LIVE COURTROOM | Michigan mother who tortured, murdered son to learn sentence
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- A Norton Shores mother is guilty of torturing and murdering her teenage son.
Now, a judge will give Shanda Vander Ark her sentence:
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Crying for Timothy and all of the abused children in this world. I wish that evil didn’t exist.💔
Amen
i agree
❤️ me too
❤ I know. So cruel. Heartless.
I agree! I’ll just keep praying for these innocent souls & for this world to change.
I was severely abused as a child and if anything it showed me what not to be to my children. It is NO EXCUSE!!!
Same
I pray for Jesus to heal all that you endured.
Me too sweetie ❤️✝️🛐🕊️
Right!!
EXACTLY!
I am so sick of people using their bad childhood as an excuse for their own criminal acts. Lots of severely abused people have grown up to be great parents.
Some are damaged and repeat the abuse. It's all they know and normal for them. That is well documented. The beat goes on until somebody pays the price.
It’s unfortunately true and clinically proven in many cases. It’s like this: 80% of smokers don’t get lung cancer but 80% of lung cancer sufferers smoke.
Regardless of her sad soppy stories there was no proof of her mental illness. She has none. But her elevator doesn’t go all the way to the top, that’s clear. How did nobody notice all her life???
True. Sadly, everyone responds differently to abuse. I’m just glad she will never be free. Timothy did win. He’s with Jesus now. Free of any pain, or fear. Nothing but love and light surrounds him. That much, I am absolutely certain. Fly high angel baby.
I totally agree. I was(am) a victim of every kind of abuse imaginable and I NEVER treated my children like this. My thoughts and prayers are with Timothy's siblings. RIP TIMOTHY. 🙏 🪦 ❤
AMEN
"I don't believe you intended to kill him, I think you intended to continue on torturing him for as long as you possibly could" so true, so sad❤ rest in peace dear Timothy
Look at her, she has no remorse
@@Troy-v69 none whatsoever 😢
True. So incredibly hurt about this beautiful child.😢
Awful 😖
Truth
Thank you judge for leaving everyone with that beautiful picture of Timothy…
Yes, that was so wonderful! Tears for Timothy.
Yes!!!
Yes, Thank you judge that was beautiful.❤
Da
What an amazing judge. He had me bawling. ❤😢
The thing is that nobody’s going to remember her by her level of education they’re gonna remember her as the woman who tortured and murdered her son
Right, I thought what a narcissist she seems to be.
And, what's with the braids?
Timothy had no friends to come speak for him. He wasn't allowed to leave his house to meet anyone. He didn't have school to escape the hell they live with... like many kids do. He was trapped... with a monster. I'm SO relievead the judge sees her for who she is! Thank God.
❤ may today mark the day as timothys actual birth day a day that celebrates a wonderful little boy and how courageous we all see him may this day show his voice his crys his smiles and with his photo i believe he sentenced his mother he spoke through the judge and he got his justice ❤
@dragonqueen4799 ditto. I love your handle "dragonlady" Are you a GOT series fan? I sure am..I can't wait for season 2 House of the Dragons.
exactly I couldn’t even be a lawyer for these people..
Did he say parole or no parole.,I hope she NEVER gets away Timothy didn't get away with his precious ❤..it started snowing the Lord's pleased and hope his sweet soul is smiling.
My wife was sexually abused at age 5&6 and then at 14 was kidnapped and raped by a serial rapist, she grew up pretty damn good and has such a kind Heart. She’s the Mother of my 6 children and I couldn’t ask for a better mom.
I am glad to your wife overcame the abuse she endured as a child. ❤❤❤❤❤
@@cynthiaarrington8368 she has her moments still but compared to when we first got together 16 years ago she has healed so much. Thank you 🙏🏻
Wow she has been thru so much. So glad you found each other and have 6 beautiful children. Sending hugs to her 🤗
@@Missstrish I really appreciate it . I hope all is well with you
*OUTSTANDING* It's special when 2 folks find their soul-mate. It's so rare nowadays it's bonkers.
31 yrs of marriage and all of grade schooling. So 39 years together!
God Bless ya both.
For the judge to say that he is grateful that Timothy passed away so that he will no longer be tortured.. that speaks such volume in this case.. absolutely horrific. May he rest in peace 🙏❤
Yes this case really proves there are things one can suffer worse than death
Rest in peace with Jesus sweet boy 😢
Also Paul isn't free. But he is free from her now.
Also her little one is not with her.
As true as this is, it’s so utterly heartbreaking 💔
I’m so glad the judge spoke to her that way! Made sure she knew that she was disgusting
Yes. Powerful statement from the judge. "You don't win." Your evil has been revealed. "You can't hide in the darkness anymore."
The judge did a wonderful thing for Timothy "he won".
There is still much in the darkness unf...
@@ritaatchison5327 Gabriel is in danger
This woman is one of the sickest...it would be bad enough that she killed her own child, but she didn't just kill him and get it over with, she tortured him for a long time. Not only did she torture him,she had another person torture him too. I guess one person to do the torturing wasn't enough,she's disgusting!!!
She's beyond disgusting and evil.
You can see her inside on her face
So true.
She's pure evil and they can act normal when they are at a job because their job is to fulfill their sick ego, like of they are normal, but they aren't. Until someone dies then can their true side show.
Yeah her other older son helped her….dispicable
This judge is exactly right! She didn’t want him to die because her fun would be over. Definitely up there with the worst cases ever.
😮😳😳
That made my literal heart hurt 😩
She kept on flipping through papers and writing, she is so out there in denial that she is WRONG in all she did to her son.
Definitely is 😓😰
@@Makeachange...The majority of defendants that I’ve witnessed who focus on doodling or writing are always guilty. And refuse to acknowledge the proceedings as if they’re not willing to accept the overwhelming evidence or verdicts.
