Paul Ferguson testifies against mother Shanda Vander Ark in torture, murder trial
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- Paul Ferguson, who followed orders to torture his 15-year-old brother ultimately leading to his brother's death, testified against his mother, Shanda Vander Ark, during her trial.
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the thought of timothy’s frail hand reaching for a pizza roll only for it to be yanked away made me feel viscerally sick.
During his ice bath
It's a nazi concentration camp level of torture. KZ camp officers delighted in torturing the starving inmates in such a fashion: mixing food with something vile just to watch the starving people fight each other for it; tempting them with food only to shoot them if they reached for it; making them fight to the death as entertainment for a food reward; etc. Shonda is that level of evil, and her eldest son obeyed her for the reward of his mother's praise.
When he asked the investigator for a salty snack of chips, I could have reached right into my monitor. I was hoping the investigator would have said "How 'bout some bread with hot sauce?!"
Absolutely!
@@kristineb492omg i thought the same thing! Her too when she kept saying she was cold! The effing audacity!
I love that she cannot remember a damn thing but then sits and shakes her head at her son’s testimony as if she suddenly knows he is lying.
Right
I am glad you said this! It hadn’t really occurred to me!
Good point. The witch.
@@sandybrickman1392exactly what I was thinking
Face of the Devil
She makes me sick. How she could eat breakfast lunch and dinner everyday while starving her child to bones is so awful. She doesn’t even deserve that water that she is sipping on.
I can't even eat if my kids haven't eaten I'll never understand. If we have no groceries theres no way in going to get fast food while shopping I'll wait and bring groceries home to my kids because I can't even eat if they haven't eaten. This woman's mother must have been evil. She has no motherly intuition
maybe she was a nazi guard in a concentration camp in her other life, she looks like one
100% agree
Yes‼️watching her take so many sips of the bottle water,provided for her, just turned my stomach
At our (taxpayers’) expense!!!
On his knees, his knees skinny bones, hands on his head, the pain this boy suffered is beyond imagination.
It's truly heartbreaking, it really is😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
😢 can’t even fathom ,,, yet nothing sinks in for these people, not a tear shed. Coldest of the cold… hard to wrap my mind around it
For HOURS!!!
It is beyond. I pray for this child. I pray he has a better life on the other side! God loves him
@@aliamacintyre483for hours days weeks and months. He endured so much abuse. It makes me sick to my stomach truly.
To torture someone with food is the most cruel kind of torture. How is a disabled child supposed to even comprehend WHY someone is doing something so horrible to them? omg.
😢😢😢😢😢
My daughter has the same diagnosis as Timothy and yes at 15 years old she put us through the mill but we dealt with every episode got her help and she’s now 20 years old and has a diploma in art, she still struggles but she’s our life we cook together and she’s painted not only some beautiful art for my house but decorates for me, I couldn’t wouldn’t be without her and am so proud of how far she’s come, poor Timothy deserved so much more and could’ve been so much more 😢
Look into what happens in gaza. Same Thing.
She killed one son, psychologically ruined another, and turns right around and tries to make it look like his fault.
She is absolutely vile and disgusting.
And 2 other children as well...
She's a psychopath.
Paul is just as guilty as she is. He is grown
Yeah- and shes part of our JUDICIAL SYSTEM
AMEN.
What a horrible mother. She tortured her middle son, brainwashed her oldest son, and then she sits here acting like he's lying. The way she's shaking her head when he implicates her is disgusting. She genuinely believes she's going to get away with this.
😮@@mariacobian1566
@@mariacobian1566 Timothy was 15 years old.
Not to excuse her behavior only I'm just curious of her upbringing.
Thank God she was able to move on any further at the courthouse. Can you imagine the lies and bad things she could’ve done to others working at a courthouse
@@mstance8134 her lawyer tried to explain it I had to fast forward cuz it was making me sick how he was trying to paint her as the victim but basically her father died when she was little and molested her prior to that when she was very young and then her stepfathers did the same.
What's crazy is listening to their Jail calls requesting $, she wants $150 a week and he's wanting $75, because they can't eat the food! How ironic.
Yes and they serve three meals a day in prison. More than what Timothy got
that’s hilarious. people like this should not be allowed canteen funds in prison.
@@kyleanderson2949 I agree
@@kyleanderson2949. At this stage he had not been convicted of anything. But after his conviction, yes I agree with you 100%
Between that, the bedding being inadequate, the showers, and lack of mental stimulation, it’s almost comical. And they seem so oblivious at the irony of it all.
The irony that they treated him worse than a prisoner, and now they get to be handcuffed, locked in a room and watched on camera.
Only injustice is they get 3 hot meals a day!
I'm sure the female Prisoners are gonna make her life Hell
@@lulabelle4527unless your this woman ill bet they mess with her food
The difference is. They get to eat 😢
Watching this whole thing makes me sick. He is just as guilty as she is. Their pictures before they were both heavier.
This reminds of the book “A Child Called It.”
When I was younger my older sister was reading this book and crying and she described it to me. When I got into my teenage years I read it, and it stuck with me still to this day. All my life I wanted to save these kids, I always said if I ever won the lottery I would buy a ranch and property and animals. Become a foster home, whether temporary or permanent and show children true love, structure, dinner at 5, homework at the table, love and responsibility. I’m 35 and that’s still my dream to do one day.I’m a mother of 3 and I would much rather put my work into saving kids than work 9-5 for a boss that doesn’t give a shit about me personally.
I wish to do the same, here in Britain. Children all deserve love and respect. You are an angel, and I hope that you win the lottery, as I hope I do too. Don't understand how people who win don't have a vision to make others' lives better. This is a heartbreaking case 😢.
I can't even stand to hear that title. It screwed with my head so bad when I read it. I think I was 18. Far before there was any trials being streamed on UA-cam, so it was the first encounter I had hearing such horrific things done by a mother.
It immediately reminded me of that book as well. The similarities are striking. Horrifying that this happened.
I remember that book. Horrors!
I read that book and I cried so much. So so sad
She has the nerve to sit and smirk while she places all the blame on Paul is so disgusting & gives a clear insight as who she is as a person. She is vile.
Right. Not bad enough she abused them in the home. No she's allowing her lawyers blame him for it all instead of saying he didn't do anything. He did what I told him to do .. shes one of the most wicked ppl to ever walk the earth. I love the judge btw
@@mariamaria2751 exactly!! She is a sorry excuse of a "MOTHER" ....she is vile. I hope her cell mates help her on a huger strike.... she needs a dose of her own medicines ...... just horrible.
@@mariamaria2751her lawyer knows but it’s all about winning
@sylviabriggs4087 I rarely ever feel bad for people who aid others who are abusive but it's so unfortunately clear how abused Paul is and how he was being used as her emotional husband and he is a victim of her abuse as well. She is absolutely evil. Paul's remorse is real.. he deserves to be punished for his role but her blaming everything on him is disgusting and obviously manufactured for her benefit.
@mariamaria2751 she used paul as her emotional husband, and his desperate need to be loved by her as a vehicle to leverage him into doing things I don't think he would have ever done on his own He doesn't sit and make excuses either..... he owns his guilt. She already has a black eye during her testimony...... I have a feeling she will be sporting many black eyes. I approve.
They didn’t think that keeping him in an ice bath for nine hours would kill him? My heart hurts for Timothy! 😢
She reminds me of how those guards looked and what they acted like in the Nazi concentration camps... just look at her cold and detached expression, she's evil so she'll adapt to prison and find a way to control her environment.. she'll find the weak ones and prey on them therefore she should be placed in solidarity confinement. indefinitely
I'm traumatized from listening to the horrific life of that child. That woman is a demon. 💔😢🙏
That’s the only conclusion I’m able to come to
I found it ironic when her own attorney said something like, "I go to meet my clients, and they are just people. They aren't demons. They don't have horns." He said that in his closing argument. I thought, "She is a demon, and those braids look like horns to me." Those braids are so strange...
@@natbb9 Who does there hair that way! It looks wicked in a very bad way.
@@natbb9😂😂😂
@st7728 If she wanted to look more evil, she couldn't. It would be impossible.
People need to remember Paul wasn't raised by this woman. He didn't live with her until he was 18 years old. He'd only been there a year when Timothy got there. He wasn't doing this because he was afraid. He was doing it because he had mom issues and wanted to earn her approval. There was so much he could've done. Pretended to put hot sauce but fill it with ketchup, fill the tub with hot water and ice cubes instead of cold water, sneak snacks and hide them outside when he was forced to run, he could've called the police while at work. He knew right from wrong. He admitted he knew everything he was doing was cruel. He wouldn't put hot sauce on his penis because it "crossed a line"
He isn't stupid. He's socially awkward and neurodivergent. He does deserve to face consequences but not nearly as harsh of consequences as his mother. More than anything he needs therapy to sort out why he was so desperate for her validation and approval he was willing to torture his brother to death
Oh, I thought she raised him... that changes things. Then why did he do that 😢
If he didn't come back till he was 18! That tells me he's sick and enjoyed torturing his brother! He deserves life in prison!
