#CourtTV On the Docket: Tortured Son Murder Trial - MI v. #ShandaVanderArk MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/news/mi-v-shanda-vander-ark-tortured-son-murder-trial/?
Hello @CourtTV | What Darnell says at 4:43 to 4:48~? He thinks he can make a joke about this? This is no joking matter. He is being entirely disrespectful to me as a viewer. I particularly like this hosts straightforwardness, empathy and his discussions with us. To have a very disrespectful joke show up here was a shock and he deserves better. Your viewers do as well. Thank you for listening. I hope your producers take this comment to heart.
I am raising 3 of my grandsons, one who will be 6 in a couple of days, and he is a special needs child. I just heard the texts between the so-called mom and brother. I'm crying. This is just plain evil. This is horrible
Same I have raised my granddaughter who’s now 13 her entire life and it’s been an uphill battle as she is Blind,Trached,Non-mobile, Nonverbal, 100% tube Fed,The worst scoliosis doctors have seen, and this past summer we were in the hospital for three months she ended up having to come home on the home ventilator. I don’t see how anyone could miss treat any child but especially a defenseless disabled child I’m in complete tears as well😢
CONGRATULATIONS to all you amazing grandmothers who can raise your grandchildren ❤ I just don't know if I'm physically or mentally capable of raising mine and I thank God literally everyday that my daughter is doing a fantastic job and my daughter-in-law as well because it would break my heart to see my babies ages 10, 7, 20 months and another will arrive next month 🥰 go to foster care but I'm just not able to take care of children 24/7 anymore ° I do help with my grandchildren; like today I am babysitting my youngest because my granddaughter she is carrying needs an ECHO on her heart because the ultrasound is showing possible heart problems so I'm praying this test comes back showing her heart has no issues or minimal issues because they do see a murmur ° my daughter-in-law has no one else but me to ask to watch my other granddaughter and trust me I'm honored to take care of her when I can ° again I see grandmother's that deserve capes because they are true HEROES ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
My son is severe special needs and he is the BEST thing in my life. I cannot imagine people that treat their disabled kids this way. I live for my son. He doesn't even speak but he still makes me feel more loved than anyone or anything ever has. This mom needs to have a long sentence
You know something really sad.. parents that leave their severely special needs children in a facility and never look back.. I don't know how people can do that!
How far down the abyss have we gone as a society. My fear is that there are other children going thru this behind closed doors with no hope of being rescued
We aren't going down the abyss. We are actually climbing out of the abyss of violence, ignorance, and brutality that the human race has lived in for our whole history. Child abuse rates are the lowest they've ever been. More abusers are being brought to justice than ever before. The good old days were not good. Things are getting better, we just have a long way to go.
If only, but what bully & sick b…… would want help to change so they didn’t commit child abuse? They feed off the control, power, hurting their kids physically, mentally & emotionally 💔🙏🏼🏴
Already this is the most difficult case I've watched coverage of....and it's day 1. I'm beside myself with anguish for this young boy, and my heart hurts beyond ever going back to normal because I just can't fathom this kind of treatment on another human, let alone a child!!!
Wtf is wrong with some people? If you don't want to take care of him, just give him to someone else or give him up for adoption. This is just pure evil.
I call BS on the PTSD and “lack” of memory. She worked in the courts as a law clerk. SHE knew EXACTLY what she was doing. She’s USING the justice system.
My son is 25 he has cerebral plasy,brain damage,siezers,and blindness do to injuries at the hospital.. my son is my angel i love him beyond words! His step mom and me take care of him! This makes me cry for that boy who now is a angel with god! Who now is free from that monster who killed him! She will get hers justice will be done in court! Rip to that angel in the sky playing in heaven
God bless you. I honestly couldn't be in your situation. I would want to care for a child with cp, brain damage, seizures, or blindness. I would have taken measures during pregnancy or give the child to a family that is willing to take care of them. At least I am aware and honest. No child deserves this treatment. I would never.
My guess is that she is either a sociopath or a psychopath (every psychopath is also a narcissist). And she is clearly a sadist. Many psychopaths are sadists.
This story scares me to think there are many special needs children out there being abused and they are prisoners in their own home. This mom is a monster and hope they put this lady and Lori Daybell on the same cell.
Not blaming anyone but the mother and brother, but Oklahoma should have forwarded their concerns to Michigan when the family relocated. Those investigations need to follow these criminals anywhere they go.
