A 44-year-old Michigan mother, Shanda Vander Ark, faced a guilty verdict for the murder and abuse of her 15-year-old son, Timothy Ferguson, who tragically passed away in July 2022, weighing only 69 pounds and exhibiting signs of severe malnutrition and hypothermia, according to WZZM.
Authorities ruled Timothy's death, who had disabilities, as a homicide. Vander Ark, vomiting during her trial when shown photos of her son's malnourished body, is set to receive a mandatory life sentence at a January hearing, as per online court records.
According to CBS News, prosecutors alleged that Vander Ark subjected Timothy to cruel treatment, including feeding him hot sauce, placing him in ice baths, and restricting access to the refrigerator and cabinets.
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