He went to live with Shanda cuz bio Dad said he didn't want him anymore and his Dad would over medicate him in order to NOT TAKE care of him in other words to make him numb and sluggish per se. This is what was told in the testimony in court.
Where was it said in court? Thats not true. Paul chose to move with his mom. His sister stayed behind. Timothy was the one that Dad said he couldn't handle him anymore and he was considering foster care
@@beanj580 I didn't say Paul didn't choose to live with his mother. Where did you get that? I said he didn't live with her until like a year before Timothy got there. He wasn't raised by her therefore he wasn't abuse by or afraid of her. That's my only point
I’m an RN, I work in mental health, both pediatric and adult. Autism is challenging, but Michigan has TONS of resources and assistance!!!! She REFUSED IT ALL!!!
Paul is a classic abuse case himself!
She abused ALL her kids!
I truly hope Paul gets the help he needs and DESERVES!!!
Look at his face and body how frail he is, he needs help not harm his brother, it was out of being scared shitless from his mother. Poor young man, you are brave to have testified against her and admit your part. We know you are a victim my dear boy, you will get help and come strong from all of this drama. Don't forget you are a victim.
I'm upset how no one noticed how skinny her older son had looked and no noise came from her house. The grandparents should be looked into too for they have to have known, they are just as sickening to allow her to play pretend. People and the justice system need to see and acknowledge that grandparents are just as accountable.
Yes for sure happiness might come but unfortunately at a much later date
I pray he gets the help he needs and thank you for your comment. It definitely helps my disposition of watching this video that somebody thinks the same way I do.
I’m not a RN I am a certified caregiver, and I specialize in PTSD and anger management . I can clearly see this young man has mental issues and his mother abused him with it and used him.
Hes fcked for life. Tragic how that monster created another one. That is why some people shouldn't be allowed to be parents.
Well yoy don't know what you're talking about because he's a psychopath. He smiled SO hard when talking about the day his brother died when he couldn't stand on his own and had to be dragged to the ice bath and another time talking about how he'd make sure his brother was in uncomfortable positions in the ice bath. Pay attention lady. People like you falling for psychopaths are why they sometimes get let out early on appeal for "good behavior" . Your way of missing all of the signs is dangerous.
Like the Judge said- He’s 1 step away from becoming a psychopath. They both enjoyed torturing that poor boy. The can rot in prison.
And only given what they gave to Timothy to eat.
On jail calls he whines that he's cold and the bed is uncomfortable. He has 0 remorse for what he has done. He even made a list of rules for an autistic cell mate. He has learned nothing. I hope he is never released he will always be a danger to people he thinks he can bully.
@@heidismith6345I know he said he wanted to punch this autism Guy, who's in jail with him..He hasn't learned anything about someone with disabilities, Everything the judge said is true, he's a sociopath, I wouldn't want Paul for a neighbor.
to be honest, I am not sure how much he used to eat based on how he looks... Never know how his life was. Not that it excuses his actions, but his mother has a lot to do with it...@@JesusismyRock773
@@heidismith6345he was raised and brainwashed to be that way
It amazes me that she had to scrounge $3.00 change for chicken tenders for her baby son but spent all this money on cameras to watch Timothy. Makes no sense
She was obsessed with policing and punishing Timothy
She also had an iPhone.
Hatred is very powerful. Just look at most Republicans.
@@abelis644I’m not defending her by any stretch of the imagination but that doesn’t really mean anything. It was more than likely a contract
It amazes me that Paul researched and the hot sauce with the 2 hottest peppers in the world and poured it down Timothy's throat. Evil Paul and Mommy dearest. RIP Timothy.
"Dad" Ferguson needs to be brought to Court
He's deceased
@@shelteredopal The stepdad is deceased; his bio dad, who returned him to his mom, is alive and well... and, yes, needs to be charged!!
@@loveforeignaccents
Charged for what? Giving him to his mom without court approval?
@@wynkenblynkennod3712 She wasn't supposed to have any visitation with Timothy whatsoever unless it was supervised. She gave him back to her to live with her because he "couldn't deal with him."
@@loveforeignaccents
Yes I know.
What are you wanting them to charge him with?? That was my question...
She ruined this kid too.
Yes.
He looks like he is on the spectrum too. He is also way too thin. This woman is a monster.
I agree!!
She made him like her pure evil
He's not a kid and only lived with her when he was 17 or 18 years of age. He's as monstrous and cruel as she is. Perhaps more so. He's calculated.
Not sure apparently he only moved back a year prior to the death.
Listen to his jail calls. He’s completely different. He just is as bad as his mother.
💯 but I think worse
Thank you for pointing that out. Many of the comments are way too forgiving of Paul and his 'neurodivergence' is somehow taken to mitigate his culpability. He knew right from wrong, so despite this condition, he isn't insane. Also, in this hearing, the way he's speaking makes him appear vulnerable and somehow compromised (in a behavioral/ psychiatric way) which creates the impression that he's more innocent than is actually the case. I'm not saying it's fake. He is nervous and apprehensive and that is perfectly understandable, it's an uncomfortable (or at least unusual) situation for anyone. But that's all it is, apprehension. Because if you watch his interrogation (with a kind and calm detective who made the situation very comfortable), he was at ease and speaking freely and not getting stuck, losing focus or asking for reiteration. People shouldn't overrate, nor cheapen such things as neurodivergence until the concept doesn't mean anything anymore and, actually, can end up disadvantaging those who suffer from the condition.
Yeah his a horrible person. His so ungrateful and cold. He only cares about himself. Clearly loves all the attention.
@@IllustratedTheoryexactly! So well said, I’m so sick of reading all these “forgiving” comments about him! The way he talks with his new fiancé is NOT like this!
He is trying not to laugh on the stand
Her utter hate for her children is simply undeniable! She truly believes that Paul should suffer like her because he did as she instructed him to. He does deserve punishment because of all the things he could have done to save his brother though but, how devastating that she had the power and authority over her children and used them against each other because exercising cruelty over her subjects excites her. Even to this bitter end she refuses to admit the truth about herself. Lock her up and throw away the key because this one cannot be saved!
U know who she reminds me of.....Cersei, the Game Of Thrones maniacal and sadistic queen. Well, all fictional characters are based on REAL people. What's more concerning...they seem to be multiplying!!!
@@americangirlx4 cersei is discussed even by characters who hate her and are her victims like tyrion and sansa that her only saving grace was being a fiercely loving mother, and her control over joffrey was shut down and ripped from her, she is also a victim of violent domestic abuse and marital rape. her 2 younger children are angels, all 3 of her children die in gruesome ways.
@@moocowtoyou Gosh, I wasn't trying to stir up the defense team of the Cersei fanclub!!! 😄. I don't have to defend myself, but I'd hate to affect ur future sleep with my irreverent musing.
I was alluding to both being Narcissistic megalomaniacs who enjoyed doling out pain and suffering for domination and sadism. I don't care what happened to either one of them that would ever justify what they both CHOSE to become!!!
She only hated Timothy
SHE SHOULD GET LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE ..LET HER SON GET MHMRVTREATMENT AND NOT IN JAIL. SHE STARVED HIM AND 10 HRS IN AN ICE BATH. ..THEN SHE PUT A HOODIE ON HIM. TO WARM UP HIS BODY,??? SHE SHOULD H A VE NEVER HAD CHILDREN AT ALL. ..WAS THE STROKE CHECKED OUT TO DETERMINE IF SHE KILLED HIM???ADAM HER HUSBAND ??? HOW DID HE PUT UP WE ITH HER ??? DID ANY FAMILY MEMBERS KNOW ABOUT ANY OF THIS ???
The fact that people really think he is a victim is outrageous. He chose to move in with his mother at 18.
But at least he is trying to bring his brother some justice
He will serve his time and have a chance at rehabilitation
Yessss ommmggggggggggggggg
@@Sayymaluyeah probably after the threat of life in prison if he didn’t tell the truth. No more Minecraft for the poor “abused” son who inflicted torture on his own brother everyday for months.
Wow! You must not know how being abused since you were young affects you!
This is truly the most disgusting case I've ever heard of. I am feeling physically ill from listening to Paul's testimony. I feel immense sympathy for Timothy. That poor sweet boy. I feel a deep and seething hatred for Shanda. That woman is the epitome of evil. As a mother, her atrocious actions are the lowest of the low, I cannot think of anything worse than a mother who diabolically, deliberately, and methodically, tortured, starved, and beat her child to death all the while enlisting her other child into assisting her. In relation to Paul, I go back and forth between feeling disgust and rage for his cruel treatment of his brother to then feeling some sympathy for the unimaginable circumstances his demon of a mother put him in. Paul does seem to be emotionally handicapped although he seems very bright intelligence wise. I can't help but think that Shanda's abuse took many different forms and that each child got a different kind. Paul doesn't seem like the kind to have many friends, and seemed to live a reclusive life where Shanda was his only form of companionship. She watched the cameras from her work to ensure Paul was following her every despicable order. I believe he did feel sympathy for Timothy at times but also knew that expressing hatred, disgust, or cruelty towards his brother elicited praise and love from his mother which he desperately craved. I do believe Paul deserves punishment, the actions are just too horrible for him to get completely off the hook as a 20 year old man who most certainly knew right from wrong. I just can't help to think that Paul wouldn't have committed any of these horrendous acts without the most influential person in his purposefully, sheltered, secluded life encouraging him to do so.