Our country's and most states' child services departments and programs are always failing to protect children from harm. A large majority of cases involving children being killed or harassed by their parents had CFS involved, but CFS failed to do anything to protect the children.
Because she hated him and enjoyed torturing him. She is clearly a sadist. She hated him for just existing and being a vulnerable child. She wouldn't give up her favourite punching bag.
I agree there needs to be something in place if the parent can’t handle taking care of their special needs child or any child…..INSTEAD of them being abused and KILLED ~ this is insane and totally unacceptable!!! May they rot in prison!! And other people are infertile and can’t have kids 😢😢 Sickening beyond comprehension!!
I’m surprised this is finally getting national coverage. I worked with Shanda for a few years and I thought she was the kind of person I didn’t want to be close friends with but I had no idea she was even capable of this. It breaks my heart. Part of me wishes I had gotten to know her better in case I could have seen some sign of this. This is so horrible. Makes me cry for that little angel. I do think the dad who sent him to her should be prosecuted to the same extent she will be. It’s disgusting that anyone let her have any of her children back. Edited to add: I’m kinda pissed. I’m watching her testimony and she is pronouncing her name the way Vinnie did. I will never forget her correcting me for pronouncing it like Vinnie did because she made me feel like an ass when I did it. The trial testimony is horrible. She makes it sound like he was so bad. She is an evil human being. She is blaming EVERYTHING on him. He was a CHILD! It just makes me sick. I hope they convict her. She needs to be locked away forever. 😭😭😭😭
@@deadmanswife3625I worked with her at a different company. We both worked from home and were put on a project together. I did not keep up with her after she left the company we worked for so I really have no idea what her nature of work was at the time of this incident.
@@Kelbel30 thank you for your comment. I am listening live on court TV on antenna the son has just testified that she worked sort of as a court scribe I believe for the actual Court County that they're in right now this case has my interest more than any so far. sorrowful situation
My son is 15 with special needs and is one of the best things to ever happen to me, he’s such a sweet boy. I can’t imagine treating my child that way sick! And my older son loves him more than anything I don’t understand 😡
This hits close to home, I have a special needs adult brother and I’ve been left taking care of him for months at times and yes is though but he’s a human and did not asked for his condition. I ask god for patience and strength every time and I have never thought about abusing him. This is so shameful I hope god punishes them as they punished this poor child. Special needs people have a heart of a child they’re so innocent. I pray for every special needs person out there because not every family member is kind and accepting.
Just from the little bit of texts we saw it sounds like this mother (if you can call her that) hated her son because he had special needs. What is sad is she couldn’t and can’t see her son did not ask to have special needs. You guys just had the case of the mother who left her 13 year old special needs daughter in the hot car for 5 hours so she could have sex and drugs. There really does need to be a place or people who can care for these children when their parents don’t want to. Hopefully this will prevent more senseless abuse and deaths.😢
I just finished listening to day 2. Not only is this beyond horrific but the mother sits in court and continuously rolls her eyes, shakes her head no and whips her neck around to talk crap to her attorney every time someone speaks. She was chomping on gum with her mouth open so wide that the judge asked her lawyer to tell her to throw the gum out. I have seen hundreds of trials but listening to an hour of text messages between her telling her older son how to abuse his brother while she watched it on surveillance video from her phone while she is in the courtroom working.
I cannot imagine doing such horrible things to my child. To anybody! Unfortunately, things like this are happening to other kids right now. There's a lot of good in this world, but there's also a lot of evil.
Are there no institutions for special needs children or home help? Too many people are mistreating handicapped children, even murdering them. I realise it must be difficult to raise such a child but torture and murder are certainly not the answer. Where is the love? Your own child. Permitting your "normal" child to torture his brother.. It blows the mind.
Absolutely, pitiful woman the abuse she put her so through is horrendous. It as though she got off on her authorization of her sons. This monster had money to buy cameras, cuffs sensors but just hot sauce for her son. Absolutely the worst case I have heard. The mental torture he had put on him. I hope she never sees the light of day
I have a special needs nephew. His cousins and ourselves would walk thru glass for him. How can sadists be walking among us until it's found out to this point. ??😭
This makes me so angry!!! She is an evil witch. And her accomplice. Hearing the text messages make my blood boil. Dear God. This is awful. I can't wait to see them sentenced. Their guilt is very evident. Based on those texts and the death of her abused and neglected son!!! Special needs son I might add!!!
