Found Deceased GA - Quinton Simon - Discovered Missing From Home By Non-Custodial Mom - Savannah #2

[MsMarple]

No other suspects at this time. Did I hear him say they don't believe L is a flight risk at this time but also said he doesn't know where she is?

 

[Tracey4AU]

No other suspects at this time. Did I hear him say they don't believe L is a flight risk at this time but also said he doesn't know where she is?

That's what he said, but he did preface the "no flight risk" answer by saying "without getting into specifics." Whatever that means.

 

[TwoBlueJays]

In awe of those with the strength to work on child abduction teams. Thankful for their efforts.

 

[JuneRose]

No other suspects at this time. Did I hear him say they don't believe L is a flight risk at this time but also said he doesn't know where she is?

just because he dont know dont mean other agents dont, trust me they are watching her.

 

[caradana]

Theorizing that they are hoping the mother may be compelled (or convinced) to either talk more or to lead them to the body, on the chance it’s not in the landfill. As soon as she’s incarcerated it’s game over on all of that. Every now and then, someone who knows they are under suspicion or named as a POI panics and decides to visit or move a body. Stephen Grant up in Michigan is an example, with the body of Tara Lynn Grant. Finding the body will greatly ease the prosecution.

 

[SpicyFruit]

They say they will bring it live … just no time yet …


Mariah Congedo
@MCongedoTV
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It’s a somber morning out here at Quinton’s family’s home. Last night police said they believe he is dead. Police have named his mother a prime suspect. We are waiting to hear when Chief Hadley will be holding his media briefing. We will be there and take it live.
@WTOC11

That white truck looksl ike the one LS was driving yesterday.

 

[sleepysleuth]

This seems like an odd way to handle this issue and it's giving me Gabby Petito vibes, specifically when Brian Laundrie was allowed to be free to go off and kill himself in a forest.

 

[MsMarple]

I wish grandmother would file an emergency protective order to keep Leilani apart from the kids - I don't trust her and we don't know where the grandparents' sympathies lie right now. MOO.

 

[SteveP]

Theorizing that they are hoping the mother may be compelled (or convinced) to either talk more or to lead them to the body, on the chance it’s not in the landfill. As soon as she’s incarcerated it’s game over on all of that. Every now and then, someone who knows they are under suspicion or named as a POI panics and decides to visit or move a body. Stephen Grant up in Michigan is an example, with the body of Tara Lynn Grant. Finding the body will greatly ease the prosecution.

You may well be right, but I wonder if perhaps she is under suicide watch, in a hospital somewhere. Wherever she is, I feel certain that she is not out of LE sight, despite what the chief said in his pressor. JMO

 

[tlcya]

just getting back from lunch. Found a link to the briefing on the WTOC FB page

 

[PNW]

Her previous history doesn't lead me to believe that keeping a man longer than it takes to get pregnant and have a baby is terribly important to her. JMO

Women don’t “keep a man”. It is both people’s responsibility to make a relationship work.

 

[SteveP]

After more digging, a location has been mentioned but not his actual body. Can't post more.

Yes, a landfill has been mentioned, and a reporter asked about the claim, but the chief verified nothing pertaining to a search of any.

 

[MsMarple]

just getting back from lunch. Found a link to the briefing on the WTOC FB page

Presser's also been uploaded to YouTube:

 

[tlcya]

a reporter asked about whether Q was in the landfill. LEO could not answer that question but assures that if they have reason to search any specific location they will and the public will be informed. evidence and interviews have led to the belief that Q is deceased.

Why has there been no arrest if you believe he is dead? Answer: we have only one shot to build a criminal case. the accumulation of evidence over the last 8 days has led us to this conclusion. I cannot answer with any level of specificity. When asked about LS he responds I have no idea where she is right now today. We don't believe she is a flight risk at this time.

 

[SteveP]

Women don’t “keep a man”. It is both people’s responsibility to make a relationship work.

Respectfully, I was replying to a specific poster who had used that term, and I fully understand what it takes to make a relationship work, as does, I presume, the OP.