Exactly. Paul knew that showing disgust for Timothy was the only way of "bonding" with and getting praise from his mother 😢 My heart hurts for him...I don't know how some defense attorneys sleep at night.
I couldn’t agree more with this.
Exactly.
She likes none of them she is pure evil, a selfish demon😢
I couldn’t agree more.. This is the worst case I’ve ever came across.. Hearing what they did to poor little Timothy is heartbreaking and also enraging.. I would love to do the same to their Mother. I agree Paul was craving love and was totally brainwashed by his mother, I’m sure he now understands that actions have consequences and that his mother used him to kill his little brother that he should of protected..
Paul thought he was getting a better deal than Shanda, but wound up getting life anyway. He’s psycho as well. He loved the power he had over Timothy. And his vile behavior aided in Timothy’s death. RIP Tim Ferguson. 💔💔💔
Very true , his evilness is all over his horrible face
Thank you for pointing that out. Many of the comments are way too forgiving of Paul and his 'neurodivergence' is somehow taken to mitigate his culpability. He knew right from wrong, so despite this condition, he isn't insane. Also, in this hearing, the way he's speaking makes him appear vulnerable and somehow compromised (in a behavioral/ psychiatric way) which creates the impression that he's more innocent than is actually the case. I'm not saying it's fake. He is nervous and apprehensive and that is perfectly understandable, it's an uncomfortable (or at least unusual) situation for anyone. But that's all it is, apprehension. Because if you watch his interrogation (with a kind and calm detective who made the situation very comfortable), he was at ease and speaking freely and not getting stuck, losing focus or asking for reiteration. People shouldn't overrate, nor cheapen such things as neurodivergence until the concept doesn't mean anything anymore and, actually, can end up disadvantaging those who suffer from the condition.
He was manipulated by the mother. He was in fear for his life
Paul himself said he was not afraid of his mother. The only punishment Paul received from mom was loss of devices. How about that video of Paul dragging Timothy out of his room by his hair? Not directed by mom and mom wasn't even home. His own sister said he relentlessly tormented Timothy's his whole life.
From what little I’ve seen, they treated the dog better. At least its bodily functions were addressed. More than Timothy got!
The amount of cruelty is beyond evil.
War Criminals have nothin on these grusome twosome. They were a TEAM. HE WAS THEIR OBSESSION
From BOTH of them. Paul is no better
Wake up..
This just touches the surface of horror...
😅 seriously
@@93FilmsandMediawe call him Lurch
@@curtissea5340and that is amusing somehow?
He’s terrified of her. He keeps glancing at her and its obvious he’s scared of her. Listening to this is making me sick to my stomach. This poor poor child. What he went through is horrendous
He's not terrified of that monster he's terrified off what they both done to poor Timothy that beautiful blond hair blue eyes angel rip darling angle six months yr beautiful life was taking from those controlling monsters that u taught loved u through them both under the prison the prison no more excuses from them they both done this evil beyond evil running right through there veins 💙
if you can see how damaged and hurt this kid is then you are blind and not a very nice person, he was also abused by his mom. torn between his mom and his brother. she tortured him thru what she told him to do, you cant see the incredible hurt in his eyes. wow, just wow!@@martinaosullivan1622
The judge had it right at sentencing. If Timot 1:05:05 hy hadn't died then, he might continue to receive further abuse. At least the child is at peace now with the angels
I could only listen to 1st 25 mins. My Anxiety is definitely Triggered. That poor Boy.. Bless his heart. 💔
Paul's eyes are darting around the room like a prey animal.
A kid which clearly has mental issues, has been manipulated all his life by this evil woman who calls herself a mother. And now he is being manipulated by the system. Someone needs to step in and show this man true love and reprogram the mess his mother has made of his life .
Hardly "manipulated by the system." His testimony ensured her conviction.
I agree, the judge can still give him a life sentence. It’s obvious he has mental disabilities but also feel like he does need to suffer the consequences for his actions against Timothy.
@@marhee143g5I agree he needs to be punished but he has clearly been brainwashed by his so called Mom and he does have mental issues. It's like Paul was a robot and his Mother was controlling him. He definitely needs help.
He had plenty of opportunities to go to the police even go across to a neighbor and say something even school faculty, instead he chose not to. He was able to testify and was very articulate so he does have some mental capacity to think for himself. To say he was manipulated and he was reprogrammed as if he can't do anything for himself is just a lame excuse. He was somewhat aware and still competent to know right from wrong.
He looks like she withheld food from him if he did not comply to her Demands!!!
I had access to all the messages between Shanda and Paul. He was as willing as she was and had ideas for torture as well. He hated being bothered while he was playing his computer game and believed Timothy to constantly playing because he wanted food. All the time Timothy was starving to death. Paul is psychopath like his mother. IMO.
Or watching his stupid Annimae
Where are those texts? I knew he was a piece of crap.
Where did you get to see all the text messages
@@lydiastephenson9425 ya I want to know too!
Zav Girl has a channel and she reads through all their text messages from 12/30/2021-7/6/2022
Imagine how scared that boy was every time he heard footsteps coming towards his room,,,,omg! 😢
I can't imagine the dread and the fear he felt😢
I don't know why everyone can't see through this kid. What a bullshitter! Nobody can see how his demeanor changed when he talked about his brother stealing food that he didn't need?! He's not afraid of his mother! Didn't anyone hear him when he said he felt like killing his brother? It's obvious that his brother was just as much of an annoyance to him as he was to his mother. He's just as responsible. He's playing the victim. Open your eyes people!!
He also made SURE to include the statement that he did it all under the guise of following his mother's "orders".
He came up with his own ideas for punishment for his brother to endure & was quick to rat him out to cause further abuse.
He wasn't under any "orders" to INITIATE further abuse or add new punishment suggestions....he did that on his own.
He's pleaded guilty to 1st degree child abuse. He'll be in prison for 10-20 years min. The judge gave Shanda 50yrs so he has discretion to give Paul more. Or less. Paul was not the parent & the texts prove she was the one directing this macabre storyline. He was 19/20 & you can't deny he has some serious developmental and behavioral issues that Shanda manipulated to solve her problem. Shanda was a despicable mother. She lost parental rights to all 4 of her kids in 2009. The CPS records are sealed but the divorce isnt. She beat them horribly amongst other punishments & there's allegations of SA by her and between the kids. Bad enough that the kids were put in foster care during the investigation & she was only granted 3hr/supervised visits post divorce. Their childhood home was a nightmare. Paul managed to contact Shanda after years of no contact by no(or child support) & moved to MI to be with her. wanted his mother's love after missing it for 13yrs. He would've done anything to gain her favor, love & attention. He'll spend most of his adult life in prison & live with the guilt of his brother's death his whole life. All because he wanted his demon mother to love him.
@@emeraldblue5291 Well, that definately puts some light on the situation. It is clear, whether someone has a certification to say so or not, that he has some mental issues. Was he evaluated at all? If so, then that should be taken into consideration as to his sentencing and what it will be. Though I feel that he should have told someone I understand he was trying very hard to gain acceptance from her. I don't see him being able to do a long prison sentence and feel that, if he is sentenced to any long term, it should be in a psychiatric facility.
I'm only 13 minutes into this video so far, but as someone who is also autistic (as I suspect he is), I'm sure there will be many moments of miscommunication or misinterpretation just because of the things he says or how he says them.
Also, being able to factually relay a series of events without any obvious signs of emotions, no matter how terrible the events were, doesn't necessarily indicate lack of guilt or remorse. The autistic brain works differently in a lot of ways.
Alicewilliams3273 You're so right, they're equally evil. She didn't mind throwing Paul under the bus, but when her lawyer hold his feet to the fire, he did the same to her. They are both dishonest and manipulative.
If you can't trust you Mother OR your Brother, who in God's name CAN you trust. My heart breaks for poor young Timothy. 💔😢
Rip timothy
Fly high
I know, a mom is supposed to be the one who always looks out for your best interest
@@Mrwhothecatin an ideal world. Not this one.
SHANDA VANDER ARK SO EVILI HOPE SHE GOES TO PRISON FOR LONG TIME W/ OUT PAROLE
Her shaking her head as if he's lying about what she asked him to do. She's subhuman.
He probably is lying because he done the worse things himself. They fed on each other
Right and funny how she can’t remember anything when she testifies but now everything her son says is a lie
Regular Human is all 😅
@@curtissea5340you’re not funny at ALL.
It makes perfect sense that he went from calling her Mama to Shonda. He's being deprogrammed. He's ironically free for the first time in prison. He saw her coerce him into helping kill his brother and he is clearly remorseful and probably has felt a lot of anger and fear towards her all this time. Lots of formerly abused kids stop calling their abuser Mom or Dad.
Right? This guy will have to live with that remorse for the rest of his life.
Did you hear the whole testimony? He passed from starvation and hypothermia. Paul is as guilty as his mother. Both are adults and knew better. He isn't calling her mom because he has a plea deal.