Pure disgusting evil woman! Her older son ( imo) had to go along with her commands in fear for his own life( but I think something not right with him too) her eyes are empty as if she has no soul. What human being could do this? She’s a monster! Not a mother, she kept her home in filth too. Just disgusting and heartbreaking!
There is a lot of evil people walking the streets in this world it is safe to keep to yourself you just never know who is good or bad and that poor boy got treated like dirt I feel for kids who suffer it's sick Rip to you young man
I can’t believe that a mother would do this to her son! It’s sad. Couldn’t you just give him away instead of doing so much harm to an innocent child. 😔
The horrifying fact is, somewhere in our beloved America, as I'm typing this, thus is happening to another child! Sometimes we get in other people's business when we shouldn't, however there are times when we MUST!! If you see something, say something. You just may be saving a child's life!! I do and always have believed in God, but sometimes I HAVE to wonder, why would ANY child ever have to endure this.....WHY???
I whole heartedly agree and was saying the same thing. Just like an unwanted newborn, there should be some way for these children to be taken somewhere safe. Also, this is not the first time this has happened where the parent moved to another state to avoid CFS. All these losers with children of disability care about is the monthly checks they receive. Abused kids need to be taken out of the home before the parent/guardian moves out of state. There needs to be better accountability, interstate communication and systems in place.
She abused and manipulated the older brother. While is did participate I wholeheartedly believe that she abused him to the point where he felt he had no choice but be complicit
she should be jailed for the rest of her life. the hatred in those texts are from something evil. the son was compliant and i'm not sure if he's inherited her traits but it's possible.
Having been a single dad myself of 2 boys. I don't understand this and it angers me. I worked hard trying to give my boys a good life. Longhaul trucking 3 trips a month. From sc to ca and back. I have health issues now from it. But id do it all over now if i had to. How could a mother do this?
Sickening, that poor child. Bless his heart. May he rest in peace. Oh my, the mother is definitely sick. True evil for sure. She deserves confinement for life. GOD have mercy on her soul. So cruel
She can't remember nothing. She can only remember how he was sneaky and deceitful. The mother wanted gum dead. She now suffering from pysd and forgetfulness, she had a good job so the boy coulda eat what he wanted. There is so much evil in this world.
This is just crazy ….LOCK HER UP & throw away the Key ! The brother is gonna be a menace to society also because of the things he’s been taught to do to his brother & it’s a learned behavior that’s not gonna disappear overnight
My heart breaks for this child 😢 I also feel for the jury who had to hear and see what this so called mother and brother did to this child!! after seeing what she did I can’t imagine any of it will ever leave them 😢 !! I hope she lives a long painful life in prison so she has to think about what she’s done !! My heart breaks for what he had endure by the hands of his mother and brother 😢
The more you call people evil or inhuman and ignore the root cause of the problem, the more children will suffer. Darnell hit it on the head. You need a way for people to get help or give up their rights to problem children easily and with no consequences. I care for disabled adults. I have an unusual amount of patience. But most people aren't built for this. They get frustrated, overwhelmed and start justifying their inappropriate behavior. It's not inhuman. It's entirely human. When i see people judge these kinds of cases so harshly, i think that they've never had to deal with kids like this. I also know that if i filmed most parents 24/7, i would see abusive behavior.
This poor Child. I just can't think of him going through this torture on a daily basis from his own Mother and Brother. I hope Prison Justice is Swift ...
I totally agree with the first guy, saying there should be a agency where parents can bring kids that they can’t take care of anymore, no questions asked! I no it sounds cold, but it’s better then being stuck in an abusive situation….
I am watching the older son Paul testify and he looks terrified of this POS MOTHER-the reading of text messages is horrific- and she worked in the same court house as trial - her co-workers have to be shocked!! The camera spans across her (mother)and I am filled with RAGE -god forgive my thoughts!! God Bless Timothy🙏🏻
The 15 yo, who was in special ed classes? Was he going to school? Didn't any teachers or aids report this? I CAN say from experience, that we see this kind of abuse and neglect VERY frequently. The staff at the schools are not allowed or willingly refuse to report it, less the student not come to school anymore...or miss many days. WHY? Because the admin wants the daily attendance money. YES, it is true. I've witnessed it! Not only that..the type, and quality of education --or attempts to educate these students..the best you can given their limitations, is absolutely pathetic! Frankly, down-right criminal in it's neglect, and lack of concern by teachers, aids, and the admin at the schools and districts. Their main goal is to keep them quiet and safe. NOT TO EDUCATE. Even their self care is not taught, beyond toilet training. Because that is something the staff doesn't want to deal with.