So sick of hearing how she worked for the courthouse... She's a evil murderer. Nobody cares what she did for a living
evil murder is evil murder and there's no greater sentence she could have received in a state without capital punishment, but I do find what she did for a living highly relevant. defense argues negligence & lack of understanding to fight these charges. To learn she was a functioning member of society, above average intelligence & had a deeper understanding of the law than the average individual, just totally contradicts the defense's argument and further adds to what a deranged person she is.
All that knowledge she learned to become a lawyer, she used to manipulate the system until circumstances caused a massive slip in the facade she built up and police were forced to investigate. This wasn't some average person that might not know the nuances of our legal system & the punishments she could have received for her actions. As a licensed lawyer, she knew very well about possible defenses & what could have happened to her if people found out how she was treating Timothy.
Agree
👹
Evilness!!!! AT ITS BEST!!!
Yes.
I was stunned when I learned Ted Bundy studied law and worked for the police a short time. He said on tape that's how he learned how to beat the system for awhile.. And he went to church to make a "good public impression" that he used later in the trials.. When I watched Shondas video (camera footage of the police officer that talked to her after finding the body) she plays such a dramatic role and all of it was a lie. Even there, between her fake sobbing, she was talking bad about her deceased son.. Those types are cold blooded and highly manipulative.
I don't believe I've ever heard a judge deliver a closing log with so much compassion and adoration for the victim.
I appreciate this judge very much. He is completely fair!
He examines his every move and thought.
Satan
This Judge was fantastic, I love the emotion he had, it was absolutely satisfying when he told Shanda 'you cant hide in the darkness anymore everyone knows who you are and what you did' also when he said 'Timothy won' thank god for that Judge.
She should have to also be sentenced to only eat that hot sauce for life that she fed her starving son.
YES!!!!!!
Indeed. Prison justice will prevail. Do your thing inmates. I have not one ounce of anything for this creature.
YEP, & no worries they'll look after her! Even if shes in protection Ha Ha Ha 😂
R.I.P sweet Timothy
straight right out of the bottle
also no bed, no sheets, no clothes, and only take long iced showers in the middle of the night
Go easy on Johnson- he is doing his job and society a favor- if he did NOT argue for her at sentencing she could claim ineffective counsel. A retrial would have been a travesty in this case.
Absolutely!
@@Cbruno3 see my comment just below at very head of video (if you are interested) she is garbage.
He had a job to do. He was grasping at straws that only made the prosecutors case stronger. He could barely look or speak to her, rightly so. His job was tough. I'm sure this case kept him awake
@@Cbruno3 I get that. But, I didn't like the way he treated Paul F. during the trial. He was so condescending and borderline nasty.
Got it and understand. But he had very bad facts and in the end, a defense is the bedrock of our system which is till, arguably , the best in the world -----for all its faults. It often makes a-holes out of defense attnys. Unavoidable...but grace is called for - you are all correct Bye all and bye bye Shanda!!!!!!
This may be the first time ever that I’ve seen a Judge take the time to give such a heartfelt message in honor of the victim… for a brief moment I felt as if Justice was truly served… The young boy dying was a blessing because he won’t go on to be literally tortured anymore… Even typing that gave me goosebumps…. R.I.P. Timothy -
It reminded me of Letecia Stauch's sentencing, the judge in that case spent about 20 minutes talking about how she had betrayed her family and the consequences of taking a life. Really impactful stuff. I can't imagine having that job.
The defense attorney appears almost happy. I wonder if he was relieved that this horrible trial is over
The defense attorney said this was the worst case he ever had to defend...he said Justice was served
I don't think he slept well that night.
I LOVE this judge!!! Thank you for saying what we are all thinking! This woman is the most disgusting mother & I hope the other mothers in prison give her what she has coming to her! I don’t care what her childhood was like… there is NO excuse for her actions🤬
Thank you believe me she will get what she has coming to her
ALWAYS a reason. God is merciful.
THEY ARE GONNA HAVE A FIELD DAY WITH HER
Yeah this judge didn't say much till sentencing... and his words said what I was thinking the whole case. Rest easy Timothy.
She certainly will cop her right wack!! Child killers/tamperers, are not welcome in jail, ya wouldnt wanna be in her shoes, shes in for a rude shock!😂
I’m glad that my dad who was severely abused physically and sexually as a child didn’t grow up and starve and torture me. I’m so sick of people using that as an excuse. You’re supposed to RISE ABOVE YOUR RAISING.
Thank you. you said it!
Exactly right. As a psychiatric & substance abuse nurse in the community health care system, I can atest to the numerous people who, determined to give their children a better home than they had, having been abused, instead sought therapy, support groups (& often God) to learn how to be good parents. Evil behavior is a CHOICE, as I've seen in my 35+ years, over & over.
I agree. I come from a history of generational sexual and substance abuse. I am now a mother. I am sober and my goal is to not only give my child a better life than I had but give them as much opportunity and support as I can so they can find success and happiness on their own terms.
Absolutely. It's used way to much as an excuse.
"Rise above your raising" 🙌🏾
You ARE HONORABLE Judge Kacel! There was no punishment appropriate for such evil. Thank you for doing this for this child.
I know it happens, but as a mother, I can’t wrap my head around anyone treating their child that way.
Great said !!
Great said !!
Especially someone who had her education and abilities!!!!
The audacity and callousness to request to have the restitution for her sons funeral expenses removed. My goodness this woman is vile.
I cannot imagine how horrific it must be for the one person in the world who is supposed to love and protect you, to hate you, abuse you, and ultimately murder you. It's just unfathomable.
Happens everyday now 😢
Amen.... Wow
How can someone exist just to be tortured to death and that's all they know yes it's unfathomable it seems so unfair
I think my parents hated me. They didn’t murder me. I survived. If I wasn’t wanted … they had a responsibility to not have me.