I call my mom Wendi so I get it. I also called her mama for a lonnnnnggggg time after kids my age called their mother mama as well.
How old was Timothy wonder why he didn’t try to escape shame on her for abusing Paul and leaving him to take the blame Paul for a very thin as well
@akf1111 being physically adult isn't the same as being mentally an adult
It’s really a good thing that Shanda’s lawyer is bullying Paul. It only makes her look more evil. NOBODY thinks Paul is a metally healthy young man and ANYBODY who sees even the bare dynamics of this family setup are aware that she is abusing her older son by implicating him further in the abuse of his brother.
A GOOD mother would feel protective. She is a monster
Are you psychiatrist ? How you know he has mental issues ?
@@DK-lk6ekhe probably will after this
Agreed. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s mildly autistic as well. His mom is clearly evil. This son was afraid she’d turn her anger on him.
@@DK-lk6ek It’s called common sense… Many people still have it…
His entire mind directed at causing effort, pain, hunger, insecurity, alienation, invasive control of his body and its processes and humiliation in a poor child. A monster. 🪨 She should be the subject of scientific study for a few years, her brain 🤐🤬 and genes could help identify those monsters, this is a perverse sadist from the dark-triad. 🌟Blessed are her poor children and husband of strange death.❤
(I am a university genetic biologist and counselor)
Absolutely heartbreaking that a mother would first do what she did to her own child then try to pin it on her other child. I knew when I seen the bodycam that she was faking. No tears. and she kept turning off the sobs to say random things about how timothy fell down the stairs and how he just ate last night, and she was trying to coach her son in front of the police. She just sits there and lets her attorney hurt her other son. She deserves life behind bars, she is pure evil. Pure. Evil.
Say it louder for those in the back 🙌🏼I hope she rots in prison for what she did to those precious sons!!
That bodycam footage was soo UNBELIEVABLE! I had no knowledge of what the situation was & I instantly knew she was lying! Her "sobbing" was turned on n off like a light switch! Yet not 1 damn tear! 🤬
And she got life without parole right? That doesn't bring the other son back and this young man has to live with the fact that he helped to torture and kill his brother. 😢
This is exactly what I saw too he would answer the officers and she would chime in with no you did blah blah and change his answer…
She is dispictable!!! Horrible!! Pure evil!! Sociopath!!! Narcissist!!! Jailtime without possibility of parole, w/o good behavior!!! I wouldn't trust her with any pets either!!! Total menace!!! Monster!!
Poor Timothy! May he rest in peace, poor baby!!!
These 2, mother and son, are monsters.
So Shanda wants him to quit taking medicine. She knows he’s got several diagnoses. They run out of medicine and she’s not contacting a doctor. Her son starts acting out and his behaviour is becoming really hard to handle and she’s correcting him with torture??!! It’s absolutely insane. The whole "homeschooling" business can be so dangerous. It should be supervised at least once a month.
This sounds so demented to me!!!!
Thank you for saying it straight.
It's torture.
Many of these "techniques" are no longer allowed under law, when questioning suspected terrorists.
He was just a child. It's unforgivable.
@@luluadapa5222 not even just suspected. Known terrorists. We can't legally do these things to KNOWN terrorists. That poor young man 😢
Children who are ADHD, and not taking their meds, want to eat ALL DAY LONG. They are hungry all the time.
Right and seriously nobody knew anything was going on in this house. Like in laws, hubby that was not there just seems like people turned a blind eye. Why did his father even ask her to take him? He knew she was not supposed to have custody due to past issues with Timothy. Why didn’t he send him to Child services he would have been better off. All sound like sick dysfunctional people. They all failed this kid.
I want the question asked....What would happen to YOU if you didn't follow the "instructions" Shanda gave you???
There has to be some reason he followed all these bizarre directives.
I feel that this young man is also somewhere on the spectrum....I feel sorry for him.
I'm not even sure he realized how barbaric the treatment his brother received, was.
He seems very anxious and nervous. Not just because he is on wittness stand.
His apologies....and extreme politeness....just seem like he is not as mature as his actual age.
His mother abused him as well....I'm sure of it.
Absolutely, even I had the same question, he must be a victim too since his childhood and fearfully did all the acts.
he said he suffered from something (which he named but i can't remember) much like stockholm syndrome.
I definitely agree!
I feel the same, he appears to have some impermanent.
Exactly! I had the same thoughts, and wrote a comment on the exact same conclusion as yours.
My heart breaks for Timothy and Paul. I have a son similar to Timothy, so this testimony is very disturbing and extremely heartbreaking. I pray Paul receives the help he needs and NOT in a prison.
Paul could have at least fed his brother Timothy when he was alone at home with him. Paul is a 20 year old man. He knew his brother was starving.
He was being monitored 24/7.
@@rilenixx have you seen his mother? Paul is scared shit less of her and it clearly seems like he has a few disability as well
@@maryrichardson6457I was just gona say that lol
@@rilenixxHe did feed him and she was surprised that he'd done that! He was being monitored and controlled constantly.
As a child of an abusive mother who used my older brother as an enforcer, I have some personal triggers and am trying to remain objective.
This seems to be a 21 year old man who is cohesive enough to understand what he engaged in.... I daresay willingly.
My own mother's demands of what to do to me reached a place that my brother refused. HE COULDN'T. The fear of her abuse toward him (which was very real) was overcome by moral instinct and a very very brave decision to disobey her. He was about 12 at that point and I was 5. He paid for it then, but we still have a relationship to this day, though he feels more like a brother of war than a sibling.
PAUL IS ACCOUNTABLE.
I am so sorry... I hope you are doing much better now❤
@@lauraprue8763 Certainly so. Therapy continues, Thank you!
You can tell he’s terrified of her. He even glances over at her quickly when he says that he made Timothy some “regular”‘food. She mentally backed him into a corner and forced him to participate in her wrong doings. He needs help. This is so heartbreaking. Such an evil woman to do this to her children.
Over a year and one time he fed his brother real food.
I do not believe he was terrified of her. That look was of anger
And betrayal for her lies. But fear no
He doesn't look terrified of her
Orobabky because for once in his life he feels safe despite being in custody. He glances over because he was most likely conditioned for so long that he was used to looking to her for validation. I hope he gets a real chance at life because he clearly was abused severely
She doesn’t see him as her son anymore. He is now the enemy. She has no feeling or emotional depth.
she never did lol. people with no love need to return to the father and let him make their hearts clear again. too many people judging. btw emotions are not meant to be identified with they pull you into ego
Not that she EVER did! 😢 😮
She never did!! I am just now watching the trial because she looks so evil. During her testimony I wanted to yank that bottle of water they gave her. She deserves no average comforts PERIOD
Seeing her sitting there smirking during her own child's cross-examination, like she's thinking they really got him with that recording, like the jury isn't going to believe him because he got a deal, like she's going to get out of this, makes my blood boil. And it makes me even more thankful that she was found GUILTY and is going to spend the rest of her life in prison. And if there's any real justice in the world, the other women in there are going to make her life as miserable as she made Timothy's.
I hope you're right!!! I hope the other inmates somehow see this!
Agreed. She seemed to be down about 15lbs... So, seems they're giving her a taste of her own hot sauce.
Did you hear her say that she was unable to eat for a month? Well, boo f ing hoo! The audacity of that Evil Witch!
Unfortunately women don't run by the same rules as men in prison. She's probably going to be seen as a victim from all the other people in there for doing the exact same thing. Plus she's a lawyer she's going to be a hit in prison helping people with lawsuits and everything that goes along with having power in prison. Retaliation is very unlikely to happen the opposite is more like the happen like I said
@@yungprice6186 she wasn't a lawyer. She was a court reporter and then for a short time, a clerk.
This is a 21 year old grown man this is not a child. He knew what he was doing
Exactly. All these people thinking he was brainwashed or whatever, he knew right from wrong.
I watched the interrogation and this video and to me he does come across as mentally impaired of sorts. High functioning something whatever. I also think that he isn't mentally 20 years old. And I think that he desperately wanted someone to call mother and be "loved" and that he thus excelled at pleasing this mother - with all mental acrobatics that it required. He isn't 20 years old in his head, only in his body. That's my opinion.
Exactly. I'm guessing the people defending him know nothing about his true nature. He's exactly like his mother.
Thank you for pointing that out (or at least that he's not impaired to the degree that some people think). Many of the comments are way too forgiving of Paul and his 'neurodivergence' is somehow taken to mitigate his culpability. He knew right from wrong, so despite this condition, he isn't insane. Also, in this hearing, the way he's speaking makes him appear vulnerable and somehow compromised (in a behavioral/ psychiatric way) which creates the impression that he's more innocent than is actually the case. I'm not saying it's fake. He is nervous and apprehensive and that is perfectly understandable, it's an uncomfortable (or at least unusual) situation for anyone. But that's all it is, apprehension. Because if you watch his interrogation (with a kind and calm detective who made the situation very comfortable), he was at ease and speaking freely and not getting stuck, losing focus or asking for reiteration. People shouldn't overrate, nor cheapen such things as neurodivergence until the concept doesn't mean anything anymore and, actually, can end up disadvantaging those who suffer from the condition.
