Found Deceased GA - Quinton Simon - Discovered Missing From Home By Non-Custodial Mom - Savannah #3

[GuyfromCanada]

20-month-old Quinton Simon has been missing from his home in the 500 block of Buckhalter since 6 a.m. this morning. Reported missing at 9 a.m. Wearing a light blue Sesame Street shirt and black pants. Call 9-1-1 with info. More details will be released as we get them.

Chatham County Police Department

UPDATE: 10/5/22 6:52 pm Ground search continues for Quinton Simon until dark. Chatham County helicopter prepping for night-flight with heat-seeking technology. UPDATE: 10/5/22 3:33 pm “This is a...

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UPDATE: 10/5/22 3:33 pm
“This is a fluid situation. All things are still possible. We don’t have one concrete theory…all things are possible.” Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley.

Chief just met with the media. Here is the latest information:
CCPD dispatched at 9:42 am this morning to Quinton Simons’ residence, where his mother reported him missing.
An Amber Alert was not issued because there is nothing to indicate at this time that the child was abducted—and, evidence of an abduction is necessary for an Amber Alert.

This does not appear to be a custody dispute, and all parties are cooperating with investigators.
We have responded to two calls for service at this home in the last two years. Neither were for a report of a missing child.

The search remains very active with K-9 units from the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, mounted patrol units from The Savannah Police Department, dozens of police officers from numerous agencies—including the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office—currently conducting grid searches of the area. We’ve used our drone and Chatham County’s helicopter for air searches. CEMA is assisting with coordination and operational needs.

We are focused on finding Quinton.

UPDATE : 10/5/22 2:48 pm

Buckhalter Road has re-opened to traffic.

UPDATE: 10/5/22 2:04 pm

We’re shutting down Garrard Avenue between Chatham Parkway and Louis B Mills as we continue our search for Quinton Simon. Buckhalter Rd is closed between the overpass and Garrard.

UPDATE: 10/5/22 12:34 pm

We are continuing to actively search the area for Quinton. We are on foot, using a drone, and have the assistance of the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. We’ll continue to keep you posted.

There is now a dedicated Timeline/Media/Maps thread NO DISCUSSION for Quinton here:
GA - GA - Quinton Simon, 1, Savannah, 5 Oct 2022 TIMELINE/MEDIA/MAPS *NO DISCUSSION*

Thread #1
Thread #2

 

[cass523]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=625680722369356

 

[Allabouttrial]

Press Conference

13th Oct.

Chief - As you know, our investigation over the last 8 days has led us to the heartbreaking conclusion that 20 month old Quinton Simon is deceased. We have named his mother, Leilani Simon, as a primary suspect in Quinton's disappearance and death. We have not made an arrest or filed any charges at this time. From the moment we received the 911 call reporting Quinton missing, we have conducted an exhaustive search for him. Sadly, we still have not found Quinton, but our search and our investigation will continue and it will continue with every available resource we have, in order to give Quinton's family closure and see that justice is served in this case.

I would like to thank the FBI for their invaluable expertise and assistance during our search and for the help they will continue to provide moving forward. We know that millions of people fell in love with Quinton Simon the moment they saw his face and learned of his disappearance. We have seen the outpouring of love and concern for this child and the outpouring of grief at the latest developments in this case. The men and women of the Chatham County Police Department share that same sadness, but we also feel very determined to keep working as hard as we can and for as long as we have to, to find Quinton. Now, Special Agent Clark will have some comments and then I'll return with some closing statements.

FBI - From the moment the FBI became involved in this investigation, our primary goal was to assist the Chatham County PD in bringing Quinton home and holding anyone responsible for his disappearance accountable. To the Chatham County community - our heart breaks along with yours in trying to comprehend what we believe happened here. The FBI, along with our law enforcement partners have followed every lead, every tip and every piece of evidence to get to this point, and we will continue to do so.

The FBI entered this case less than 3 hours after Quinton was reported missing. The FBI has provided the Chatham County PD resources in this case, and those resources have come in the form of investigative, analytical and technical assistance. For the past week over 40 FBI agents - analyst's, task force officers and professional support staff who live in the postal Georgia area have worked tirelessly and continuously on this investigation. Last Wednesday we mobilized our Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team, the CARD team in short, which brings with it experts from across the country who specialise in missing children cases. As needed and as the investigation continues to progress, the FBI stands ready to deploy additional resources. In closing, we share the sorrow felt by millions and pledge every resource to assist the Chatham County PD in finding little Quinton.