After foster care..this is how she treated him. My God people are devils in skin
I can't imagine being a lawyer and having the job of defending such and evil, disgusting monster.
I was just now thinking exactly the same thing.
It's a lot easier for this guy, cause she's already guilty. He can do his job knowing she is going to be in jail for life. He's just shepherding her through.
They're not "defending an X, you fill in the blank"; they're there to make sure the constitutional right to a fair trial for the accused is carried out. It isn't about belief. If you were accused, I'm sure you'd want the same rights respected. 🎉
@@jeanettecook1088
Does this lawless, faithless monster have any rights?!
Well, imagine it , these lawyers are used to supporting the same type of evil and silencing those who speak out about the same types of evils going on in the foster care and CPS systems.
She is despicable. Stop writing. It’s time to go to prison lady.
..and stop unscrewing to sip the bottomless water bottle. I couldn't look at her last night.,everything about her persona was nauseating, to me.
That’s no lady there-she’s a Demon Spawn
If I got sentenced to prison, I wouldn't mind spending a few nights with her ;)😘
All she cares about is the Correction of bachelor degree to DOCTORATE..
PATHETIC!
I know right? She thinks this is so impressive! Not to her future prison mates!
Timothy's brother and sister's speeches, moved me to tears. They loved their brother. Timothy knew they loved him. The Judge delivered his speech with grace and dignity and no one could have said it better. Let's try to remember the beautiful soul Timothy was in life. Rest in eternal peace, Timothy Ferguson xx
Yes..... Well said
❤ agreed
With all that love how did they let those evil relationships GET AWAY WITH THAT HIDEOUS DEVIL
Amen
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Level of education? Dogs have litters and they take better care of their pups, that woman is pure evil, no heart…
Although she wasn't listening, I appreciate what all the judge said here and that he took the time to really think about it this way.
She was definitely listening
@@lostineggsaisle Definitely, it's just her manipulative ways trying to kick in but she definitely heard every word 💯!!!
Graduating summa or magna or whatever cum laude means absolutely NOTHING when you can't even take care of your very own son.
She heard EVERYTHING he said..she just didn’t have the balls to look at him as he said it. She’s pure evil. She don’t give a damn that she murdered her own son. May God have no mercy on her soul, cause she had NONE for that child. R.I.P Timmy.
I’m sure she was listening
I worked in prisons for 16 years. The inmates will be waiting for her and she will have hell to pay. How will the inmates know she is coming? Prison officers will tell them.
Yup my cousin was in prison and a guy came in that raped and killed a child. I was on the phone with him when I heard an inmate tell him he’s up.. I said what does that mean.. that’s when he told me about this horrible guy and said he already got his beaten now he we take turns so he never gets a moments peace it can be kicking his chair, taking his food, hanging up on his calls etc… hoping this is her future and it still wouldn’t compare to what she did to that poor child..
😁
Inmates are also allowed television the news will tell them 😊
She is a lawschool graduate of high ranking, theyy will need her help.... so they will be nice to her.... ☹️☹️
Spot on....this is a very sad fact. If she has something worth trading some will make allowances and take her free help besides she will most likely be sent to a prison with child killing mother's anyway. The justice in this case is this monster never gets to see the light of day again! @@athensmajnoo3661
She was abused as a child, raised dogs, went to law school the list go's on but deliberately tortured her son to death the judge was holding back his tears. Rip Timothy ❤
I was physically and sexually abused as a child- now I have my own child. What I’m doing is going to therapy weekly to help resolve my past trauma so it doesn’t project onto my baby, ever. I’m also dead set on providing him a much better life than I ever had. Abuse is not an excuse!! Rip Timothy ❤
She treated the dogs better ??
She treated the dogs better than her own son! She had common sense. She knew better. What she did to Timothy she chose to do.
@@heavencriss6126I wish you healing and peace. God bless ❤
WELL SAID. THATS THE TRUTH!
The two older children are so eloquent and seem totally normal. They loved their little brother.
@@trishan9537they said her older children were eloquent. We’re not talking about her education.
@@trishan9537huh? 🧐
I applaud the judge for his statement 👏🏻!! Absolutely heartbreaking case. RIP, Timothy ❤🕊️
I take that back. You were not there for Timmothy because of your controlling mother and father. Shanda and Paul are to blame ….not you or your sisters. Please put the blame squarely where it belongs….on the abusers. You had no choice but to save yourself because of the abuse of your mother, father…step or not.
Yes he could not have said it better!💯🙏
Thank you to Timothy’s brother and sister for standing up for him and paying respect to who he was. He was loved. I’m sure thought of the good times with you guys kept him going through all the misery he was tormented with. May Shanda rot in jail forever.
Um, his brother was convicted of helping to torture him. Not exactly a loving brother.
He had more than one brother. The young man who gave a victim impact statement is his oldest brother, he was married and living in another state when all of the abuse occured.
@@antmanv05they were referring to Eric jr, (he goes by another name, believe Nolan or something like that) not Paul who committed the crime. Go back and watch the video. Mean that in the nicest way. This brother gave a very powerful statement. Timothy had 2 older brothers.
Amen
She hid him isolated him and tortured him. He went to live with her in January. He was dead by July. Six months of starvation and torture.
This judge handled this with grace!! This woman is disgusting, absolutely no remorse!!!
Also, the defense attorney had a thankless job. I think 🤔 he came off as a gentleman. Lots of respect
She showed no remorse whatsoever,hope she gets what she deserves in prison and they put her through hell for what she did to her poor son Timothy bless him
Yeah, I hope she becomes the "public toilet" in prison....that she is shown the value of life. RIP Tim, you won!!!!
I don't think she'll last long behind bars: "prison justice"!!! @@lystaylor6416
No remorse!!!
Wow. The judge was spot on and did such a good job with the delivery. Just heartbreaking and unbelievable
This judge is great. He spoke so eloquently and clearly about who and what this woman is.