@muppelmuh1445 so now go and listen to phonecalls with his new girlfriend 😂
Wayching her sit there and shake her head trying to deny what her son is saying pisses me off to no end
What is this lawyer trying to prove? He admitted he lied at first
The boy is owning up to his mistakes yet she can’t . She rather have her son take the fall?
Sometimes when people have disorders they have to be shown a different way to look at things, it’s the way there brain works
IKR !!
I felt really bad for him until I read more
The dad that sent these kids to this woman should be held accountable for negligence this witch has been this way her whole life
What really bothers me the most and doesn’t sit well with me, is the fact that she gets to drink as much water as she wants to and gets to eat when she’s hungry yet her Special child Got Tortured to death 🤔😒
right !
Made me want to snatch that water bottle from her and say you don't get any more you are faking being thirsty
And the bih AIN'T even drinking the water her mouths closed she doesn't it to stall
@@msreneerr1109 oh yeah definitely, it gives her a few more seconds to think, SMH 🤦🏽♀️😒
I feel so sorry for Paul .obviously you can see he's on the spectrum of some kind of autism. This mother is pure evil or used her son to make life easier for her😢
He’s a sadistic pos. “ As per Shanda’s orders.” Is no excuse.
The judge nailed it during his sentencing.
This defendant is more than old enough to understand right from wrong. This is an evil person. I am taken back by the comment section. This kid could have simply just stopped and gone to the police, there are a plethora of opportunities for him to go to the police or school board and address the situation. He chose to follow through with every torture request and even suggested some as well...
She has absolutely ruined ALL of her kids ! This monster is nothing but PURE EVIL!!!!
I think Nolan, Millie and Gabriel are doing alright, aren't they?
Good thing she didn’t raise them.
The son testifying was also her victim. I couldn't finish watching and am heartbroken for both boys. There isn't a sentence harsh enough for this inhumane sicko!!! I've been a single mom of a very difficult teen daughter. I have a history of trauma I've been through. I deal with ptsd and depression. Never would I ever consider doing anything to hurt one of my children. It makes me more protective!!!
Yes Paul is a victim but only to a point. He was old enough to know better .... he was an adult....and he refused to obeyan order at one point but did not say he was punished so clearly there was no punishment for him from his mother. If he was a small child doing this it might be different but he was an adult. He had the power to help his brother. Call 911 for goodness sake. Get the police involved. But no he did not do that.
He knew it was wrong and admitted it. She also could have been treated like that in her childhood. Childhood trauma is not an excuse to help torture a child.
Well you don't know what you're talking about because he's a psychopath. He smiled SO hard when talking about the day his brother died when he couldn't stand on his own and had to be dragged to the ice bath and another time talking about how he'd make sure his brother was in uncomfortable positions in the ice bath. Pay attention lady. People like you falling for psychopaths are why they sometimes get let out early on appeal for "good behavior" . Your way of missing all of the signs is dangerous.
He could have saved his little brother and said he was as bad as his. He became as bad of an abuser as she was
He is not a victim. He is just as guilty
This guy is not innocent. Take a listen at the jail calls.
Where did you find them?
@@elouiseee Zav girl & AG Tactial
@@bubbabaf4212 thank you deer
Totally agree this is all an act he talks normal when he is asking for money from his penal who is funding his appeal ..
Where can I find the videos with the phone calls
Why is everyone saying the fear he had because of his mother? What fear? His only concern was not being able to play Minecraft for 15 minutes. He got normal food. He wasn’t tortured by his own brother. Imagine the FEAR of Timothy seeing his brother coming with the hot sauce again!!! Starving and the only thing you’re FORCED to eat is 2 million Scoville heat index hot sauce on bread! I hope everyone who pities this son goes and watches a video on hot pepper sauce challenge!!! The people are in AGONY and that’s just a little bit of sauce. This poor boy was given bread drenched in it as his only food source. The videos go into detail how painful it is in the mouth as well as the painful burning in the stomach and what comes out later after digestion. This is the house of horrors and he participated in it 50/50. He had all the opportunities in the world to speak out!!! Call a family member. Something!!!! But no, poor him.
After reading your comment, I’ve changed my opinion a bit. I did feel almost sorry for Paul because I’m sure he was abused by both parents and I think he has some type of developmental disability too. But you’re absolutely right he could’ve spoken up at any point and asked someone else for help for his brother. He could’ve refused to do the things that his mother was telling him to do. I think I was thinking of Paul as the victim as well as Timothy. I have been so wrong!
@@ShelleyC74you’re right. He is 100% on the spectrum himself…
im so glad you've commented this!whilst i have some sympathy for the son who assisted in Timothy's death,he didn't have the pitiful life that his brother did. im not sure how much pauls medical conditions affected his decision making,but as the messages clearly showed,he knew when Timothy was starving & malnourished & was needing a proper meal.if he genuinely was fearful of that evil woman who gave birth to them,he would never have challenged her in trying to get food to his dying brother in the text messages. whilst, caring for a son who is on the spectrum would not have been easy at all, as far as im aware, at no point did she reach out for any help. nope.she went straight to child abuse and neglect as a 'coping' strategy.i hope in jail,she gets sorted out real good & reminded that she should have treasured all her children
I’m sorry anyone can see he to was victimized…I would be willing to bet he received the brunt of her wrath before Timothy came into the picture. Yes he needs some accountability but he knew what would happen to him if he didn’t follow her orders to a T. She knew no bounds! He obviously has intelligence but she has made sure he was dependent on her….
I agree with your statement but I believe that he wasn’t afraid more so brainwashed by his birth giver
When that kid made the eloquent response about NOT asking for leniency, notice the defense lawyer makes no acknowledgement of that whatsoever! Very powerful statement from Paul.
As a mother of special needs listening to the testimony my heart aches. How could this mother mistreat her child?
She is evil.
I feel the same, my boy is now 15 with disabilities. He did and still does so many different things than other children but I don't even let my husband shout at him. They are the most innocent souls. They need to be protected and loved. He threw or flashed many valuable things, he broke many devices but he did not know why or he did never try to make others angry. People with disabilities need endless patience, educated parents, therapies, if necessary, specialist medicines, and unconditional love... We cannot judge or punish them because of their impulsive behaviors. How they never had mercy, never had empathy toward that poor baby. I love him with all his differences and thank God he is my Angel so I can protect him from people like her🙏
It’s absolutely disgusting and mind blowing…. It doesn’t compute in my brain.
My son is 14 with autism and yes they are very difficult and loving and innocent and the most lovable children God has ever given me. Karma will visit this poor excuse of a mother and I'm sorry to say his brother to I don't think he is as innocent as he is betraying. He enjoyed what he did to that Angel and he needed to ask God for forgiveness because the courts are a blessing compared to karma.
Right! And for what over food! She's a devil!
For those saying that Paul is afraid of Shanda, no he is not. He stood up to her quite a few times in texts and also made this snide comment at 1:50:06 and then looked right at her. He’s trying to save his own butt. He was kicked out of his dads for being sadistic towards the other kids! Then it was open season on Timothy when he got to his moms. He ratted on him OFTEN to seek approval to torture him. These are the acts of a psych0path (ASPD). He is exactly like his mother already. Yes, SHE caused him to be like this but he is sane and capable of knowing that what he was doing was wrong, hence why he told Shanda they should actually feed him because he was TOO skinny. That is of course just to avoid k!lling Timothy and thus avoid going to prison forever. Certainly not born out of empathy. Both of these ppl are products of horrendous ab*se inflicted by their parents (that’s how narcissism and sociopathy are usually caused), but that is NO excuse. Unless they’re criminally insane (basically your brain is fried)… there is absolutely nothing that excuses doing this to another human. They enjoyed it and got off on the control. They’re both sadists. No mercy for either. And I’m glad the judge also saw all of this! He even called them out for being psych0s.
Thank you. The jail cell calls are very revealing, he is worse than his mother. He tries not to smile during this testimony. He is full of it and tricking so many people.
Paul just wishes he had more time to punish his brother. he’s not afraid of shanda, he’s happy what he did, and loves chatting to his jail-skeez fiancé about it.
@@kyleanderson2949why in the world would you want that. Why would a child I want to torture somebody. Why would that be valuable, he's entirely the product of his parents and they are to blame.
He's pissed because he can't play his video games anymore..... lmao
How does a defense attorney defend such a dispicable person?
He's appointed to her by the court , for him it's just another job, he knows no matter what he says in her behalf that she is guilty and it's going to prison for ever.
Defence attys see that the constitution is upheld. There r more duties but The Constitution is the major one & all the elements of the crime are proved by the prosecution.
@@sue2019Well said!! That makes it easier to understand the complexity of the evil that woman spread. It's demonic, the alternative is worse.
Everyone, regardless of guilt, should have an attorney
@@Uhhlaneuh I agree. Thanks for responding!
Poor boy. Tried to please a narcissist mother, thought he'd get love. This is a terrible tragedy for Paul too. He is honest and a far better person than his mother. He will live with this all his life. Hope he learns to have nothing to do with his mother ever again.
