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.


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Forensic psychologist Dr. Sheila Rapa discusses Ferriter.
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Ferriter in court
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Boy in a Box Trial: Day 4

Recap of Day 4 in the case of Timothy Ferriter, who allegedly locked his son in an 8X8 box in the Florida family's garage. More

October 9, 2023

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A woman speaks to the camera
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Timothy Ferriter and his attorney watch videos played in court
Psychiatrist Dr. Wade Myers.
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Boy in a Box Trial: Day 3

Day 3 of testimony centered on the psychiatry of the case. Dr. Wade Myers testified that there's no excuse to confine a child in an... More

October 6, 2023

Alleged Pagan symbols found on tree
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Shanna Gardner remotely attends extradition hearing.
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Dr. Wade Myers and Tim Ferriter.
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Catherine Bedy
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Timothy Ferriter listens to RF's testimony.
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Boy in a Box Trial: Day 2

Alleged victim RF describes his daily routine while he was allegedly kept in an 8X8 box in Timothy and Tracy Ferriter's garage. More

October 5, 2023

Julia Jenae talks about Ferriter case.
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Defense cross-examines Ferriter's son.
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Ferriter listens to adopted son's testimony.
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Timothy Ferriter sits in court
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The Boy in the Box Trial: Day 1

Timothy Ferriter's defense emphasized that his poor parenting was the result of a difficult situation as his adopted daughter took the stand. More

October 3, 2023

Tim Ferriter looks down
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Defense Attorney Prya Murad
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Prosecutor Brianna Coakley
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Ferriter opening statements
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FL v. Ferriter: Opening Statements

Brianna Coakley delivers the opening statements in the trial of Timothy Ferriter, the man accused of locking his adopted son in a box in his... More

October 3, 2023

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16-year-old Iyana Sawyer
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mugshots of Tim and Tracy Ferriter