Omg how sad. Maybe think about getting a ton of secret evidence against the school. Tell not a soul. The best person to keep a secret is yourself. Whatever you can gather, then take it all to who you know will do something. Or even the news. Please speak out , please.
I dont agree that she/they were torturing him because he was any kind of nuisance. They both are twisted and evil and wouldn't wanna give him to " some agency " because they enjoyed and got off on doing this. Thats what most of these cases are, not that they were overwhelmed or even drug addicts. I know plenty of addicts and alcoholics that are 💯 better parents than these .
Court TV has made several comments regarding the Mother's hair braids. First. I have never seen a picture of her without braids. Maybe she doesn't know how to style her hair. Is that a clue regarding how she was raised as a child or if she is a lazy person? Either one could be😅 her reason for her to have the desire to get rid of her challenged son. I don't think her braids were worn intentionally, nor do I think she wore her hair like that to get a reaction from the Jury. So sad that there wasn't anyone that stepped forward for the child that couldn't help himself! May he rest in peace.
Lazy? For having braids instead of choosing to style her hair? I can agree she's a crappy person, but it seems unnecessary to pick at things like her braiding her hair as a symptom of her pathology. What about people who ride horses? People who... wear braids?
so so so sad unbelievable, poor poor boy, he sufferd so much, no food, sleeping in the closet with hands on his head, cold bath, I stopped listen this is so hard to hear, this is toture
Why couldn't she send the boy to a residential home? She hated that boy. Her fridge was full of food and she bathing him in cold water, and his brother could've helped him out
The Son shouldnt be charged. He was obviously manipulated by his Mother and most likely scared she'd do the same to him. He needs some severe counseling that's for sure. The "Mother" needs to go to jail for a VERY long time!!
#CourtTV On the Docket: Tortured Son Murder Trial - MI v. #ShandaVanderArk
MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/news/mi-v-shanda-vander-ark-tortured-son-murder-trial/?
I cannot find the feed and I know the trial is going on
Hello @CourtTV | What Darnell says at 4:43 to 4:48~? He thinks he can make a joke about this? This is no joking matter. He is being entirely disrespectful to me as a viewer. I particularly like this hosts straightforwardness, empathy and his discussions with us. To have a very disrespectful joke show up here was a shock and he deserves better. Your viewers do as well. Thank you for listening. I hope your producers take this comment to heart.
I am raising 3 of my grandsons, one who will be 6 in a couple of days, and he is a special needs child. I just heard the texts between the so-called mom and brother. I'm crying. This is just plain evil. This is horrible
Respect to you 🤗
Same I have raised my granddaughter who’s now 13 her entire life and it’s been an uphill battle as she is Blind,Trached,Non-mobile, Nonverbal, 100% tube Fed,The worst scoliosis doctors have seen, and this past summer we were in the hospital for three months she ended up having to come home on the home ventilator.
I don’t see how anyone could miss treat any child but especially a defenseless disabled child I’m in complete tears as well😢
@DONNELLxOKAFORWhy keep typing that this is unfair? These people like it.
CONGRATULATIONS to all you amazing grandmothers who can raise your grandchildren ❤ I just don't know if I'm physically or mentally capable of raising mine and I thank God literally everyday that my daughter is doing a fantastic job and my daughter-in-law as well because it would break my heart to see my babies ages 10, 7, 20 months and another will arrive next month 🥰 go to foster care but I'm just not able to take care of children 24/7 anymore ° I do help with my grandchildren; like today I am babysitting my youngest because my granddaughter she is carrying needs an ECHO on her heart because the ultrasound is showing possible heart problems so I'm praying this test comes back showing her heart has no issues or minimal issues because they do see a murmur ° my daughter-in-law has no one else but me to ask to watch my other granddaughter and trust me I'm honored to take care of her when I can ° again I see grandmother's that deserve capes because they are true HEROES ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
God Bless the children have you!! And you are right she is EVIL!! PURE EVIL and a Narsasist!!
My son is severe special needs and he is the BEST thing in my life. I cannot imagine people that treat their disabled kids this way. I live for my son. He doesn't even speak but he still makes me feel more loved than anyone or anything ever has. This mom needs to have a long sentence
@fanofthedog we need more people like you!! God Bless you and your son! I have 2 sons of my own and they are my world ❤️ Merry Christmas!
You know something really sad.. parents that leave their severely special needs children in a facility and never look back.. I don't know how people can do that!