Chief - In closing, I understand the intense interest in this case. I know everyone has a lot of questions. I'll answer what I can but remember, our focus must be on not doing anything that jeopardises the integrity of this investigation or bringing justice for Quinton.

Reporter - We heard from the family last night that you might be targeting a landfill - Can you tell us about that?

Chief - I cannot disclose any information relative to that. We will follow the evidence and when our evidence leads us to search anything specifically or any specific geographic area we will communicate that to you at that time.

Reporter - (asks about the evidence that led them to conclude that Quinton is deceased)

Chief - I cannot get into any specifics relative to evidence. What I can say is, the evidence that we have so far, based on multiple search warrants and interviews, has led us to the conclusion that Quinton is deceased. The investigation doesn't end, you know, right there. We will continue to investigate this until it's final conclusion.

Reporter - With no charges brought against (inaudible) - What made you think it was necessary to identify his mother as the main suspect?

Chief - Because the evidence has led us to that point and to this point today.

Reporter - Why has she not been arrested?

Chief - Because we will only do that when we feel that we have everything that we need to. We only get one shot at this, right? We're going to do it right. We're going to do the best that we can. We're going to use the resources at our disposal. We're thankful to the FBI and when we get to that point and we feel comfortable, in counsel with the FBI and the ADA, that's when we will reach that conclusion.

Reporter - Is anyone else being considered for criminal charges?

Chief - At this time, no.

Reporter - (inaudible)

Chief - The evidence in the case has led us to this conclusion.

Reporter - Was there a date where you found the evidence that led you to this conclusion? Because, obviously, earlier this week when you asked, you said you did not suspect (inaudible)

Chief - The accumulation of evidence over these last 8 days has led us to this conclusion today.

Reporter - Do you have an idea where Quinton might be?

Chief - We do not have any specifics at this time. I can't answer that question with any level of specificity.

Reporter - Do you know where Leilani's other 2 children are?

Chief - I can't answer that question.

Reporter - Do you know where Leilani is?

Chief - I don't know where she is currently, today.

Reporter - Is there any chance anyone else, besides Leilani, will be charged?

Chief - There is no one else who is a suspect, at this time. Leilani is the main focus of this investigation.

Reporter - Are you not concerned that you've now named you're number one suspect out loud to the public? Is there not a concern that she might take off?

Chief - I can't get into any specifics, but we don't believe she's a flight risk at this time.

All right. Thank you. Appreciate your questions. Have a great day.

 

[cass523]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1582758467382960129

 

[Sillybilly]

Please continue discussion of little Quinton's case here.


(image from Quinton Simon: Police Think Georgia Boy Is Dead, Mother Is Suspect)

 

[kittythehare]

Yeah, multiple outlets spoke to multiple sources (to include employees), so this is almost certainly accurate.

These people are exactly who I thought they were.

They may as well drink shots until they fall down, it's just a matter of time, now.
The writing is on the wall.

 

[tlcya]

Quinton Simon's murder suspect mother was spotted downing expensive tequila shots with her mother at a beach bar yesterday while FBI agents combed through a landfill looking for her 18-month-old son's body.
[snip]
But Leilani and her mother, Billie Jo Jowell, were at Sting Ray's, a beach bar in the nearby vacation town of Tybee Island, drowning their sorrows.

DailyMail.com can reveal that the mother-daughter-duo spent around three hours at the bar, sitting outside in a large group, downing Patron shots and pestering their server to drink with them.

'Eventually someone tried to get them to leave, they were really uncomfortable with them being there,' a worker at the restaurant told DailyMail.com on Tuesday.

'You'd think they would be quiet but they weren't. It was like they wanted attention.'

'There were around six of them in the group. They were drinking Patron... a top-shelf tequila.

'They were here from around 5pm until 8pm.'
Quinton Simon's mom downs tequila shots at while police look for him

 

[NuttMegg]

I checked it out too and came to the same conclusions.
Hearsay and clickbait.

My personal opinion is that it will make no contribution to the very real grief surrounding the loss of this beautiful child or to the finding of him.