You ev.. l. as.... b e..tch. took her frustration out on a precious child
She is so concerned about correcting her education.. like wtf. A murderer is a murderer! She had one job. To love and protect HER child! She committed the worse crime imaginable..
This MONSTER wants everyone to know she has a LAW DEGREE????
She is hidding something..The case is only partially resolved
Where is the biological father, why didn't he ask for custody of the boy
@@henriettalucero3526from what I understand.. the father did have custody.. but then dropped him off with her.. and it was long after that this all happened 💔
When the judge said that Timothy has won…wooweee I starting crying. So powerful. I like how he brought it back around from her telling Paul, that Timothy wasn’t going to win. May God have mercy on her soul cuz it’s hard for us to ❤️🙏🏼
Omg me too, straight chills went over me. Very powerful, as well as his siblings statements. You can tell living with her before she lost custody was he** for them 😪!!
I cried at that point too. What a beautiful soul that judge is to have given Timothy the gift of such dignity at the end. He said everything we all wanted to say and truly gave Timothy a voice.
took the words out of my mouth@@dreamcatcher3861
She doesn't deserve mercy from God. She is the DEVIL.
Yessssssss !
We lost our Autistic son in April of 2000. I cried through most of this testimony hearing what abuse Timothy had to endure.
What a tragedy for a child that didn’t process information as normal to be treated like she imposed on him. She is a monster and should not see the light of day. She deserves the harshest punishment available.
Our son was such a blessing from God and brought so much joy to our lives. I always thought God chose me special to care for one of His special child, I miss him so much but one day we’ll be together again!❤️
Timothy deserved a mother who would have seen him like you saw your son. I'm very sorry for your loss, but I also believe you will see him again one day. 💛
I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏
This judge is amazing, he couldn’t have said it better and putting up Timothy’s photo like that! 🥺
no more suffering Timothy you just rest in eternal peace 🩵
One of the best sentencing speeches from a judge I have ever heard
Agreed,the judge spoke from his heart.
From the heart, I felt this. I bet he lost it as soon as he left the bench, he was so affected by this and I think that’s something we forget as civilians, that judges and prosecutors put themselves inside these homes, in the victims shoes, at the scene of the crime & take on their burdens as their own in order to get Justice. God bless them & give them peace!
I wouldn't go that far
Judge Kacel is a Legend for his calm and compassion.
Thank you prosecutors and judge for standing for this young boy that had no one else. His life mattered and you gave him dignity.
How old was the Boy
How old was the Boy
15@@MiaVallez-ed5wb
15 years old@@MiaVallez-ed5wb
I was abused and trafficked as a young person. I have suffered a life of PTSD but went through yrs of Trauma Resolution Integration program and therapy. I am a normal functioning human being and would never thought of doing this to another human being let alone a 15 yr old child. May your soul be RIP Timothy.💙💔💙 you did not deserve to be tortured by your family. 💔💔
God Bless You today and every day going forward!
Remember what the P in PTSD stands for. Don't let your past define you.
You are a fighter 🫂
God bless you ❤❤❤
No remorse and no love for her children…..she is not a mother, woman or even a human that has any feelings….
Animals are much more caring towards their offspring than this woman ever was…
I agree. Animals show more love and compassion than this inhumane so-called mother. Straight up trash doesn't even describe her......
Wickedness personified
Just pure evil.
I wish she could spend the next 10 lifetimes in jail being treated like she treated her son. But the judge did what he possibly could. She is pure garbage. The judge summed her up very well.
I agree!
She will spend eternity in hell 🔥
I hope someone has some reaper sauce for her food
Sadly not everything she did but the gals in Jail will do the trick,
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
She was never a mother, she’s not even human. She is a monster. There is absolutely no defence for her depravity. She is pure evil.
I have nothing but respect for this judge and passing the sentence he did. In my opinion, prison is too good for her.
Rest in peace sweet Timothy ❤️
Well said. She is a monster. Karma will be coming.
Disgusting, he definitely is in heaven and God is caring for him. And we should be praying for all these situations there are a lot of them, God bless America
Rest I peace Timothy' may you be flying with the Angels xxxxxxxxxxx❤😂😢
This was evil at its most extreme. I wish that she could eat hot sauce on stale bread for every meal in prison. Maybe have ice baths every day to have a some inkling of what Timothy had to endure. Too bad the law wasn’t an eye for an eye in this case. Life in prison & her breathing is not good enough for this MONSTER that l can’t even call a Mother. Hell will be your real prison …….
Prison will be heaven compared to the hell her son went through
her lawyer, "400 years ago, we burned people like her at the stake."
me, "hmm, interesting. Go on."
I'll bring matches
I have never seen a judge speak with such compassion and respect for the victim . The fact he said he wanted people to remember Timothy as he was to give him dignity made me well up . He gave Timothy his victory ,thank you sir
😭😭😭 That poor child! She didn’t set a tear during sentencing? I can not comprehend that kind of evil. God rest his soul and may God bless the Judge!
Wow the first thing this woman is concerned with is that everybody is documenting and understands her degree of schooling. unbelievable
I agree. I really didn’t understand why her education even needed to be listed. Who really cares besides her?
Kudos to the judge who while sentencing this despicable person, his words were full of compassion and love towards beautiful Timothy. Fly high 🕊️, beautiful child, please fly high! ♥️🤍
She is not sick as her attorney claims. Mentally ill doesn’t preplan torture of their child and scheming with another child to add to that torture. That is pure evil . She is nothing but evil.
Speak that truth !!!
Yes indeed
I have so much respect for this Judge.
Rest in peace Timothy. Rest in Peace.
I hope the other mothers in prison treat her like she treated timothy
right!
Believe me they will
Count on it sis❤
They won't. It's not like that in women's prisons. "prison Justice" is few and far between.