I hope he never has anything to do with this crazy woman... Ever again! Let her go to prison and roy there .. with all the other pos moms that killed their children
Trump's kids try so hard to get their dad to love them. They remind me of orphans or foster kids yet Ivana tried.😢
amen …
I don't even think it was for love. I think he felt more fear that he'd also be subjected to torture himself and probably had previously.
@@spicyirwin5835what? Trump’s kids? Are you talking President Trump’s children? You’re sick! Wth does Trump’s kids have to do with any of this? President Trump loves his children. He has provided well for them and shaped them into polite, non alcohol, non smoking, anti drug, Christian adults who take care of their own children.
You are nuts! No one in their right mind would even think of Trump while watching this. You are one of the reasons our economy is in such bad shape. You see nothing wrong with a corrupt old pervert with Alzheimer’s presiding as an American president. You do know that Obama is the one destroying America? Biden has to be told not to pee his pants. He isn’t acting as president. Obama is. Biden can hardly stand up and has to be led everywhere. What a fool you are. You worthless pos!
Wow! The glances he’s giving her are chilling!!! And a tell all! Like he’s saying I’m telling the truth the whole truth and there’s nothing you can do about it!!! What an evil monster she is
both of them are.
He's just as bad as her. If you listen to his jailhouse phonecalls you will understand how totally selfish and manipulative he is. He is faking being scared and when he scrunches his face up he is stifling a smirk. He has no learning disabilities whatsoever and was kicked out of is fathers home for hurting and bullying his younger siblings. He was officially being diagnosed as a phsycopath when he turned 18.
It was an act. He told his girlfriend that he did all of this to appear autistic. Listen to the jail calls.
Fast forward and Shanda's disciple Paul gets a 30 year sentence. These 2 demons belong in Hell.
She's had some pretty significant emotional domination over this kid. What a shame. I look at him and think: mentally, emotionally, and even physically abused. He appeared to me to be scared of her.
It’s all a act if u ask me
@@darlenewhiteheaddo you really think that? If so, why? Do you think he could keep that up ? I have autism and was also abused, I don't think he can truly fake those glances over to her, the demeanor... the discomfort. But maybe I haven't seen things tjat you have. I had to watch this twice because I was distracted the first time but even on cross he seems remorseful, apologetic and genuine to me
@@lanahaxerI think you might be projecting. He is not you
@@darlenewhiteheadagree. He's disgusting and this is a pathetic act.
@@Annedowntherabbitholey'all allistics term it 'empathy' when you use the skill.
Why is the son handcuffed while giving evidence and yet the mother sits there uncuffed?
That boy is a victim too. So distressing
Right?
This is only her trial. She is not cuffed because it causes bias. He's cuffed because he's being held and not currently tried.
@@kpalms9959yes exactly. It’s her constitutional right.
True!!
She "allegedly" tortured her son...she should have no rights.
Cases where an abusive parent scapegoats a child and manipulates the other children into accepting and participating in the abuse are just staggeringly horrible.
I hope that "mom" never leaves prison.
How wld he get out of his duty to torture his brother? He could of rung the police
@@natalieanton8635 that's the simple answer for people who have a very clear set of boundaries, and sense of justice, and usually what we call " just world" belief. What proportion of the population do you think has all three traits?
@@devilinav7494he worked he could have called the police or he could have oh my grown up and moved out don't make excuses he's evil just like his mother
I hope she gets prison justice.
In his jail calls he is complaining about how the guys in there have no compassion for him because of his sprained ankle. And also complaining about not getting enough food. The nerve of him
His phone calls begging for $ and people sending it. His fiance...."baby girl" gross.
@@sandraderby1628 they are both just so hideous. I wonder what her husband thinks about her talking to a child killer
@@sandraderby1628 hopefully his ‘fiancé’ is just some random dude catfishing him
He also gleefully gloated about bullying his autistic cell mate. He's a psychopath eith no remorse or empathy. If you watch him closely his dupers delight smirking when retelling what he did to Timothy is sickening. He loved the control he had over his defenseless autistic brother.
@@sarahmurphy8030 he made it out like the D.a. Needed him and his testimony and he did so much to put Shanda away. I loved when the judge pushed him off his high little horse. The look on his face when he heard 30-100 years was priceless. From his calls you can tell he really thought he was going home a lot sooner. I really wish they would put him in general population and not protect him. He needs to see how it is it really is. Ugh I hate him
I feel for Paul. He was abused and manipulated since his first contact with the evil one. I hope he is offered help and support going forward
I don't feel sorry for that jerk one bit!! He should have notified the authorities, or told a neighbor, his boss, etc. He is just as guilty and just as evil, not to mention a rotten toothed dork!
@JB-zi6wf while I agree with you, he should of notified the authorities and or have taken Timothy out of the house. It is though most likely, he was scared of her. Living with psychopathic monster of a mother, and being gaslight by her for years, most likely, I am sure he had developed some coping or disassociation trauma. He does not look mentally sound.
I think it's great he decided to testify against her though.
He knew better. He needs jail.
@@xru100 He looks "shell shocked" like a prisoner of war would after years of confinement and abuse. 😟. His grimace and shrinking inward when he thinks he made a mistake or doesn't comprehend a question...like a beaten dog, expecting another blow!!
Does anyone remember the young male character in the movie Psycho, played by Anthony Perkins???!!
Remember how after years of abuse and control by his insane mother, he didn't have his own identity, so he merged with, and took over hers???!!? 👀
@@BobSmith-ll9olyou can tell he has mental issues as well.. not condoning his actions…but there are a lot of domestic violence cases where the victims are scared to come forward. I think he was scared of what his mother would do to him, seeing what she did to his own brother. Sas case all around.
She sure could afford all those cameras even though she was “struggling” for money. She should get the death penalty and he needs mental help not punishment. He was obviously abused and manipulated by her and she is evil. I pray for this poor kid.
What does the death penalty solve? Easy out.
It's not obvious that he was abused at all. It's obvious that he is cold and sadistic like his mother
Great point … about affording the cameras … never even considered that.
So timothy endured 6 months of torture and physical abuse from Paul, but you suggest he walk free among us? You sound intelligent ?! What about his prior cases of sexual assault? Those got glossed over too and look what he did years later
Paul recently tells his fiancé, that he plans to marry in September 2024, that he hates to be lied to, yet he lies about Timothys treatment to the police. Paul is a snake for blaming his mom for his horrible treatment of his own brother. He should have been charged with murder too. Thirty years is not enough. Life in prison for him!
He got 30 to life. Meaning that after 30 years he will be up for parole. Just because he's up for parole does it mean it has to be granted. They can keep him there for the rest of his life if they see fit
Paul has a fiancé??
Even if he gets out after 30 years, he’ll be over 50 years old, with no skills to get any kind of job to support himself, completely alone in life and having to live this way forever. Sounds like a life sentence to me. He’s having entirely too much fun in prison (his vapid bebeegirl, playing video games, getting three meals a day plus commissary, free health care), so let him out and see how he navigates that hellish life.
@@user-oo1fk3nv8z Yes her name is Jenny. Zav Girl has a few jail calls of Paul and Jenny they’re disturbing to say the least.
@@Jane-gt4qf he was a loser before all of this. He will likely be a bigger loser if he ever gets out.
This boy doesnt look "over feed" either & you can tell the way he keeps looking over to her that he is terrified of the evil witch 😈
exactly!
We can see his cheek bones from far away,bcs he is so skinny. Narcissists are obsessed with control,they controls meals,too and lacks empathy,poor children. JazzyT.
What a vile human being , she doesn't deserve to be called a mother , My beautiful son has autism and learning difficulties and this case breaks my heart in pieces , I hope she rots in hell 😢😢
Right? This young man is barely more than skin and bones himself!
Right? This young man is barely more than skin and bones himself!
His body language...it kills me. He did so much wrong, but his "mother' controlled him 100%. He was a victim as well. You can see his anxiety when he answers any question about his mother. He also looks physically unwell
Yes but he knows to call someone or tell neighbors he’s guilty
Looks like his life has been nothing but a nightmare!! I mean look at him!!?
He provoked much of the abuse but telling on Timothy when he didn't have to. He told everything. I'm happy to see him cuffed.
He's also handcuffed
He lied because he was afraid of his mother. He started telling the truth when she was no longer able to threaten or starve or hurt him.
He was also not under oath the first time. He is awake now to the damage he and his mom did. At least he is taking responsibility.
Paul was never starved. He was not afraid of his mother either. He did not grow up with her. Listen to the jail calls and read the text messages which are very revealing
He’s fooling you all. He enjoyed torturing Timothy. Listen to the jail calls…and the of course he’s going to try and help his case by admitting all this.
😂 I bet y’all in the comments feel REAL FOOLISH. This monster knew what he was doing- and NOTHING about him says AUTISM. GLAD HE GOT 30-100 years!!!!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 exactly 💯
They probably still supporting this monster anyways🙄🤬😡
💯
he seems EXTREMELY autistic.
Exactly. Anyone showing affection or empathy for paul should probably be looked into in their own lives. None of his behaviors are justifiable by any reasonable person.