 

[wnk]

UPDATE #5 (Oct 13) with new info in RED; corrected info in GRAY

INDIVIDUAL (* = Sleuthing allowed by WS Rules)	RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM
Q = Quinton Simon*	20-month-old victim
MomLS = Leilani Simon* (aka Leilani Youngkin)	22-year-old non-custodial mother of victim "prime suspect" as of Oct 12
MomsBfDY = Daniel	boyfriend of victim's mother & father of SisS present at residence morning of Q's disappearance
BroZ	3-year-old half-brother of victim present at residence morning of Q's disappearance
SisS	infant half-sister of victim present at residence morning of Q's disappearance
GmaBJH = Billie Jo	custodial grandmother of victim & BroZ working out of state morning of Q's disappearance
sGpaTH = Thomas	step-grandfather of victim & husband of GmaBJH working out of town morning of Q's disappearance
MomsBro	uncle of victim present at residence morning of Q's disappearance
SitterDM = Diana	neighbor and babysitter of victim rec text 5:29am stating she would not need to watch kids
BioDad	biological father of victim cleared by LE, as he was not in the area at the time

~2019
Q's older brother, BroZ, born - current age "around 3" (18@1:35)

Jan 8, 2021 (51)
Q born - current age 20 months (14) - cf Sat Jan 8

~Apr 2021 ("1 year and 3 months" prior to Jul 30 2022 FB post)
MomLS begins relationship with MomsBfDY (48)

~Jul 2021 ("since Q was five months old")
GmaBJH awarded custody of Q and Q's older brother BroZ (14)

Sat Jan 8
MomLS posts on FB: "I want to scream a big happy birthday to my 2nd baby Quinton hard to believe You 1 years old. Mommy loves and missed and will see you soon. To spoil and love all over you. Happy birthday Quinton I love you and I miss you oh so much" (51)

Wed Mar 16
MomLS posts on FB: "In need of someone to watch my boys while I work 2-10 my kids are 3 and 1 and I'm willing to pay" (50)

Apr 2022
GA Dept of Human Services sued to require MomLS to remit monthly child support payments for her two sons (34)

~Apr 2022 ("about six months ago")
SitterDM began watching Q & BroZ (9@0:28) at GmaBJH's request (36@1:16:11)

~summer 2022 ("within the past couple of months")
MomLS moved in with her mother GmaBJH (14)

Sun Jun 6 (49)
MomLS gave birth to Q's younger sister SisS (14), daughter of MomsBfDY (48); SitterDM also watched SisS (36@1:25:40)

Tue Aug 9
MomLS posts on FB: "Things are starting to look up!!! Got a new job making [money emoji] (47)

Wed Sep 7
MomLS called police during argument with GmaBJH, during which MomLS stated she was on probation and didn't want trouble and MomLS's brother stated that MomLS had history of stealing to buy drugs (22)

Thu Sep 8
GmaBJH filed eviction notice for MomLS and MomsBfDY, stating that they damaged her property (22)

Fri Sep 16
Sheriff's office mailed MomLS and MomsBfDY eviction notice from GmaBJH (14)

Sun Sep 18
MomLS posts on FB: "Can’t even horse play with my man and kids without someone coming in the room assuming the worse" (46)

Wed Sep 21
After MomLS failed to appear in court, judge stipulated that she pay $150/month in child support beginning November 1 for Q and BroZ (34)

sometime in Sep 2022
GmaBJH left for 3-week work assignment in IL, hoping to get back before evicted daughter MomLS and MomsBfDY move out (14)

Sun Sep 25
MomLS posts on FB: "In need of homes for rent in the Savannah ga area within 800-1300 price range if anyone knows anybody or any place that kids friendly neighborhood please let me know" (45)

around Mon Sep 26 - Sat Oct 1
MomLS and MomsBfDY presumably received eviction notice from GmaBJH (14)

Tue Oct 4
SitterDM watched kids, who then went home that night (9@0:30) around 4:30 or 5PM (36@1:21:55)


WEDN OCT 5: LAST REPORTED SIGHTING / DAY ONE OF SEARCH-----------------------------------------
search incl. residence & neighborhood - drone, K9, dive team, helicopter

