Timothy Vander Ark’s mother was found guilty of the charges related to his death. Shanda Vander Ark, a 44-year-old woman from Norton Shores, the mom of Timothy who died due to starvation, was recently convicted in the murder case of her son who has special needs. According to the reports, along with Timothy Vander Ark’s mother, his brother Paul Ferguson also pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree child abuse, on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Since Shanda Vander Ark has been convicted, everyone has set their keen eyes on getting all the updates on the case and eagerly waiting for the sentencing. We have shared all the imperative details of this case, that you should know. Continue reading this article and know more. Swipe down the page.
Timothy Vander Ark Autopsy Reveals His Cause of Death, Mother Shanda Vander Ark Found Guilty
At the time of his passing, Timothy Vander Ark was just 15 years old. The teen boy reportedly died from starvation to death. Yes, you heard it right, the autopsy report of Timothy Vander Ark revealed the shocking cause of death of 15-year-old Timothy Ferguson with special needs. This heart-wrenching revelation came out during the trial this week. His mother, Shanda Vander Ark, puked on being shown pictures of her emaciated son’s body during the trial.
According to the prosecutor, Timothy Vander Ark was merely 69 pounds in weight at the time of his death. He died from a combination of hypothermia and malnourishment. Timothy Ferguson’s severe condition became painful. Matt Roberts, the prosecutor, confronted the victim’s mother with photos showing bruises and a severely wasted body. The courtroom drama took a disturbing turn when the accused mother violently vomited on the stand upon watching the images of her son’s deteriorated state.
For the unversed, Timothy Ferguson was discovered lifeless on July 6 last year, in the morning after police were called to the family’s home located at the end of Marshall Road, Norton Shores. Shanda Vander Ark was convicted of neglecting her son Timothy Ferguson, so severely that he died in the basement of their home. Her son was described by her as having high-functioning autism, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and several other mental ailments. When will be Shanda Ark sentenced? According to the reports, the convicted mother will be sentenced on January 29 on charges of first-degree child abuse and murder. Stay tuned to this website for more details and further updates.