@@lostineggsaisle it's not as prevalent as in the men's prisons that's for sure but if you think there isn't women gangs in prison or mothers in prison or just straight thugs taking action you'd be dead wrong.
They couldn't give her what she deserves anyways..she deserves to be treated like Timothy til she goes.
Can I just say as a survivor of being mentally physically ans sexually abused by my step dad as a child .... we do not accept her ... I have NEVER abused my kids or treated any child in the way she has ... she is disgusting.. her older children the prosecution and the judge have all Been fantastic and shown the love and respect Timothy deserves.... rest in peace Timothy you are safe from that horrific monster !!!!! Xxxx
I just read your comment and I’m so sorry what has happened to you as a little girl. I was thinking as I read your comment how you must feel about the Gypsy Rose case? I only ask because I myself had a horrific childhood. I couldn’t do anything about the abuse till one day when I turned 16 and left home and never returned or spoke to my mother even again after all these years. She’s still alive in her 80s and I’m now 59 years old. I understand why we’re asked to forgive our abuses, it’s to allow us to move on in life and not allow that person to take up space in our brain, body or soul. I don’t believe that saying is true at all.
After leaving home, I never looked back or even thought about her again and still after all these years the only thing that comes to mind about my mother is when I hear stories like Gypsy rose and her fake reasonings for killing her mother.
I get so upset when I see people that believe her story because they watched a lifetime movie. Maybe if people dug deep into the facts of who the Real Gypsy is they to would understand why she truly belongs in prison for life. They also she realize who’s “Ruby Rose Blanchard”
She like Nick had Ulta eagles and Gypsy would become Ruby and not Gypsy.
stated in the videos when she was all dressed up, licking the knife that killed her mother.
So basically, what I can’t wrap my head around is how there’s so many more worse case of child neglect and abuse out there but these other people didn’t kill their parents or abuser.
In the video with Gypsy and her mother I see a woman who over loved that girl. I myself have never experienced that kind of love. I understand things are different behind closed doors because that was my life but it wasn’t that bad. She was able to walk about that house and do what she wanted. The only one thing she was prohibited from doing was going out into the public without her wheelchair. I believe the only fear Dede had was for Gypsy to release the truth. I’m sure most of the fighting that happened in that home was about gypsy, threatening her mother that she’s going to go public with the truth.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is a fake, fraud and will continue with her bad behavior.
The only people that Failed
Gypsy was the court system. They should’ve ordered that after she completed her prison term that she’s to go straight into a long term mental health treatment!
For two years or longer. It will not shock me when and if she has a child or two that she will continue to do anything to get attention, that is her biggest downfall she has had attention from the moment she was a little girl all the way up to the moment she get out of prison.
@@BostonBitch333I know this comment isn't intended for me and I agree with most of what you have to say, except for this. DeeDee didn't just put her in a wheelchair for public sympathy. She gave her medication that was not needed, put her through numerous unnecessary painful surgeries. That is abuse. DeeDee abused her daughter. DeeDee was a scammer and a manipulator. That being said though, no one has the right to take another's life. I think a lot of people failed in this situation though. It's a shame it had to go so far. Gypsy definitely needs mental health care. I agree she should be mandated by the courts to have that. Normal people don't kill or plan or manipulate others to kill. I believe she herself is a manipulator because she learned from the best. This whole situation is a mess. I bet if this story wasn't in the limelight she'd still be in jail.
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Dee Dee was most definitely not this over loving parent you have made her out to be. I agree with above comment, she abused her daughter in a way to benefit her, attention, etc etc. I can’t say I feel sorry for her. There is no way that Gypsy should have been allowed to enter society without mental health facility first for numerous reasons besides the murder itself. But your statement in defense of the mother is quite disturbing as well.
Gemma, 100% dead on!!
The Prosecutor was amazing in this case. He was spot on with explaining what an awful person she is.
Timothy weighed 69 lbs when he died.
The Jury took 69 minutes to decide the fate of this creature.
I knew at that moment God was watching.
Rest in Peace Sweet Timothy. You are in the hands of our Father. You are safe and you are loved ❤
Karma Shanda. Sweet, Beautiful Karma.
You MUST be born again to get in! No exceptions!
Go by scripture ONLY.
He that committeth sin is of the devil 1 John 3:8 kjv
And there is no rest for the wicked.
Remember, ALL the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing. Including this teenager.
You MUST be born again!
He's not in heaven. We must be honest, and go only by God's word, not use the imagination of our evil heart.
You mean to tell me the creep of a father, who delivered his son to this monster, couldn’t even make an impact statement?
Apparently not
He is accountable too.
Disgusting, isn't it? . Is he going to get arrested and punished? I hope so.
Is he being charged? He should be.
I hate that man. He needs to be held accountable!
@@lindaWilliams708The won’t even charge the 20 year old MAN who helped her with murder, you think they’re going to worry about the father?!
The judge’s speech was a beautiful tribute to Timothy and honored his memory. His brother and sister truly loved him. The judge was right Timothy won today❤
I don't even think his brother loved him either ,he got off to easy
he hasnt had sentencing yet@@passionbow1
@@passionbow1 hi I was referring to the brother that was giving the impact statement not the brother that helped the mother. However, I do think it’s important to consider that the brother who helped the mother is being charged as well for his part in this terrible crime.
Imagine being such a sadist that after torturing and murdering your child you come to sentencing upset that they didn't put juris doctorate on the psi🤦
I know!! Disgusting! All those corrections she made to the original paperwork.. like it’s: supposed to impress anyone !! 😡🤮
The Heifer is an arrogant,sadist,with narcissistic tendencies. Who the heck cares how educated the “person” is. It didn’t do her any good. This was a sad case of the family not caring about all the children in the family. Every aunt, uncle, older cousin, grand parent, should have know what this crazy woman was doing. She’s mentally detached from the real world around her.