• 5:29AM - SitterDM received text [[from MomLS (22)] from MomsBfDY (36@1:22:20)] that she would not be babysitting Q & BroZ that morning (9@0:44)
• 6:00AM - LAST REPORTED SIGHTING (1) by MomsBfDY (14) when he left for work that morning (22) and by MomLS, who told police she saw him in his playpen (25@0:45); According to sGpaTH (who owns the house but was out of town; GmaBJH was still driving in from out of state), people at home at the time: MomLS, MomsBfDY, 3 kids, MomsBrother (7)
• 7:30AM-8:30AM - SitterDM and family outside home across the street but did not see Q (36@1:26:30)
• 9:00AM - SitterDM received text [from a grandparent (22)] [from MomsBfDY (36@1:44:30)] asking if she'd seen them, but when she went to residence to help search, she was turned away (9@1:03); SitterDM states that she told MomLS to call police (36@1:30:00)
• [TIME?] - GmaBJH learned about Q's disappearance from phone call from SitterDM (14)
• 9:30AM (14) 9:39AM (17@2:55) - Reported missing to authorities by MomLS (1) who said she "woke up, her door was open... thinks someone came in and took him" (32@0:13)
• 9:42AM - LE dispatched to residence (1), searched home (4)
• around 10:15AM ("about a half hour later") - SitterDM offered to watch other children, took them home with her (36@1:33:00)
• 12:34PM - CCPD state they are searching area on foot with a drone and K9 unit (1)
• 2:04PM - CCPD state they are shutting down Chatham Parkway, Louis B Mills, and Buckhalter Rd to continue search (1)
• 2:48PM - CCPD state that Buckhalter Rd was reopened (1)
• around 3PM - StepGrandpaTH arrived home from out of town (16@0:02)
• 3:33PM - ChiefJH met with media - nothing to indicate abduction; "does not appear to be a custody dispute, and all parties are cooperating"; have responded to two calls for service at the home in the last two years (neither for missing child) (2)
• 5:58PM - @BrettWSAV states FBI assisting (6)
• 6:52PM - CCPD state ground search continues; plan to search with helicopter and heat-seeking tech (2)
• [TIME?] - Dive team also on scene (7) - possibly to search pool, which is included in later list of locations searched within first five days (25@0:55)
• 10:08PM - CCPD state 75 LE officers and volunteers combed area (2)
• [TIME?] - LE secured search warrant for residence (10@1:15)
• PM - FBI Evidence Response Team & CCPD search home with flashlights & cameras (8)
• PM - LE cruiser remained on scene at residence overnight (14)
• [TIME?] - LE contacted BioDad and "did not believe he was involved" (4) due to the fact he "works very much, very north of here" (10@0:34), despite MomLS telling sGpaTH that BioDad came and picked him up (7)
• [TIME?] - neighbors state they'd seen Q out wandering the home and street in the past (7)

Thur Oct 6: DAY TWO
search incl. neighborhood, trash cans, sheds on grandparents' other property, "other locations" - ATVs

• 2:00AM - Search ended for night (17@1:35)
• 3:30AM - GmaBJH arrived home (16@0:03) but with crime scene tape up had to stay in motel (14)
• 5:53AM - CCPD states no overnight developments (3)
• 8:00AM - Searching resumed (17@1:35)
• 10:11AM - FBI on scene with ATVs (11), searching trash cans in neighborhood including SitterDM's (12) and locked sheds on sGpaTH's other property (15)
• around 11:00 AM - FBI returned to residence after sweep of neighborhood (18@0:54)
• 11:11AM - LE is "obtaining other search warrants at other locations today" (13)
• AM - GmaBJH, who was working out of town in IL, states in phone interview with media "I couldn’t imagine that she would hurt one of her kids but I can’t say the thought hasn’t gone through my mind a hundred thousand times" (14), states on camera, "I don't know what to believe right now... I don't know if I can trust her" (16@1:09)
• AM - ChiefJH states at presser that they are conducting interviews and "downloading phones and things of that nature" today (17@0:35)
• AM - Neighbors claim MomLS and MomsBfDY returned to residence that morning after questioning (19)
• 6:00PM - arguing is heard throughout the day, including at 6PM as recorded in VIDEO @ timestamp 1:30 (19)
• PM - BioDad on his way from out of town to help search (18@1:50)