This young man was intimidated and manipulated into mistreating and abusing his brother by their mother. Serious consideration should be given to providing him with mental health resources rather than locking him up.
Agree 💯
For real! He is a victim too like she did this to one son, how do you think she treated the other two, it wasn't strictly because he had ASD. It's strictly because she's a depraved sick woman
Paul knowingly had a role in his brothers death. Autistic or not, you know when someone is suffering and at your hands. He tortured him in ice baths when his mom wasn’t home, worked at a restaurant and never snuck his dying brother food. Paul admitted he never loved him. He is just as guilty for homicide. He knows right from wrong, most victims would escape, even if scared.
@spellcaster3900 l agree,, and l believe this is why he is also testifying against his mother knowing it is going to get him alot of jail time too,, His mother is trying to blame it all on Paul,, He knows what he did was also wrong, but by the direction of his mother l do not believe he would of hurt his brother the way he did,, But he is clearly just as quilty!!
@@SouthCoastJMG I don't think Paul is diagnosed but Timothy was, that's what I was referring to with ASD comment, but after watching his testimony I feel Paul is probably on the spectrum and has been dominated, controled, and terrified of his mother and followed her orders or else what might happen to him.
It's sickening that the mother's attorney is trying to blame Paul.
It is, but he is her attorney and he is doing his job.
I saw a bit of an interview with him where he said this case was hard on him, as it should be it's horrendous.
But he has a job to do, and he has to do it as well as possible.
It's not personal.
And in any case, Paul isn't innocent!
Per her orders. ...
@@us4damons Sad but true .
That's exactly what their plan was... He doesn't deserve to go to prison over her using mind control over him like she did. He knew if he didn't do what she said he would be next
How does Paul remember all of these big words and things... But he couldn't understand at first what he was saying when he asked about who's mom she was
I'm grateful Shanda got the lawyer she did. She got a respectable defense attorney who also seems like a good man. She didn't deserve him, but that's who she got.
Shanda insisted on taking this to trial bc she's a delusional narcissist who actually believed 12 jurors might find her not guilty. That's insane! Attorney Johnson had nothing to work with. I don't think he fumbled or came across as "dumb" (as others have commented)-- look at the facts he's stuck with! There's only so much lipstick you can put on a pig.
What attorney Johnson didn't do: He didn't turn this trial into a circus or come up with far-fetched alternative theories or blame other people for Shanda's documented actions (he did blame Paul, but only for his actions). He was always respectful & professional with the judge, prosecutor, and witnesses. I watch a lot of trials & I don't see a lot of this with defense attorneys. They usually come across as arrogant, scummy liars-- many of whom seem to exceed the threshold of what's considered ethical in defending their clients.
And after it was over, he seemed so relieved. He said this was the worst case he's ever tried. He vehemently warned Shanda's pyscho friend that if he allowed her to see the pics of Timothy (pre-trial), she'd never unsee them. She didn't care-- big surprise 🙄). That tells me the facts of this case deeply affected him. How could they not?
In interviews after the trial, attorney Johnson graciously talks about the prosecutor & compliments him as an attorney & person.
I just wanted to say Fred Johnson seems like a lovely person & he did a decent job with what he had to work with. ✌️
You're 💯 correct!!! Mad respect for Mr. Johnson
Extremely well written and great point. Ty.
Because her fat he in law is an attorney… she said that in her fake crying interactions with the first police officer
Attorney Johnson performed his duties well considering the circumstances, and I’m sure he’s more than happy that Shanda and her evil spawn were not found innocent. It’s nice that every comment I’ve seen about him has been positive.
Theyre both demons
The way he talks about Timothy wanting to rest his head on his shoulder in the ice bath but wasnt allowed to be comfortable is heartbreaking. 😢 Poor kid couldnt even comfort himself. She cant be human. I dont normally judge people, we are all here to learn lessons about love and empathy, but its hard to feel love for this "mother". Omg this is enough to drive me back to drinking.
Paul is also evil he had previously SA Timothy in the past. No-one told him to do it, he did it of his own accord. He's evil like his mother
@iamahorsenut7541 I didn't know if that was true or not. I'd heard something about it through UA-cam comments but I didn't know if I should believe it. If it is true, it's disturbing. However I think Paul needs help, not prison. Everyone deserves a chance. 🩷 But some things are unforgivable, like murder.
Soooo heartbreaking. I don't understand how ANYONE can be soooo cruel. That is why it is so hard for me to find sympathy for Paul he administered so many of these inhumane torture tactics.... who in their right mind would do that under someone's direction or not.
@@iamahorsenut7541you do realize that if that’s true about Paul SA’ing his little brother, when he himself was still a child, that he most certainly “learned” that behavior from someone else, right?
@@Yes_Anastasia so what, we could use the same excuse for Shanda. Her father had been very abusive to both her and her sister. Do we go lenient on her because she learned that behaviour? If that's so we'd have to let everyone out of jail for learned behaviour. We can't keep making excuses for people. We all of us have a conscious to know right or wrong. He wasn't scared to tell his mother he needs to be fed
I love when the judge makes sure to say “I’ve made no agreement on your sentence in exchange with you for testifying today.” I REALLY HOPE THE JUDGE DENIES HIS PLEA DEAL AND GIVES HIM THE MAX! This thing is disgusting 🤮 He could have gave his brother food at any time. He could have called the 911 dispatcher at any time!
As a pediatric nurse, this entire story is beyond comprehension and heartbreaking!
As a social worker, I concur.
As a MOTHER I Agree
Simply being a human tells you this
Agree. I’m a paediatric nurse also. Bloody sad case.
no one needs the 'as pediatric nurse' qualifier....wtf cares what your job is.....anyone with a pulse and three milligrams of a heart is horrified
Paul was a major bully who enjoyed being his mothers enforcer. He was getting really PO'd at the Defense attorneys questions.
'PTSD' for not even seeing someone have a stroke?!?!?
Stretching it, aren't, we?
Shanda an Paul self diagnosed medical conditions for sympathy. Shanda ptsd and getting herself a service dog ect and Paul trying his hardest for being on the autism spectrum. Listen to their jailhouse phonecalls you will understand how totally selfish sly and manipulative they bothe are.
Paul Ferguson looks half starved!
Yes!!!!
Yes he does
He looks malnourished that narcissist woman does not love any of these kids
I’m sure jail is very terrifying for him. 1. Due to his charges 2. Due to his social delays, lack of street skills
She probably demanded he starve himself before he went in front of the judge and jury like being skinny is common in the household. Another thing, why isn't she in cuffs like him?
On her direct testimony, she couldn't remember anything. During Paul's testimony she was writing notes to her attorney. She suddenly remembers things that might help her?
Wack job...
Did this boy not have enough sense to dial 911? Smh he should have got the same sentence as the mom.
This boy is mentally challenged
He could've at least called the dad!! He had options he chose not to do.
@@sandraderby1628he was too busy torturing his little brother
You mean grown man having sense to call the cops. He’s not going to because he was seggsually assaulting Timothy. His newest jailhouse call to that old woman, he calls her “ sexy butt”. Is that what he said to Timothy?
@@sandraderby1628the dad didn’t want him because he was seggsually assaulting Timothy.
1:50:12 Paul: "I supposed I believed mothers know best, if you have the right ones they do". That was my favorite part aside of the all horrible parts in this whole testomy. Was like he was taking his dignity back right in her face for all she's wronged in his life and especially Timothys. Hope one day he gets to experience real love cause i can tell if he would have been raised better he probably would have actually done something positive with his life. Least he wants justice for his brother and is taking accountability for his actions.
My favorite part is when he talks about specifics on where she threw away the evidence and he glances over at her like “this is it, screw you.” It was all in his eyes. I hope he gets some relief from this…. I feel bad to a certain extent. She clearly manipulated him. 💔
@@SouthCoastJMG You said that perfectly and makes so much sense. So sad that she just didnt give up Timothy to someone who could just care for him with his needs. Instead of basically treating that poor boy as if he was in an Auschwitz Concentration Camp. And everyone else has to suffer with the guilt in the family cause they probably had no clue or maybe she intimidated them as well to keep there distance. She just is the definition of evil. Hope they dont make things easy for her in prison and I'm usually not a tit for tat kinda person but what she did is not forgivable when it comes to the innocents of a child.
But I guess he also now realizes that he has been so naive in trusting his "mother's" judgment blindly....
@@RUKAN545 You can honestly see it all in his demeanor, his eyes and just the way he seem so cautious through the whole testomy.....hes scared but trying to regain courage. Definitely was abused as well and manipulated.
That specific part broke my heart. This poor young man trusted his mom. He’s never experienced true love. I hope she is tormented in jail for the rest of her life. And I Pray that Gods justice will be served even after her death. What a horrible disgusting person.
This woman acted like a Nazi with the torturing of Timothy. The son who assisted her acted like a Nazi torturer, too. If she couldn't take care of Timothy, she should have given him to a government hospital. She didn't have to torture him, but she chose to do so. And this son who assisted her, if he cared about Timothy, should have informed the older brother and sisters.
I like this analogy. Iirc a whole lot of lower-down Nazis tried weaseling away from justice with the "but I was just following orders" excuse.
