023
Ice Baths, Handcuffs, Starvation: Victim’s Brother Recalls Torture
Paul Ferguson said his mom, Shanda Van Der Ark, made him lock up his brother's food, keep him from taking medicine, and give him ice... More
December 13, 2023
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Mom Told Cops Son Stopped Eating On His Own
The first officer on the scene said Timothy Ferguson's body was skin and bones. His mother said he had stopped eating on his own. More
December 13, 2023
Shanda Vander Ark Suffers Panic Attack in Court
Shanda Vander Ark had a panic attack when text messages between she and her son, Paul, were read aloud. Court took a brief recess. More
December 13, 2023
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Defense Opening Statement
Shanda Vander Ark's lawyer delivers his open. His client faces chilling allegations related to the death of her special needs teen son. More
December 13, 2023
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement
Prosecutor delivers open in case against Shanda Vander Ark, who faces charges including murder and child abuse in special needs son's death. More
December 13, 2023
On the Docket: Tortured Son Murder Trial
Jury selection begins Tuesday for Shanda Vander Ark, accused of abusing and killing her 15-year-old son with special needs. More
December 11, 2023
Tracy Ferriter’s attorney withdraws, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’
Tracy Ferriter was not in court as her attorney asked a judge to be allowed to withdraw from her case, citing 'irreconcilable differences.' More
December 8, 2023
Explosive allegations in divorce between YouTuber Ruby Franke and husband
After Kevin Franke filed for divorce from YouTube star Ruby Franke, his attorney said that their marriage counselor forced him from the house. More
December 6, 2023
Attorney: Jodi Hildebrandt Forced Ruby Franke’s Husband Out of Home
The attorney representing Kevin Franke talks about the disturbing dynamics that led him to file for divorce from YouTube star Ruby Franke. More
December 5, 2023
Tracy Ferriter Due In Court Saying She Has No Money
Tracy Ferriter, who is accused of locking her adopted son in a box in the garage, is due in court for an indigency hearing on... More
December 4, 2023
Tim Ferriter Job Offers: Real or Fake?
Vinnie Politan talks about two alleged job offers Tim Ferriter cited when asking the judge to release him from jail. More
December 4, 2023
Idaho father in custody after 10 month old, mother found dead
A manhunt has ended in tragedy for the Idaho father wanted for the disappearance of a 10-month-old boy who was taken from his home after... More
December 4, 2023
Did Tim Ferriter Fake Job Offer Letters?
Tim Ferriter is trying to get out on bond pending an appeal, but he filed a false document with the court regarding an alleged job... More
December 1, 2023
Tim Ferriter’s Attorney Tells Court TV They Thought Job Offer Was Real
Mazda said Tim Ferriter's offer letter was a forgery. Ferriter's attorney tells Court TV they believed the offer was made in good faith. More
November 30, 2023
YouTube creator Ruby Franke’s husband files for divorce
Ruby Franke's husband Kevin filed for divorce as she faces child abuse charges after her 12-year-old son escaped from a neighbor's home. More
November 29, 2023
Mazda Dealership Says Tim Ferriter’s Job Offer is Fake
An attorney says that a letter purporting to offer Tim Ferriter a job if he's released from jail is a forgery, and he never even... More
November 29, 2023
Tim Ferriter asks to be released on bond, citing job offers
Letters attached to a motion filed by Tim Ferriter's attorneys show that two companies have offered him jobs if he's released from jail. More
November 29, 2023
Testimony: Home where murdered child lived was ‘filthy,’ covered in feces
Investigators testified that the home where 4-year-old Chloe Darnell's room was filthy, covered in feces and that her room was padlocked. More
November 27, 2023
Ohio man gets life in prison for raping children at his home day care
Bill Lupica, who raped children under the age of 5 at his at-home daycare, was sentenced to life in prison by an Ohio judge. More
November 22, 2023
‘I’m very sorry’: Timothy Ferriter sentenced to jail at emotional hearing
Tim Ferriter addressed the court as he was sentenced to five years in jail for locking his adopted son in an 8x8 room in the... More
November 17, 2023
Timothy Ferriter’s Attorney Talks to Court TV After Sentencing
Prya Murad, Timothy Ferriter's defense attorney, spoke to Court TV's Julia Jenae after her client was sentenced to 5 years in prison. More
November 16, 2023
Tim Ferriter Sentenced For Locking Son in 8×8 Box
A judge granted a defense motion for a downward departure in sentencing Tim Ferriter for locking his adopted son in an 8x8 box. More
November 16, 2023
Victim Tells Timothy Ferriter at Sentencing: ‘I’m Still Your Son’
The victim delivered an emotional victim impact statement, telling Timothy Ferriter that he loved him and that he remains his son. More
November 16, 2023
‘I Have Failed’: Tim Ferriter Addresses Court During Sentencing
Timothy Ferriter had to pause several times to collect himself as he delivered an emotional statement to the court during his sentencing. More
November 16, 2023
Sentencing Day for Tim Ferriter
Julie Grant previews the sentencing of the Florida father who locked his adopted son in an 8X8 box in the family garage. More
November 16, 2023
Boy in a Box Trial: Tim Ferriter sentenced to 5 years in prison
UPDATE: A judge sentenced Tim Ferriter to five years in prison to be followed by five years of probation for locking his child in a... More
November 16, 2023
