Dateline NBC is set to feature the missing case of Timmy Wiltsey that revolves around his own mother. What happened to him?
In 1991, a 5-year-old, Timmy Wiltsey was reported missing from a Sayreville carnival. His remains were found after 11 months near the location where his mother used to work once.
Based on several “inconclusive” evidence, the victim’s mother, Michelle Lodzinksi was arrested in 2014. However, her appeal was considered and the decision was overturned in 2021 by the New Jersey court.
Dateline: What Happened To Timmy Wiltsey?
Timmy Wiltsey went missing in 1991 and his remains were found almost a year after that.
No one knows what exactly happened to the 5-year-old or who killed him. There are several theories that say that his mother killed her own son as he was reportedly struggling to provide for him as a single mother.
When his remains were found, his body was decomposed and the death cause was not determined. The Police did find a blanket at the scene and a babysitter claimed that she had seen a similar blanket in Michelle’s house.
Upon that, she was arrested in 2014 and served for several years in Correction Facility until the verdict was overturned in 2021.
Timmy Wiltsey Missing Case Update: Where Is Tara Packard Now?
Timmy Wiltsey and Tara Packard were more than friends.
They were next-door neighbors whose bedroom was separated by a single wall. As children, they communicated with each other with codes and taps on the wall that separated their rooms.
But on the day of his disappearance, Timmy didn’t answer any of Tara’s code calls. She was scared for her friend and wanted him to come back home.
Speaking to NBC, Tara shares her side of the story of Timmy Wiltsey. She is one of the people close to this case.
Timmy Wiltsey’s Parents: Did His Mother Kill Him?
Timmy Wiltsey was born to George Wiltsey and Michelle Lodzinski.
His mother and father split when he was an infant. He was raised by his mother who had to lead a low life, working two jobs to provide for her and her son.
The question of whether or not she killed her son still remains a mystery. Lodzinski cared for her son as every mother does.
She worked hard for him to get into a private Montessori, took him on trips, and bought new clothes. Her lack of emotional demeanor made her a suspect due to which she was arrested.