Sure, they weren't the brain thinking up the cruelties, but they were the hands enacting them.
Even if they acted out of conformity or fear, they still committed or abetted atrocities.
Same for Paul. He's simultaneously deserving and undeserving of sympathy in my mind.
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I know what you are saying.
This crime is a tragedy and very sad.
One powerful person abused her vulnerable children and terrible abuse occurred.
However, the use of Nazi as an anology in this crime and so many others, is not o.k. (in my opinion).
The Germans are not responsible for what happened in this family, and to Germans it gets old, and is a hurtful reminder of what was a terrible time in their history when one man in power influenced the behavior of so many with horrific consequences.
How about using an American analogy, considering the people involved are American not German?
I would really know what the dad, Eric Ferguson, thinks about all of this. Why was he not put on the stand? Was he even in the courtroom? He knew of past child abuse but yet he sends him to live with his mom and never checked up on him?
Apparently the bio father is in jail for another case
Because his father was just as big abuser as the mother.
I was wondering the same thing, there’s like no info about his father after this. That made me even more disappointed and frustrated because, dad didn’t want him and his mom didn’t want him. It kills me that he never had a parent that truly unconditionally loved him then we was betrayed and killed by someone who was supposed to love him. They didn’t even give him a chance to be loved by another family. He seems like he was neglected from day one and his mom has the audacity to cry about what she caused.
@@iamahorsenut7541 Sounds nice for the rest of us.
@@iamahorsenut7541no I don’t believe he is!
I don't think Paul was feeding Timothy even the plane bread when Shanda asked him to. In the text messages she would ask if he fed Timothy yet?. Paul's answer was always no.. or he was about to, or no because he told Timothy to be quite for 5 min. And he "wont shut up" Even when shanda asked or told Paul to feed Timothy I don't think he even did that. Just a horrible tragedy for Timothy.
This cross examination did not help her case. What a sick excuse for a parent.
I just cannot keep listening to her attorney. He could barely speak as it is. He knew that he did not have a case.
Man shes really a piece of work and the kid testifying is wrecked for life no matter how you look at it.
No remorse or tears. He knew his actions were causing his younger brother to starve. He could've gone to the police at any time. Throw away the key!
Have you ever been so physiologically abused at such a young age? If not you have no right to speak as though you understand such a thing.
@@madysonshannon9379..Gabriel spoke with police and said he and Timothy were terrified of Paul and his temper. He also saw everything his mother and Paul did to Timothy. Paul is just as guilty as Shanda he hates Timothy as much as his mother.
@@madysonshannon9379 it's irrelevant! It was his flesh and blood he had no issues holding a job. The cuffing behind the head punishment came from HIM!
He's an adult and showed no fear of her. It's now a convenient defence.
You see fooled by this creep????
I think he was a victim too. When we haven’t been in that situation, it might seem like we would have done something different, but he has been controlled, manipulated and brainwashed for his entire life. You can tell during his interrogation that he thought mama knew best.
@@Babycakesgoetzbut he was allowed to make decisions, whether it was to feed Timothy or get hotter hot sauce.
This animal relished in the torture. Make no mistake he isnt a victim
In the end Paul did the right thing by telling the truth. As wrong as it is if not for his testimony she’d likely not serve her life in jail as she should.
He’s taking responsibility unlike his vile mother.
Taking responsibility means that you set yourself aside to take the consequences as they are. He made a deal before giving this testimony, he made sure to save himself first even though he was fully apart of the torture of this child- even instructed by someone else he still did these things to his brother when he could have said no, called 911, stuck up for this child. Etc. My point is he only took responsibility once he knew it was safe for him to lay it all out and not get himself into any deeper trouble. That makes him pretty close to just as vile as she is, the reason someone tells the truth is just as important as telling the truth and his reasons were selfish. Imo.
He is clearly disabled himself. He truly thought he was doing what he was supposed to. The things he did aren't shocking for someone who is neurodivergent like saying he was going to off Timothy himself. He was SICK of dealing with it BECAUSE of SHANDA!!!!!!!! She was constantly ON PAUL because of Timothy so it's not at all shocking hed say those things. @@Myosotis.journaling
There was enough proof for her to serve a life sentence without his testimony.
He's not taking responsibility for anything! He took a plea deal and is placing ALL the blame on psyco Shanda.
I would say that you are not as correct as you think. I am sure that the deal was something his attorney came up with for his client.
The deal as the judge laid out was possible consideration. Does not mean anything in his favor will happen.
I've seen cases where sons have moved out and have a controlling extremely dominant mother (in reference only) that has been so controlling that she calls them to come now and help her dispose of their sister or her body and they do. And when questioned about it and asked why they did it they responded that if they didn't she would do to them what she did to their sister.
In their mind it was their only option if they wanted to live.
So for Paul to think that he had no option is not any kind of stretch. And I am sure that that is the best explanation for his cooperation. He sees the system as the bigger bully even if they did not bully him. He truly may have remorse, he fed Timothy behind her back. Self preservation against a dictators' wrath is strong motivation.
He's likely to get more consideration testifying as it's the right thing vs a guaranteed deal, which he did not have any form of with the judge.
He's technically still a child himself @@Myosotis.journaling
She's getting off on hanging with her lawyers. She is utterly pathetic. Throwing her own son under the bus like that! Disgusting.
He's not innocent in this he got a good deal to play innocent he was 20!! At any point he could have saved his brother I don't get why the hell people don't get that he wanted to please mommy!!! And that's just what he did!!!
He has a learning disability and mental issues himself. He may be 20 but he had a childlike mind and a mother who brainwashed him.
@@roozief9349it makes me sick how people feel sorry for this animal! He knew exactly what he was doing. He was an adult. He wasn't a little kid being abused by mommy.
@twistedvanilla3456 she probably made him do this deliberately so HE would be blamed.
Pure Evil these people are. How a “ mother “ could ever do those things to her own child is beyond my understanding
And paul was old enough to know. Living outside of the home. Hitler was guilty and so were his cohorts. 😢
It’s obvious Paul has some sort of mental challenge. If he didn’t, he would not have been so easy to control and manipulate. She victimized him just as well.
I really can't believe how evil this is
I think it’s pretty normal
HE IS NOT BRAINWASHED OR MANIPULATED!!!
he was a bully way before his mom , his sister even stated that!!!
If you listen to his phone calls from jail he ACTS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.
So true!!! He’s very intelligent and a master manipulator !!
Also, the first time his mom asked him to do something to his brother he done it. He didn't report it. That tells me this evil was already in him.
Where would I find the calls ?
@@kirstythorne8534search them on you tube: “Paul Ferguson jail calls”
Zav girl on you tube has calls and all texts. This grown man knew what he was doing.
This poor kid was his mother’s henchman. He doled out the punishment that she ordered. This kid was completely manipulated. What a shame. 😢
I feel so bad for Paul. He’s just another victim of his mother and she should pay also for what she’s done to him.
In the text exchanges between Paul and Shanda, he sounds like her equal, not her victim
Um, what do you mean? He’s an accomplice to murder. He knew what he was doing and that it wasn’t anything good. He needs to pay just like his vile mother.
@@Annedowntherabbithole Seriously?? He's mentally challenged and she manipulated him his entire life. He had consequences to face if he didn't do what she said. He feared that monster. He has the mind of a child. Children do what their told to do no matter what it is. They do it out of fear and to please their abuser.
@@crimnclove1970he was being monitored 24/7
Broo factsss
My heart goes out to this boy, he was just as abused by that sick woman!!!! 💔
Truth.Narcissistic Abuse is insidious. It includes the whole family joining in on abuse-trained to please evil mother,at all costs :(
I think so too.
Paul will now have to live with his guilt and his cruelty. Think of that sister that escaped to save her brothers and sisters. Family of over 15 that were under weight, no baths for years and handcuffed to their beds.
@@sharonsmith1360Good point. But he chose to please evil mom. He'll live and die with that.
@@sharonsmith1360Yes, the Turpins. Another horror story of monsters among us!
Their daughter WAS absolutely terrified, but the big difference, she didn't appear to have any mental or emotional deficits like he does.
The brother should be in jail. There is no way that I would have allowed my brother to be tortured by anyone especially my mother.
He was the one doing the torturing.
Brave young man to go up against his mother.
It’s very brave to torture your younger brother and not helping him. He’s not brave, he‘s playing the victim and obviously it works. I don’t believe one word of him being remorseful.
Unfortunately I don't see bravery. Bravery would have been going against his mother and seeking help for his brother timothy before he died. Paul can only benefit testifying for the prosecution, as he is by not also being charged with murder .
Paul tortured his brother in ice baths when his mom was at work, put him in handcuffs and ignored his cries for help. He worked at a restaurant and never snuck his dying brother food. Bravery would not listen to anyone telling you to slowly kill someone, he knows right from wrong.
That takes alot of strength. He looks like a deer caught in the headlights. Some humans are so terrible.. so terrible
No - it's not brave he is getting a big benefit. I was a professional trial Lawer for many years. In Australia we don't do those dirty deals that in the USA are a halmark of the American Legal System. There is more than enough evidence to convict the Mother. ....