Fri Oct 7: DAY THREE
search incl. phone data, ponds with waders and poles

• 10:00AM - ChiefJH gives update as part of Chatham County Commission Meeting - exhausted grid search; still investigating collected phone data and other avenues; still being assisted by FBI (20)
• 2:00PM - search continues; pond searched with waders & poles (21)
• [TIME?] ReporterBB(WSAV) requests bodycam video from responding officers to the missing persons call (28) - xrf Mon Oct 10
• [TIME?] Search warrant issued for swimming pool at residence (34)

Sat Oct 8: DAY FOUR
search

• 8:09AM - CCPD update on SM - still searching along with FBI, no need of volunteers (23)

Sun Oct 9: DAY FIVE
search incl. "specific areas"

• 9:34AM - CCPD update on SM - "re-canvassing some specific areas" along with FBI (24)
• 2:03PM - CCPD update on SM with poster & tip line (26)

Mon Oct 10: DAY SIX
search incl. emptying swimming pool

• 8:58AM - CCPD update on SM - "no overnight developments," will have presser at 2PM (27)
• 10:53AM - ReporterBB(WSAV) posts that request for body cam footage has been denied by county attorney "due to an ongoing criminal prosecution and investigation" (28) - xref Fri Oct 7
• 12:10AM - ReporterBB(WSAV) posts that county attorney claims clerical error on previous statement, now held "due to ongoing law enforcement investigation" (29) - xref Fri Oct 7
• 1:21PM - ReporterBB(WSAV) posts video of LE with "at least 11 police cars" using a pump to drain the pool at the residence. (30)
• 2:28PM - ChiefJH spoke at police presser: over 40 FBI agents supporting investigation as requested by CCPD (31@0:40) - "don't have anything confirmed... looking at criminal investigation aspect" but "everybody is being looked at" (31@1:54) - went back to re-search home today (31@3:53) - "can't answer" if family members continue to be cooperative (31@5:30) - do not know where MomLS & MomsBfDY are currently but ChiefJH believes they have been staying at residence (31@5:53) - feels they have gotten further along in investigation but can't give specifics (31@7:25) - BioDad not a suspect (31@9:06)
• 3:08PM - Chatham Fire Dept at residence with hose trucks, presumably to assist in draining swimming pool (33)
• [TIME?] - FBI tapes black plastic over windows of residence, presumably to search for evidence using luminol (34)
• 4:06PM - Police and First Responders have left residence (33)
• 4:32PM - Q's family has returned to residence, declines to speak to journalist (33)
• PM - "Gray Hughes Investigates" channel livestreams reaction to SitterDM's FB live stream -
  
  • SitterDM kept kids daily from around 5:30 or 6 until 3:30 or later (36@1:21:15) on Mondays through Fridays and sometimes at night (36@1:21:50); charged $30/day for two boys, didn't charge for baby sister S (36@1:25:40);
  • SitterDM states GmaBJH worked out of town (36@1:17:11); she would call/text GmaBJH if she noticed things wrong, including:
    
    • SitterDM had to call MomsBfDY to get milk for Q's baby sister S [on unknown date] (36@1:19:00);
    • SitterDM sent GmaBJH pictures of bruises on Q [on unknown date] (36@1:19:10); "the other day" [unknown date] Q had belt bruises on arm and neck (36@1:41:42)
  • SitterDM offered to keep children [on unknown date] until GmaBJH got home but GmaBJH wanted to give MomLS a second chance (36@1:20:00);
  • SitterDM outlines following timeline:
    
