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The State contended that Shanda Vander Ark neglected her son who had autism because of his constant behavior issues. But the jury would have to decide whether she was responsible for torturing and starving him to death. After just two days of trial proceedings, the jury went into deliberations, deciding on Vander Ark's guilt. When the verdict arrived after an hour, she chose not to be in the courtroom to hear it.
The State contended that Shanda Vander Ark neglected her son who had autism because of his constant behavior issues. But the jury would have to decide whether she was responsible for torturing and starving him to death. After just two days of trial proceedings, the jury went into deliberations, deciding on Vander Ark's guilt. When the verdict arrived after an hour, she chose not to be in the courtroom to hear it.