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@@nicoley8491. This boy would be alive if he was in a facility!
You can see and sense the love in your profile picture. Thank you for loving that precious boy! He clearly loves you and looks very happy 😊💕
How far down the abyss have we gone as a society. My fear is that there are other children going thru this behind closed doors with no hope of being rescued
Children are being tortured all around the world at every moment of the day. 24/7/365... Abuse and neglect never takes a day off..
We aren't going down the abyss. We are actually climbing out of the abyss of violence, ignorance, and brutality that the human race has lived in for our whole history. Child abuse rates are the lowest they've ever been. More abusers are being brought to justice than ever before. The good old days were not good. Things are getting better, we just have a long way to go.
Sick of these idiots. There are so many ways to get help.
If only, but what bully & sick b…… would want help to change so they didn’t commit child abuse? They feed off the control, power, hurting their kids physically, mentally & emotionally 💔🙏🏼🏴
There aren't actually, but it's no excuse for neglect and abuse.
@@Girlofpages mental health treatment is available everywhere in the US. It's too easy to get help but obviously this individual did not care.
@@SKYCHICK__ it’s expensive. Ask me how I know. 😂
Already this is the most difficult case I've watched coverage of....and it's day 1. I'm beside myself with anguish for this young boy, and my heart hurts beyond ever going back to normal because I just can't fathom this kind of treatment on another human, let alone a child!!!
WOW, WOW, 9 hours in a ice bath..
It's awfully difficult to listen to, reflex is just to close the tab. And that's just hearing about it, I can't fathom actually living it.
@@insightfulgarbage ....listening to the mothers testimony on cross right now. It makes my blood boil 😠
Wtf is wrong with some people? If you don't want to take care of him, just give him to someone else or give him up for adoption. This is just pure evil.
Your right , it is pure Evil .
@@debbiespinelli1You said it perfectly
If you don’t want them, don’t make them.
@@devonremy6581 exactly!
I call BS on the PTSD and “lack” of memory. She worked in the courts as a law clerk. SHE knew EXACTLY what she was doing.
She’s USING the justice system.
There is a special place in hell for people like this
Amen.
Amen!!
Thank you, Vinnie, for reporting about this disturbing case. We will continue to follow your coverage.
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They'll have a reawakening once they get punished for there cowardly actions
My son is 25 he has cerebral plasy,brain damage,siezers,and blindness do to injuries at the hospital.. my son is my angel i love him beyond words! His step mom and me take care of him! This makes me cry for that boy who now is a angel with god! Who now is free from that monster who killed him! She will get hers justice will be done in court! Rip to that angel in the sky playing in heaven
God bless you. I honestly couldn't be in your situation. I would want to care for a child with cp, brain damage, seizures, or blindness. I would have taken measures during pregnancy or give the child to a family that is willing to take care of them. At least I am aware and honest. No child deserves this treatment. I would never.
These narcissist mothers must be held accountable.
My guess is that she is either a sociopath or a psychopath (every psychopath is also a narcissist). And she is clearly a sadist. Many psychopaths are sadists.
This story scares me to think there are many special needs children out there being abused and they are prisoners in their own home. This mom is a monster and hope they put this lady and Lori Daybell on the same cell.
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Not blaming anyone but the mother and brother, but Oklahoma should have forwarded their concerns to Michigan when the family relocated. Those investigations need to follow these criminals anywhere they go.
Our country's and most states' child services departments and programs are always failing to protect children from harm. A large majority of cases involving children being killed or harassed by their parents had CFS involved, but CFS failed to do anything to protect the children.
Torture and murder to your own child. I feel sick. Why didnt she drop him off at a hospital and leave?
She wanted his monthly check🤨
@@cherie623 never thought of that…. 🤮
Because it's a crime.
She probably thought she could get away with this easier than child abandonment.
Because she hated him and enjoyed torturing him. She is clearly a sadist. She hated him for just existing and being a vulnerable child. She wouldn't give up her favourite punching bag.
Not only this lady worked as a law clerk, she recently passed the Michigan BAR exam on the first try.
I agree there needs to be something in place if the parent can’t handle taking care of their special needs child or any child…..INSTEAD of them being abused and KILLED ~ this is insane and totally unacceptable!!! May they rot in prison!! And other people are infertile and can’t have kids 😢😢
Sickening beyond comprehension!!
