GUILTY FL - Boy in a Box abuse trial - Parents, Timothy & Tracy Ferriter Arrested, Jupiter, Feb 2022

[lonetraveler]

I must say I'm very surprised that the defendant did not testify. I have formed my own opinion that he most likely feels justified in how he has treated his son and figured that he would want to explain why he had to do what he did. JMO

 

[Jurisprudence]

I must say I'm very surprised that the defendant did not testify. I have formed my own opinion that he most likely feels justified in how he has treated his son and figured that he would want to explain why he had to do what he did. JMO

My guess, he knew he wouldn't be able to deny his acts on cross.
jmo

 

[Gypsy Road]

I must say I'm very surprised that the defendant did not testify. I have formed my own opinion that he most likely feels justified in how he has treated his son and figured that he would want to explain why he had to do what he did. JMO

I was very surprised also. I was quite sure he would want to testify and tell his version, but I was quite wrong. I truly believe both Tim and Tracy to this day think that what they did was perfectly ok.

I had a very verbally abusive childhood and while I’m mostly “healed” from it, I can’t express how much it impacts a child - and I had no disorders like RF did. The box alone is atrocious abuse, but the verbal assaults and tone used with that child will impact him for the rest of his life. Maybe even more so than the box. My heart bleeds for this child. I truly hope that he can learn coping skills and recieve the love and care he never got as a child.

 

[Teche]

I was very surprised also. I was quite sure he would want to testify and tell his version, but I was quite wrong. I truly believe both Tim and Tracy to this day think that what they did was perfectly ok.

I had a very verbally abusive childhood and while I’m mostly “healed” from it, I can’t express how much it impacts a child - and I had no disorders like RF did. The box alone is atrocious abuse, but the verbal assaults and tone used with that child will impact him for the rest of his life. Maybe even more so than the box. My heart bleeds for this child. I truly hope that he can learn coping skills and recieve the love and care he never got as a child.

Thank you for sharing. I hope that RF is receiving the much-needed help he deserves.

 

[Weki]

In the end abusers/bullies are cowards. I too thought since he felt justified enough to turn down the deal, he would testify. This means he knows deep down what he did was wrong and there’s no justification and he’s just posturing like a tough guy for appearances sake.

 

[RickshawFan]

I must say I'm very surprised that the defendant did not testify. I have formed my own opinion that he most likely feels justified in how he has treated his son and figured that he would want to explain why he had to do what he did. JMO

He wouldn't be able to hold his temper, and it would have been very obvious.

 

[arielilane]

The jury returned to the jury room to continue w/deliberations.

 

[arielilane]

The defendant's posture dramatically changed over the course of trial. Specifically, in the last few days of trial.
moo

 

[Jurisprudence]

It's very interesting to me to see the posts on the feelings one way or the other about his not testifying because it's hard not to imagine that at least some of the jurors must be feeling the same, even though they aren't supposed to consider it.

jmo

 

[Allabouttrial]

It hardly ever ends well when a defendent testifies.

 

[dmac55]

Jury has reached a verdict

 

[ConcernedVA]

I’m glad they’re focusing on this testimony. imo this young woman is quite magical, very perceptive, very bright, very articulate. It has been a great loss that she and her brother have been deprived of each other’s company

Willing to bet FF will experience more personal healing since she has been able to come forward and tell what she witnessed, without taking sides. It must have been so hard for the siblings to watch and keep it hidden.

 

[arielilane]

BREAKING: Verdict has been reached in #TimothyFerriter trial. Watch Live:

 

[lonetraveler]

Right when I was going to lie down, I had surgery yesterday afternoon

 

[lonetraveler]

Here we go.

 

[arielilane]

Guilty on all counts!!!

 

[Irishknit]

YES!!!!! guilty x 3

 

[Gypsy Road]

I’m so glad the jury got it right. May the healing begin for RF. Sending love to him wherever he is

 

[lonetraveler]

Guilty

 

[lonetraveler]

Wife is finally showing emotion, but he is staying totally emotionless.