Exactly. Like no one cares lady & it doesn't matter, your a murder, Being intelligent isn't making your sentence less.
Right!!!! 🤯 You cannot make this stuff up!
@@positivelyradiant9655I was like, “Really, that’s the 1st thing to address?” Her ego is huge and she has no ounce of empathy in her for her innocent child.
If we excuse evil for any circumstance we allow it.
TO IGNORE AN EVIL ACT IS TO COMMIT AN EVIL ACT
My son was diagnosed with Autism at 3 years old. I had him when I was young - he's now 22. He has transformed my heart and continues to make me a better person each day. I've learned so much from him, about myself, and the world in general. I am kinder, more compassionate, patient, accepting... I strive to live my life like he does - being myself, unabashedly. He's so much better at it than I am.
Her life and heart could have been so beautiful if she had allowed herself to love him.
He deserved so much more than her. If her lawyer is correct, there may be an explanation one day, but there will never be a justification.
Tim wins.
Timothy you beautiful angel. May your soul be at peace. No more pain from someone who should of loved you.
Blessed to hear your story. Yes, she could have learned to love, rather than destroy. Absolutely no justification.
Thousands of people crying at victims impact statements and that monster doesn't bat an eye!
She created and destroyed so many lives. There is not a shred of justice until she endures the same torture Timothy did. This case has made me physically ill. She makes me sick, as a human but most of all as a mom. She’s as dark and evil as they get. I hope suffering finds her.
She is going to suffer inmates are going to make her pay. Just like in a male jail. Wouldn't want any of the hurt comming to her. Most likely she will be picked on till dead over long period of time. The courts job was to put her there
Oh her prison name is gonna be. "HOT SAUCE"! HER loins are going to feel every vile, depraved, assault she inflicted on that poor child! She is going to get her Degree stuffed down her throat!
I learned about this case 6 days ago. I’ve lost 10 lbs and haven’t slept more than 10 hours in those 6 days. This has wrecked my soul. I am so heartbroken. I watch crime documentaries and such often. This is easily the most affected I’ve felt over a murder trial. For many reasons I’m sure. The point in saying all of this, I’m not a mom. And I’m 36 and have never been married. You don’t have to be a mom to feel devastation in regards to the death of an innocent child.
I have a grandchild whose mother was like her until the child started getting older, and she can now no longer abuse her without consequences from the child. But the child is now being groomed and has been hurt and groomed all of her life to have a mental view unlike no other. I have no idea to the fullest extent as to what the grand daughter has gone through. I still wonder every day if the mother will try to sell her to the highest bidder if she ever gets the chance. But she has the child licking out of her hand on the other side of the coin. How do they do this to their children? And the State Advacates are a joke!!!! We reported from birth to 12 years. The caseworkers were swamped by the mother and her sister to say my son and I were trying to take the child from her. That I wanted to have the child.
The young, gay, impressionable, caseworker closed the case before it was opened. Said he went to the school to interview when he did not.
I am so glad and grateful I am not the only one that feels the exact same sentiment. I've never heard anything remotely close to this. The last words and touch he felt was her holding his mouth shut and being called a dummy.
She DESERVES THE SENTENCE SHE GOT!! I FEEL SAD FOR ALL OF HER KIDS!!! IF she didn't want Timothy, she should of gave him to someone that would of LOVED TO HAVE A SON!!! I raised 3 Sons and I was abused too but I LOVED MY SONS, the hardly ever got a spanking!!!!! She's gotta Live with what she did to her own son!!!! Really the Saddest case I've ever heard of in along time😢😢😢😢😢
Couldn't have been better said by the judge.
Although late, Timothy won by the truth being revealed. As sick as it is so say thank GOD he wasn't able to be recessitated. He would have continued to endure the torture.
There is no way to "right this wrong".
Lock the door an throw away the key. Justice has been served.
The judge, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Robert’s all handled themselves with integrity and grace and I think they should all be commended for their professionalism.
That murderer on the other hand is the worst excuse for a human being possible. Knowing she will be able to live her life with a “punishment” that is so much more humane than what she inflicted upon Timothy is inscrutable and absolutely unfair.
She should spend her life eating bread with the same hot sauce she forced Timothy to eat. She should be forced into ice baths on a daily basis, dragged from place to place, not allowed to ever be in a comfortable position, timed on the toilet, and sleeping on a tarp in her cell and not the mattress she will be given. That’s the only way justice would be served.
Everyone in Timothy’s life and family should be ashamed of themselves. Not one person ever demanded to see him or even speak to him on the phone. I do not want to even think about what went through that child’s mind. Did he think everyone he ever loved was in on this? Did he think he was sent to his mother because they knew this what was going to happen to him?
We will never know. I just hope Timothy is finally able to rest.
Well said..this case is disturbing to the core. Rest in peace finally sweet Timothy. May Jesus comfort him forever while all evil rots in hell
Imagine if we had EYE FIR AN EYE LAW
I absolutely agree. She should be treated as poor Timothy was. What a sick monster.
Amen, I couldn't have been that polite.
@@miligutierrez9973it would certainly make people think twice about they are about to or are doing.
This woman will go down in history as one of the most malicious and evil monster to ever walk the earth and to think how many more children are living like this and counting down their days out there… truly breaks my heart. I wish we can save each and every one of them. I can’t stop thinking about Timothy and the horror he went through the last year or half of year of his short life. He didn’t deserve this, that Monster did not deserve his love and to be called ‘mom’. I have a 12 year old son who is a pre-teen becoming a teenager and he is starting to eat more as he goes through his growth spurts, I can never imagine not giving him the proper food and nutrition that he needs to nourish his growing body. We will never forget Timothy, may he rest well and fly free. He is now in a better place and out of reach of evil.
She's gonna have a hard time in prison.