    • Tue 4:30 or 5:00PM - kids went home (36@1:21:55) - crf Tue Oct 4;
    • Wed 5:29AM - received text from MomsBfDY saying the kids are not coming, MomLS is with them (36@1:22:20) - crf Wed Oct 5;
    • Wed 7:30AM SitterDM's husband left for work (36@1:25:50);
    • Wed 8:30AM SitterDM's son left for work (36@1:26:00);
    • SitterDM outside from 7:30AM-8:30AM and did not see Q (36@1:26:30) - crf Wed Oct 5;
    • Wed 9:00AM "have you seen Q" text from MomsBfDY while SitterDM was on way home from McDonald's; called him back; he said they couldn't find Q (36@1:44:30) - crf Wed Oct 5;
    • SitterDM offered to help look, MomBfDY said, "we already looked;" MomLS sitting on porch smoking (36@1:27:15);
    • SitterDM called GmaBJH, told MomLS to call police (36@1:30:00), police came and blocked SitterDM in (36@1:30:45) - crf Wed Oct 5;
    • around 10:15AM - SitterDM came back "about a half hour later," offered to take other kids, called GmaBJH (36@1:33:00) - crf Wed Oct 5; "this morning" [unknown date], GmaBJH came to SitterDM's house to confront her, accuse her of kidnapping (36@1:25:45)

Tue Oct 11: DAY SEVEN
CCPD has "seized evidence"

• 10:18AM - CCPD update on SM - LE has "seized evidence that we believe will help move this case forward" (35)
• 6:58PM - Video posted of confrontation between GmaBJH & SitterDM [from unknown date] regarding memorial/prayer service being organized by SitterDM; SitterDM states that Georgia DCFC has open case involving Q (37)
• [TIME?] GmaBJH's FB had post asking for help getting pool fixed; post has since been removed (37)

Wed Oct 12: DAY EIGHT: LEILANI SIMON NAMED PRIME SUSPECT -------------------------------------------
CCPD believes Q is deceased; names LEILANI SIMON as prime suspect

• 10:19AM - CCPD update on SM - LE will be at residence with search dogs and investigators; expect to schedule presser for tomorrow. (38)
• 11:54AM - ReporterBB (WSAV) posts video of FBI SUVs pulling into driveway next door to residence (39)
• 12:51PM - ReporterBB (WSAV) posts video of MomLS and unknown passenger refusing to speak to media, leaving neighborhood in white Chevy Silverado (40)
• 10:21PM - ReporterBB (WSAV) posts that Q's family has been informed that he is not alive (41)
• 10:38PM - CCPD confirms that they believe Q is deceased; name LEILANI SIMON as prime suspect though no arrests made and no charges filed; will hold presser tomorrow (42)
• 11:28PM - ReporterBB (WSAV) posts that, according to Q's family, Q's body has not been found but the search currently involves a landfill (43)

Thu Oct 13: DAY NINE

• 8:27AM - ReporterBB (WSAV) posts that, according to GmaBJH, MomLS doesn't remember anything about the morning Q disappeared (44)
• 10:44AM - ReporterSS (WTOC) posts that there is no scene at residence, no active search at the time (52)
• 1:00PM - CCPD holds presser, stating:
  
  • Q is deceased (53)
  • MomLS is primary suspect - there have been no arrests or charges filed, will do so when ready; they do not know her current location but do not believe she is a flight risk (53)
  • they CANNOT disclose info about the location of their searching, the specific evidence found, or where other children are (53)