Wow! Horrifying!! 😢
I’m surprised this is finally getting national coverage. I worked with Shanda for a few years and I thought she was the kind of person I didn’t want to be close friends with but I had no idea she was even capable of this. It breaks my heart. Part of me wishes I had gotten to know her better in case I could have seen some sign of this. This is so horrible. Makes me cry for that little angel. I do think the dad who sent him to her should be prosecuted to the same extent she will be. It’s disgusting that anyone let her have any of her children back.
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I’m kinda pissed. I’m watching her testimony and she is pronouncing her name the way Vinnie did. I will never forget her correcting me for pronouncing it like Vinnie did because she made me feel like an ass when I did it.
The trial testimony is horrible. She makes it sound like he was so bad. She is an evil human being. She is blaming EVERYTHING on him. He was a CHILD! It just makes me sick. I hope they convict her. She needs to be locked away forever. 😭😭😭😭
She mentions in a text message she's in her office. She had a position of authority?
@@deadmanswife3625I worked with her at a different company. We both worked from home and were put on a project together. I did not keep up with her after she left the company we worked for so I really have no idea what her nature of work was at the time of this incident.
@@Kelbel30 thank you for your comment. I am listening live on court TV on antenna the son has just testified that she worked sort of as a court scribe I believe for the actual Court County that they're in right now this case has my interest more than any so far.
sorrowful situation
@@Kelbel30 she was a court clerk she graduated law school almost at the top of her class stuff like that it's coming out in the testimony unbelievable
Yeah I’m watching it now. It makes me sick. I’m sure she did it the way she is blaming him. Lying b($:,!
My son is 15 with special needs and is one of the best things to ever happen to me, he’s such a sweet boy. I can’t imagine treating my child that way sick! And my older son loves him more than anything I don’t understand 😡
This hits close to home, I have a special needs adult brother and I’ve been left taking care of him for months at times and yes is though but he’s a human and did not asked for his condition. I ask god for patience and strength every time and I have never thought about abusing him. This is so shameful I hope god punishes them as they punished this poor child. Special needs people have a heart of a child they’re so innocent. I pray for every special needs person out there because not every family member is kind and accepting.
Social services should be shut down, they are useless AF!
I’m surprised they even called the cops . I’m surprised they didn’t hide him .
How can a mother do this to her child? Even better question, how can a HUMAN do this to a HUMAN?!
Just from the little bit of texts we saw it sounds like this mother (if you can call her that) hated her son because he had special needs. What is sad is she couldn’t and can’t see her son did not ask to have special needs.
You guys just had the case of the mother who left her 13 year old special needs daughter in the hot car for 5 hours so she could have sex and drugs.
There really does need to be a place or people who can care for these children when their parents don’t want to. Hopefully this will prevent more senseless abuse and deaths.😢
I just finished listening to day 2. Not only is this beyond horrific but the mother sits in court and continuously rolls her eyes, shakes her head no and whips her neck around to talk crap to her attorney every time someone speaks. She was chomping on gum with her mouth open so wide that the judge asked her lawyer to tell her to throw the gum out. I have seen hundreds of trials but listening to an hour of text messages between her telling her older son how to abuse his brother while she watched it on surveillance video from her phone while she is in the courtroom working.
I know, it has been painful to watch this. That poor child suffered the torments of the damned.
I cannot imagine doing such horrible things to my child. To anybody! Unfortunately, things like this are happening to other kids right now. There's a lot of good in this world, but there's also a lot of evil.
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Sick!!🤬🤬
She makes the Ferriters look better. This is sick!!! How can she abuse him as a punishment for being a burden?!?!
Are there no institutions for special needs children or home help?
Too many people are mistreating handicapped children, even murdering them.
I realise it must be difficult to raise such a child but torture and murder are certainly not the answer.
Where is the love? Your own child.
Permitting your "normal" child to torture his brother..
It blows the mind.
Absolutely, pitiful woman the abuse she put her so through is horrendous. It as though she got off on her authorization of her sons. This monster had money to buy cameras, cuffs sensors but just hot sauce for her son. Absolutely the worst case I have heard. The mental torture he had put on him. I hope she never sees the light of day
I have a special needs nephew. His cousins and ourselves would walk thru glass for him. How can sadists be walking among us until it's found out to this point. ??😭
This makes me so angry!!! She is an evil witch. And her accomplice. Hearing the text messages make my blood boil. Dear God. This is awful. I can't wait to see them sentenced. Their guilt is very evident. Based on those texts and the death of her abused and neglected son!!! Special needs son I might add!!!