I think about this at night. How many abused children are hidden and trapped inside houses or apartments that look normal on the😮 outside.
In today's age, when politicians are trying anything and everything, even attempting to pass the most ridiculous bills, to try to gain votes. But not one has taken on the rampant child abuse in this country.
I believe it is because some parts of our government believes children are property of their parents and the parents can do anything they want with that property. 😢
Evil gas many faces. This is beyond believe but I do not think she is the biggest monster on earth. Its much more worse in many places on earth.
@jokehokke283 oh she is....she is as bad as any monster
@nasmx1692 Well said👍!!
How can someone be so calm knowing they are getting life in prison?
This judge had so much love & concerning for Timothy, you clearly see he wanted to break down and cry as he was talking , it’s OK he didn’t have to cry. I cried for him. I cried for Timothy I cried for his brothers and sisters, the lost of their little brother. I cried enough tears for everyone.
I love the sentence he gave her. He couldn’t have given her a better sentence. Thank you Lord thank you
To bad Michigan does not have the death penalty. Shanda Vander Ark is the worst of the worst. No excuse for torturing Timothy! She will have a far better life in prison than Timothy had during his short life. And where was Timothy's father? Why didn't he step up to the plate?
Yes justice was served 🙏RIP young man your with the Lord now.. your safe.
Amen!! 🙏
I called myself. It just breaks out my heart into pieces .💔💔😭
And she should be sentenced to receive the same torture that she did to her son .
The words of her son broke my heart and she didn’t even flinch. She’s ice cold. Dead inside.
All she wanted was everyone to know how intelligent she is...not sorry for what she done to little Timothy or her family..
Shes pure evil....Rip Timothy 💙
Exactly my thoughts! I think she only spoke to clarify her education. Absolutely no emotion for any of her children.
Right?? Not intelligent enough. Thank god for her stupidity in recording all of her sadistic ways.. This case makes me nauseated.
@@leannemackness3909 Right? Lets get that prison resume correct. I wanted to see her face when her children were talking, and when the judge was talking at the end; he really put it perfectly. I still wonder if they will go after the father for giving Timothy back to her.
Her main interest was making sure everyone knows she has a law degree… nobody cares, lady!!
@@pcbrightlightsIt took her decades to earn that degree from a 2nd rate law school. Not impressed.
This makes me so angry! How can you torture your own son!!
Absolutely love this judge. He gave me chills with his speech.
Well done Judge. Thank you for sharing a beautiful picture of Tim Tim 🩵
Timothy won 🩵🩵🩵🩵 rip buddy.
I will never understand how a parent can harm their child, when I look at my children I see nothing but pure love
Powerful words from Judge. How hateful to ruin and take that boys life. Evil is too good of a word for her. Yes we know the truth now.
The judges statement brought me to tears. This is the saddest case I've ever seen. RIP Sweet Timothy. May you be at peace and in no more pain.
When he showed Timothy’s picture, I sobbed like a baby. This is just so damn unfair, my god I just cannot understand how this could be done and then for her to sit up there making him out to be something I absolutely don’t believe he was. Maybe he had a few behavioral issues but look at who and how he was raised! He didn’t ask for any of this and I am just so touched by Judge Kacel showing Timothy younger yes but letting the world see him that way.
I did too.
when did they show the picture?
That was probably the only picture the despicable adults in his life had of him.
I didn't see any picture..I heard they were sharing it but not with media...but everyone is saying they saw it?Where..I don't need to see him like but curious of where it's at in the video coverage of the trial
I know it’s the defence job to fight for her but I hate them 😢
I love how she asks for a pen (I think) and a person nearby nearly throws it at at her (see her expression). I don't think I could contain myself. This is a complete sham of a human being....just as sadist, psychopathic killer. Period. Thinking of Timothy today- a lot.
The pen was kind of ironic if you think about it. Had a pen thrown at her and now she is being thrown in the pen, lol! This is a devastating case. Incredibly senseless!
Right in @ planet I cannot remember being so upset, angry and disgusted. It is just ming boggling. I am into true crime for the same reasons many of us are (not including you necessarily, of course to be a true crime fan) It's about accountability and justice for victims!!!!!! Happy NY .... to Timothy, and his memory in better times.
Psychopathic killer is a bit of an overstatement.
@mauimeowi you're joking right? This is one of the most horrific crimes I've heard to date! And I am listen to many cases
I hope that she doesn't get any $ for books or movies made about this. Also wish she could be with the general population . Or maybe she will be?
How is the biological father getting by with not being prosecuted he had legal custody of this child?!?!
I know where the hell was he anyway?
The defense did his best to appear he is doing his job but the case is indefensible.
Agree there should be some legal action for him as well he dropped him off and never looked back with a court order the child was not suppose to be in her care
I was thinking this too, the male that also made these children (I don't think I can call him a dad or father, personal opinion from what I heard Paul say) but Paul in that first interview OVER and OVER kept saying how he was even worse to them. I def think he also needs to get highly looked at and the children need to be questioned more on him. I dont think she's only only one needing to be locked up.
Obviously a callous peace of garbage as well as the mother.
He should never be called a father.
We see the beauty and calmness of the snow falling in the background as we hear about the abuse this woman inflicted upon her child; she is totally out of touch with life
Vile. Even her attorney didn't console her while hearing the verdict. He knows where she needs to be.
Did you see him nodding his head ever so slightly. I watch enough behaviour analysis to see that as a subconscious agreement.
Can’t get Timothy out of my head , the pain and suffering he went through. Thank you judge for giving him respect and justice. RIP Timothy
Yes, me too and also Takoda Collins, a 10 year old boy suffered unimaginable torture by the hands of his own father.
She knew, very well, he was in a very bad condition.. she dragged him in and out of the closet.. had cctv on him.. She knew..and wanted to see it.. humiliation. she is sadistic.