That is 2 different MSM TV news organizations reporting via 3 reporters, at least one also an anchor. If it is not true, all GMA or Leilani have to do is pick up the phone and demand a retraction. They have no reason to post clickbait, and most of MSM reporting IS hearsay, the standard to reach for is 2 sources, that's why reporters are protected by the US Constitution from have to divulge sources.

And now, the Daily Mail above.

 

[Erutan]

Marking my spot.
Hoping they find Quinton soon !!

 

[lonetraveler]

Someone posted photos upthread of protesters at their home, so I can understand that they might stay somewhere else for a short time. But you would think they would lay low, not be out in public at a beach bar.

I hope they are hounded until the day they are held accountable, both of them, the mother for murder and the grandmother for gross negligence, child endangerment, and possibly worse.

I wonder if grandpa and the boyfriend have flown the coop by now, although they are no doubt key witnesses in baby Quinton's murder case.

In any event, thoughts are still with finding little Quinton and the LE who are working so hard to bring this case to justice and lay this little child to rest.

The two of them are probably drowning their sorrows and feeling sorry for themselves...

 

[NuttMegg]

In a recent trial in the USA, Florida, a horrific mass murderer got off with a life sentence instead of the death penalty due to mitigating circumstances, in part. IE emotional disturbance at the time of the crime, upbringing etc. IMO the more that comes out about the blasé behavior of the mother, the seemingly uncaring attitude, the convenient memory loss (IMO) the fewer mitigating circumstances to deal with. It won't look pretty in court for the prosecution to bring up what LS was doing during the first day dump search for her baby. I hope there are more photos, even videos. There have to be if the wait staff knew who they were.

 

[Mominmi]

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The hatred isn’t driven by articles revealing their “grief”behavior which doesn’t conform to social norms but the hatred is driven by the fact that LS, according to LE, put her sweet and precious boy in the trash and is now out partying with a family member who should be horrified and saddened by what happened. A few articles aren’t going to change how most of us here feel about LS.

 

[wnk]

UPDATE #9 (Oct 19) 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)

Apr 12, 2019
CCPD dispatched to 5801 Garrard Avenue for fight between MomLS and her brother Paul, in which she had him arrested (56)

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 [and SGpaTH? (63)] 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 [about laundry (56)], 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); MomLS claimed GmaBJH shoved her and MomLS "didn't want her kids around that" but did not want to press charges (56)

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)
• 11:59AM - ReporterBB (WJCL) tweets video of people coming and going from residence (54)
• 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)
• 1:53PM - ReporterBB (WJCL) tweets second video of visitors with food, flowers coming to residence (55)

Fri Oct 14: DAY TEN

• 5:13AM - ReporterMC (WTOC) tweets photo of memorial that has been set up in front of residence (57)
• 1:10PM - CCPD update on SM that they "continue to gather and analyze evidence" through the weekend but do not anticipate any searches or public activity (58)
• 2:44PM - ReporterBB (WSAV) tweets that family has confirmed MomLS is not in a hospital (59)

Mon Oct 17: DAY 13

• [TIME?] MomLS appears for court hearing for custody of BroZ and SisS [and leaves in a white GMC Sierra truck (60@0:55)]; GmaBJH and a grandfather of one of the children also in attendance; fathers of BroZ and SisS attended virtually; judge sealed hearing from public and placed attendees under gag order (60)
• [TIME?] CCPD states there is "no new information to provide" in search for Q (60)

Tue Oct 18: DAY 14: SEARCH AT LANDFILL BEGINS --------------------------------------------
search at landfill (day 1)

• 11:00AM - CCPD holds presser, stating:
  
  • evidence has led them to search specific area in Waste Management landfill for Q's remains - it is the only place they are currently searching (61)
  • they believe he was placed into specific dumpster at specific location (61)
  • no one has been charged - they are still working, investigating, do not want to harm future prosecution (61)
  • they still do not believe MomLS is not a flight risk (61)
• 2:30PM - LE provide drone footage of search at landfill (62)
• 8:59PM - ReporterBB (WSAV) tweets about protestors across the street from residence "screaming for an arrest" (64)
• PM - MomLS & GmaBJH seen drinking and taking shots at a bar [Sting Ray's Seafood (67)] in Tybee Island, GA ~40min from residence (65)

Wed Oct 19: DAY 15
search at landfill (day 2)