They are pure evil
Pure disgusting evil woman! Her older son ( imo) had to go along with her commands in fear for his own life( but I think something not right with him too) her eyes are empty as if she has no soul. What human being could do this? She’s a monster! Not a mother, she kept her home in filth too. Just disgusting and heartbreaking!
There is a lot of evil people walking the streets in this world it is safe to keep to yourself you just never know who is good or bad and that poor boy got treated like dirt I feel for kids who suffer it's sick Rip to you young man
I can’t believe that a mother would do this to her son! It’s sad. Couldn’t you just give him away instead of doing so much harm to an innocent child. 😔
The devil doesn't need airtime
The horrifying fact is, somewhere in our beloved America, as I'm typing this, thus is happening to another child! Sometimes we get in other people's business when we shouldn't, however there are times when we MUST!! If you see something, say something. You just may be saving a child's life!! I do and always have believed in God, but sometimes I HAVE to wonder, why would ANY child ever have to endure this.....WHY???
How appalling that these 2 behaved in such an evil heartless way. Public enemy indeed!!! 😡 😢
unbelievable and very sickening
NO AL, we don't need more agencies helping people out. THESE PEOPLE shouldn't be having kids in the first place. Start there!
Evil. Pure evil. Rest in peace sweet young man. 😢🙏🏼
I whole heartedly agree and was saying the same thing. Just like an unwanted newborn, there should be some way for these children to be taken somewhere safe. Also, this is not the first time this has happened where the parent moved to another state to avoid CFS. All these losers with children of disability care about is the monthly checks they receive. Abused kids need to be taken out of the home before the parent/guardian moves out of state. There needs to be better accountability, interstate communication and systems in place.
She abused and manipulated the older brother. While is did participate I wholeheartedly believe that she abused him to the point where he felt he had no choice but be complicit
she should be jailed for the rest of her life. the hatred in those texts are from something evil. the son was compliant and i'm not sure if he's inherited her traits but it's possible.
Somethings not right with him;
So Disturbing & Very Sad! 🙏😥🙏😥
He needs to go to prison too
Having been a single dad myself of 2 boys. I don't understand this and it angers me. I worked hard trying to give my boys a good life. Longhaul trucking 3 trips a month. From sc to ca and back. I have health issues now from it. But id do it all over now if i had to. How could a mother do this?
Truly shocking , and if he had not died he would still be at the hands of monsters 🇬🇧
Sadistic, I will never understand. 😔
Sickening, that poor child. Bless his heart. May he rest in peace. Oh my, the mother is definitely sick. True evil for sure. She deserves confinement for life. GOD have mercy on her soul. So cruel
She makes Jodi Arias, Amber Heard, Lori Vallow Daybell look like child's play.
There is an agency. It’s called Child Protective Services. As in every country, it’s a terribly flawed system 😔
Why why why???????
She can't remember nothing. She can only remember how he was sneaky and deceitful. The mother wanted gum dead. She now suffering from pysd and forgetfulness, she had a good job so the boy coulda eat what he wanted. There is so much evil in this world.
This is something that we don't even think about doing to NO ONE!
Reminds me of the Dakota Collins case, where they used hot sauce too, horrific. I’m glad that poor boy is out of his misery 😢
What a monster 😮
So sick of mothers ill treating their kids.
My Heart hurts for her son❤ May God Bless this little Angel. What a evil Person she is..
This should be a death penalty case.
This is just crazy ….LOCK HER UP & throw away the Key ! The brother is gonna be a menace to society also because of the things he’s been taught to do to his brother & it’s a learned behavior that’s not gonna disappear overnight
My heart breaks for this child 😢 I also feel for the jury who had to hear and see what this so called mother and brother did to this child!! after seeing what she did I can’t imagine any of it will ever leave them 😢 !! I hope she lives a long painful life in prison so she has to think about what she’s done !! My heart breaks for what he had endure by the hands of his mother and brother 😢
The more you call people evil or inhuman and ignore the root cause of the problem, the more children will suffer. Darnell hit it on the head. You need a way for people to get help or give up their rights to problem children easily and with no consequences. I care for disabled adults. I have an unusual amount of patience. But most people aren't built for this. They get frustrated, overwhelmed and start justifying their inappropriate behavior. It's not inhuman. It's entirely human. When i see people judge these kinds of cases so harshly, i think that they've never had to deal with kids like this. I also know that if i filmed most parents 24/7, i would see abusive behavior.
This poor Child. I just can't think of him going through this torture on a daily basis from his own Mother and Brother. I hope Prison Justice is Swift ...