I think she got off on it.
@@warialdasue yes.. Why else should she do all this? She puts a lot of energy and time in the torture structure. Even at her work...the same court.. she texted torture orders.
@@warialdasue obviously that's the motive
No sympathy for this animal, being a victim of sexual abuse myself there’s no excuse for what she’s done to her son. Many people are victims out there we don’t torture and kill our innocent children.
The scariest thing about this woman is that she doesn’t see anything that she did wrong. It must be hard to defend a monster like this. Mr. Johnson did his job despite his client being a monster. The Prosecutor earned his wings in this case!! God bless the surviving children and I hope they can live their lives without the guilt that only the mother should feel. RIP Timothy.
The one older son helped her torture him though
@@wendymcevoy7135 I believe he was afraid of his mother. If she could do that to Timothy there is no telling what she could do to him.
@@wendymcevoy7135 ya i think he should feel guilt for systematically torturing his brother to death. He couldve stood up to his mom, he was 18. He couldve called 911, he was going to work. He couldve told someone "my mother is ordering me to torture my brother, I'm scared of her, I'm worried about him, help". But no he choice to be part of bully brigade with her, further alienating the victim
@@SoulDelSolI do understand where you're coming from, but I'm sure he was also afraid of his mother. I saw his interrogation and he's almost in denial of how evil she was. But He absolutely partook and at times even enjoyed it, methinks.
I think when the defendant is this bad the lawyer will just purposefully lose the case
This judge is awesome ❤ thank you!
If there's a case that should have the death penalty as an outcome... this is it.
I think that... but I think her time in jail will be worse... once the others learn what shes in for, her life wont be worth shit ever again
I want to believe that she'll have a horrific prison life but I'm terrified by her intelligence and manipulative abilities. She could wind up being very powerful in prison if they aren't careful. She's worse than every pedo I've heard of and I thought they were the bottom of the barrel of humanity.
Just wrote the same thing, in a paragraph.
@brucebird133 absolutely. Women prisoners are not "accepting" of Mothers as child abusers. .her days are limited.
@@BostonHollyAndSnoopIt’s actually the opposite, it’s crazy the double standard giving that most mothers don’t hurt children and men are biggest offenders but it’s the men that pay and the women are given grace. And given her “legal intelligence” it’s said that she will be quite popular in prison. But I serve a God that gives the final punishment, and may she never rest in Hell
Her lawyer said, "She did what mom's do." 😳.... Really? Thank God most parents aren't like her. Her lawyer is as delusional as she is.😢
Poor baby boy, Timothy. My heart breaks for you. 😢
I'm glad she got life without parole.
I hope she gets the same treatment in prison that she inflicted on that poor boy. My God, she is pure evil.
The judge was amazing...his humility was outstanding...never seen the boy in question..until the judge showed the picture of Timothy...RIP Timothy...justice was done....Haven...
It is DISGUSTING THAT TIMOTHY'S father WAS NOT THERE! IT IS HIS TURN TO BE ARRESTED!!
I agree
Absolutely!! He left Timothy with her KNOWING that she had been declared a danger by a court 🤬
There really wasn't a way to know this was going to happen. She had been an ok mother to this point. From what i understand he lives in another state so it would have been easy for her to hide it from him. Hes done nothing wrong criminally speaking. Morally maybe, but not criminally.
NO, she had her parental rights taken away for abuse! @@KiraSieni
As a child killer .. she won’t have it easy in jail.. folks in jail recognize the evil done to innocence.. I can only hope she lives with looking beyond her shoulder the rest if her miserable life.. thank you Mr Johnson for stepping up .. I’m sorry you had to deal with defending such a horrific case.. hope she comes out of jail in a body bag., it’s a shame she still gets to eat!! Rest in Peace Timothy in the Palm of Gods Hands .. God loves you .. 🙏🥺💔😔🌹🙏
Agreed.
@@MomeGnomeuntrue.
@@MomeGnomethis is EXTREMELY untrue. She won’t make it 5 - 10 years
She will come out of jail in a body bag, sooner or later. But probably sooner!
Hope not.
I wish my mother would have been sentenced like this, instead they let her move to another state because it was "bad enough" she lost her children. Thank you Judge Matthew Kacel.
Did your family torture and kill your little brother? If not shhh
"She made one decision she shouldnt have made" uh no, lots of people work full time and go to school and take care of their families without torturing their child. Each act of abuse and neglect was a choice over and over and over. If she "did what moms do," that boy would still be alive and would not have been abused. She did not care.
Exactly. This defense attorney is a disgusting excuse of a human and will be accountable for this one day
I have to hand it to the defence attorney. Considering what he had to work with, I think he did an outstanding job with his closing statement. It must be so hard to defend a monster like that, going through the evidence, seeing it presented at trial. Having to sit next to that woman and hear her excuses and justification for her heinous acts. This case must have taken a massive toll on him.
I really think he did everything he could to not make her look respectable in any way throughout the entire trial. I can’t imagine what having to defend this monster was like. But he technically did his job - but he certainly did her no favors and I appreciate him not trying to convince the courtroom at any point of this trial that she was innocent or a good person.
@@chelbyxokay I don’t think there was a lot he could do throughout the trial. How do you defend her and what she did? The evidence was just overwhelming. The testimony’s, those text messages, the bullshit that came out of her mouth on the stand and the supposed memory loss, nausea, fake tears… I think he did what he could. It would be tough to defend someone with zero redeeming qualities and total lack of accountability. To think she’s a lawyer and still went to trial for this just shows how delusional she was. That right there is proof that she is unable to make legal decisions in her own best interests. Even a cop out Alfred plea would seem smarter.
Well spoken judge
@@michelledunne8990 absolutely! But he had the advantage of being able to say what he really thought..
That's how they make their living but it doesn't mean he believes she's innocent