SOURCES
(1) ChathamCountyPD FB post (Oct 5)
(2) ChathamCountyPD FB post (Oct 5)
(3) ChathamCountyPD FB post (Oct 5)
(4) Police searching for missing toddler in Georgia neighborhood (APNews - Oct 5)
(5) Search for toddler missing from coastal Georgia neighborhood continues (Fox5 - Oct 5)
(6) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 5)
(7) Chatham County police, neighbors search for missing 20-month-old child (WSAV - Oct 5)
(8) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 5)
(9) WSAV3 video (Oct 5)
(10) WSAV FB video (Oct 5)
(11) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 6)
(12) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 6)
(13) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 6)
(14) Search continues for Chatham Co. toddler last seen Wednesday morning (WTOC - Oct 6)
(15) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 6)
(16) Grandparents comment on missing Chatham County toddler VIDEO (WJCL - Oct 6)
(17) Chatham County Police Chief gives update on missing toddler search VIDEO (WJCL - Oct 6)
(18) Reporter @SarahWinkelmann tweet including VIDEO (WTOC - Oct 6)
(19) Toddler Missing More Than 40 Hours, Neighbors Hear Arguments... (WSAV - Oct 6)
(20) Chatham County Police enters 3rd day in search for missing toddler, Quinton Simon (Fox28 - Oct 7)
(21) Grandparents plead for answers as search for missing Chatham County toddler enters third day (WJCL - Oct 7)
(22) Timeline: What has happened since 20-month-old Quinton Simon went missing (WSAV - Oct 7)
(23) ChathamCounty PD FB post (Oct 8)
(24) ChathamCounty PD FB post (Oct 9)
(25) Search for Missing Toddler Quinton Simon enters fifth day, VIDEO (WJCL - Oct 9)
(26) ChathamCounty PD FB post (Oct 9)
(27) ChathamCounty PD FB psot (Oct 10)
(28) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 10)
(29) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 10
(30) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 10)
(31) ChathamCounty PD FB VIDEO (Oct 10)
(32) Search for missing Georgia toddler Quinton Simon continues VIDEO (NBC - Oct 10)
(33) Reporter @sheaschrader tweet thread (Oct 10)
(34) Chatham County Police Chief says search for missing child now also a criminal investigation (SavannahNow - Oct 10)
(35) ChathamCounty PD FB post (Oct 11)
(36) Gray Hughes Investigates VIDEO (Oct 10) - "Timothy Haslett - Debbie Collier - Chloe Campbell - Quinton Simon" (Quinton's segment begins at 1:00:00)
(37) 'My Baby's Not Dead': Heated Exchange Between grandmother, babysitter of missing toddler... (WSAV - Oct 11)
(38) ChathamCounty PD FB post (Oct 12)
(39) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 12)
(40) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 12)
(41) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 12)
(42) ChathamCounty PD FB post (Oct 12)
(43) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 12)
(44) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 13)
(45) Leilani Youngkin [Simon] FB post (Sep 25)
(46) Leilani Youngkin [Simon] FB post (Sep 18)
(47) Leilani Youngkin [Simon] FB post (Aug 9)
(48) Leilani Youngkin [Simon] FB post (Jul 30)
(49) Leilani Youngkin [Simon] FB post (Jun 6)
(50) Leilani Youngkin [Simon] FB post (Mar 16)
(51) Leilani Youngkin [Simon] FB post (Jan 8)
(52) Reporter @scheaschrader tweet (Oct 13)
(53) WATCH: Chatham County Police, FBI, give update... (Oct 13)

TIMELINE UPDATED following the presser. I also added a table at the top to clarify the name abbreviations I've been using and their relationship to Q.

MY NOTES/OBSERVATIONS
I'm confident that the FBI is keeping a close eye on MomLS. They've done so much up until this point to make sure they've got all their ducks in a row that I can't imagine they'd drop the ball at this point, when they seem to be so close to a resolution. I also found it very interesting that LE is not currently looking at other suspects; curious what evidence they would have found that would have eliminated the other adults in the residence that morning. Maybe suspicious text messages or phone pings?

 

[Ravenmoon]

JMO.
L hasn't forgotten anything. She wants/needs more time to figure out a way to explain her inexplicable and disgusting actions. She knows what happened and she knows where little Q is.

I wonder who was at home when she killed him? I wonder if anyone heard anything or questioned her? Or...was any ruckus written off immediately because it was typical .


JMO

 

[steff13]

Her previous history doesn't lead me to believe that keeping a man longer than it takes to get pregnant and have a baby is terribly important to her. JMO

To the contrary, I encounter women every day who believe that having a baby with a man WILL keep him. They're proven wrong all the time, but they keep trying. Considering LS has three kids with three different men, that may well be what's happening here.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Women don’t “keep a man”. It is both people’s responsibility to make a relationship work.

exactly why i put it in quotes..........
we are not talking about healthy people making a relationship work here.

 

[SteveP]

To the contrary, I encounter women every day who believe that having a baby with a man WILL keep him. They're proven wrong all the time, but they keep trying. Considering LS has three kids with three different men, that may well be what's happening here.

You have a very valid point. Thanks for a different perspective.