What is wrong with some people man. Awful 😢
I totally agree with the first guy, saying there should be a agency where parents can bring kids that they can’t take care of anymore, no questions asked! I no it sounds cold, but it’s better then being stuck in an abusive situation….
Sadly the foster care system is often worse. Look at the Turpin children.
Shame .....SHAME on you
It's evil.
I am watching the older son Paul testify and he looks terrified of this POS MOTHER-the reading of text messages is horrific- and she worked in the same court house as trial - her co-workers have to be shocked!! The camera spans across her (mother)and I am filled with RAGE -god forgive my thoughts!! God Bless Timothy🙏🏻
How horrible, I can’t believe someone, especially a mother, would suggest putting hot sauce on his genitalia. It infuriates me!
She’s not going to have very fun in jail.
Which, of course, is good
Court tv is no longer available locally on my antenna. So sad
I've been listening to her testimony today (Dec 14). She is throwing her son Paul under the bus. This woman is a sociopath.
where?
It is shocking…..chilling….evil !!!!
😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
The 15 yo, who was in special ed classes? Was he going to school? Didn't any teachers or aids report this? I CAN say from experience, that we see this kind of abuse and neglect VERY frequently. The staff at the schools are not allowed or willingly refuse to report it, less the student not come to school anymore...or miss many days. WHY? Because the admin wants the daily attendance money. YES, it is true. I've witnessed it! Not only that..the type, and quality of education --or attempts to educate these students..the best you can given their limitations, is absolutely pathetic! Frankly, down-right criminal in it's neglect, and lack of concern by teachers, aids, and the admin at the schools and districts. Their main goal is to keep them quiet and safe. NOT TO EDUCATE. Even their self care is not taught, beyond toilet training. Because that is something the staff doesn't want to deal with.
Omg how sad. Maybe think about getting a ton of secret evidence against the school. Tell not a soul. The best person to keep a secret is yourself. Whatever you can gather, then take it all to who you know will do something. Or even the news. Please speak out , please.
He was home schooled
Not a surprise but he was " "homeschooled" so.she could continue the torture and abuse without being discovered.
I dont agree that she/they were torturing him because he was any kind of nuisance. They both are twisted and evil and wouldn't wanna give him to " some agency " because they enjoyed and got off on doing this. Thats what most of these cases are, not that they were overwhelmed or even drug addicts. I know plenty of addicts and alcoholics that are 💯 better parents than these .
This family is so messed up...
Court TV has made several comments regarding the Mother's hair braids. First. I have never seen a picture of her without braids. Maybe she doesn't know how to style her hair. Is that a clue regarding how she was raised as a child or if she is a lazy person? Either one could be😅 her reason for her to have the desire to get rid of her challenged son. I don't think her braids were worn intentionally, nor do I think she wore her hair like that to get a reaction from the Jury. So sad that there wasn't anyone that stepped forward for the child that couldn't help himself! May he rest in peace.
Lazy? For having braids instead of choosing to style her hair? I can agree she's a crappy person, but it seems unnecessary to pick at things like her braiding her hair as a symptom of her pathology. What about people who ride horses? People who... wear braids?
This is sickening beyond words! Evil incarnationed.
Now she got panic attacks. I would feed my brother and report her. Tothe authorities
Pure evil
Evil heart and soul but some people would kill their whole family for money not money this time just evil
so so so sad unbelievable, poor poor boy, he sufferd so much, no food, sleeping in the closet with hands on his head, cold bath, I stopped listen this is so hard to hear, this is toture
Some family members like that, they love to see u suffer. She thought the boy was pretending
Why are you guys not showing the live trial?
people just to say special kids were a blessing ,
times have changed !!
They both need to be locked away for the REST of there life..
How come Sally Smith wasn’t there
Why couldn't she send the boy to a residential home? She hated that boy. Her fridge was full of food and she bathing him in cold water, and his brother could've helped him out
The Son shouldnt be charged. He was obviously manipulated by his Mother and most likely scared she'd do the same to him. He needs some severe counseling that's for sure. The "Mother" needs to go to jail for a VERY long time!!
Read the room, sir. 😳
Will someone please tell me why she did this kind of thing. Did I miss something?
I don't know but I have a feeling she is a very inadequate individual with a need to control.
Why didn’t she just let CPS catch up with her and surrender him? Awful.
That lack of memory defense failed big time.
i think Michigan should sue Oklahoma for just letting her go like that .... someone is now dead because of that decision and lack of action