Tortured Son Murder Trial: Day 2 Recap
Shanda Vander Ark took the stand in her own defense, blaming her son Paul for much of the abuse that led to her other son's... More
December 14, 2023
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Shanda Vander Ark
Shanda Vander Ark was convicted of torturing and killing her teenage son with special needs.
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Shanda Vander Ark’s Alleged Medical Conditions
During her testimony, Shanda Vander Ark claimed to suffer from various conditions that led to her losing her memory. More
December 14, 2023
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Shanda Vander Ark and Her Sons
Shanda Vander Ark and her son, Paul Ferguson's, testimony offer insight into what the family dynamics were like in the home. More
December 14, 2023
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Vander Ark Vomits on the Stand
Shanda Vander Ark became violently ill during cross-examination after she was shown a photo of her son, whom she's accused of killing. More
December 14, 2023
From the Bench: Remaining Professional in the Face of Horror
Court TV's Ashley Willcott applauds the professionalism of attorneys on both sides in MI v. Shana Vander Ark in light of the awful facts. More
December 14, 2023
Defendant Explains Telling Son To Drip Hot Sauce on Brother’s Genitals
Shanda Vander Ark is questioned on cross-examination about why she suggested her special needs son's brother drip hot sauce on his genitals. More
December 14, 2023
Prosecutor: ‘His place of comfort was a closet with a blue tarp’
Prosecutor compares Shanda Vander Ark's special needs child's accommodations to a dog crate; the boy didn't have a bed, mattress or blanket. More
December 14, 2023
Defendant Explains Using Hot Sauce to Discipline Special Needs Son
Vander Ark's special needs son was allegedly fed hot sauce that was so extremely hot that it had to be bought online and had a... More
December 14, 2023
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Defendant Shanda Vander Ark Testifies
Shanda Vander Ark took the stand in her own defense. She spoke about getting custody of her son and the financial burden of caring for... More
December 14, 2023
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
‘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
Opening Statements With Julie Grant: Tortured Son Murder Trial
Shanda Vander Ark is accused of starving her 15-year-old son to death. The teenager weighed just 69 pounds when his mother called 911. 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
Closing Arguments: Tortured Son Murder Trial Starts
Jury selection begins Tuesday for a Michigan mother accused of murder and child abuse in the death of her special needs teenage son. More
December 12, 2023