• AM - GmaBJH seen at hotel [Sandcastle Inn (68)] across from bar in Tybee Island< GA ~40min from residence, photo posted of GmaBJH talking to local police (66)
• [TIME?] - Tybee police called to Sandcastle Inn on complaints of people "shouting towards the motel"; GmaBJH told LE she was leaving (68)

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) | (54) Reporter @BrookeButlerTV tweet (Oct 13) | (55) Reporter @BrookeButlerTV tweet (Oct 13) | (56) Quinton Simon Case: Chatham Police Chief says mother prime suspect (Oct 13) | (57) Reporter @MCongedoTV tweet (Oct 14) | (58) ChathamCounty PD FB post (Oct 13) | (59) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 14) | (60) Missing toddler's mother in court... (Oct 17) | (61) FBI, Chatham County police holding news conference on Quinton Simon case (WTOC - Oct 18) | (62) Georgia: Police say missing toddler's remains taken to landfill (WJCL - Oct 18) | (63) Georgia authorities and FBI believe they will find missing toddler... (CNN - Oct 18) | (64) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 18) | (65) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 19) | (66) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 19) | (67) Reporter @camillesayedtv tweet (Oct 19) | (68) Reporter @BrookeButlerTV tweet (Oct 19)

TIMELINE UPDATED with info about the landfill search and Tybee Island "getaway"

MOOs
I understand wanting to get away from the residence for a bit, especially as protestors started turning up, but wow, not a good look at all to go out drinking in public right now. I suspect this means neither MomLS nor GmaBJH has hired any legal counsel yet, as any lawyer would surely have directed either of them to lay low, stay out of the public eye, and keep quiet.

 

[NoeticSoul]

TIMELINE UPDATED with info about the landfill search and Tybee Island "getaway"

MOOs
I understand wanting to get away from the residence for a bit, especially as protestors started turning up, but wow, not a good look at all to go out drinking in public right now. I suspect this means neither MomLS nor GmaBJH has hired any legal counsel yet, as any lawyer would surely have directed either of them to lay low, stay out of the public eye, and keep quiet.

Thank you kindy for all of your updates!

 

[NuttMegg]

TIMELINE UPDATED with info about the landfill search and Tybee Island "getaway"

MOOs
I understand wanting to get away from the residence for a bit, especially as protestors started turning up, but wow, not a good look at all to go out drinking in public right now. I suspect this means neither MomLS nor GmaBJH has hired any legal counsel yet, as any lawyer would surely have directed either of them to lay low, stay out of the public eye, and keep quiet.

Thanks again for all your work @wnk .

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1582816349142667264

 

[Eli9]

Quinton Simon's murder suspect mother was spotted downing expensive tequila shots with her mother at a beach bar yesterday while FBI agents combed through a landfill looking for her 18-month-old son's body.
[snip]
But Leilani and her mother, Billie Jo Jowell, were at Sting Ray's, a beach bar in the nearby vacation town of Tybee Island, drowning their sorrows.

DailyMail.com can reveal that the mother-daughter-duo spent around three hours at the bar, sitting outside in a large group, downing Patron shots and pestering their server to drink with them.

'Eventually someone tried to get them to leave, they were really uncomfortable with them being there,' a worker at the restaurant told DailyMail.com on Tuesday.

'You'd think they would be quiet but they weren't. It was like they wanted attention.'

'There were around six of them in the group. They were drinking Patron... a top-shelf tequila.

'They were here from around 5pm until 8pm.'
Quinton Simon's mom downs tequila shots at while police look for him

from your link -
Police have already been in contact with the bar to request the surveillance footage of their three-hour drinking session.

JMO but just more pic's and footage for the trial.

 

[Lyanna]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1582758467382960129

This is disgusting - but that's jmo.
This beautiful little boy, who at 20 months, shouldn't be lying in a landfill at the hands of his mother, should be playing, learning about the world, and should know nothing in his life but love deserved so so much more than this.

She can shove any insanity/mental health defence right where the sun doesn't shine. I don't believe a damn word out of her mouth. Makes me sick.

Moo

 

[MrsWatson]

What's the drinking age in GA? Isn't it 21? Isn't Lelani only 20? And if she's on probation, is she even allowed to drink if she is of legal age?

 

[aimeea]

So... are we still questioning whether LS is pregnant after the whole thing with her taking shots? Nothing would really shock me at this point.