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

[tlcya]

recreational anger.

snipped by m for focus. This is an apt description. I will be borrowing it.

 

[wnk]

UPDATE #12 (Oct 25) 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 = "Bubba"	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)

2019
MomLS met BioDad at a swimming hole (77)

Jun 2020
MomLs arrested and charged with first degree felony burglary (but pleaded down to criminal trespass) for breaking into neighbor's trailer home in Waynesboro, where she was living with GmaBJH, and stealing $50; MomLS blamed it on BioDad (77)

Summer 2020
MomLS and GmaBJH evicted; MomLS moved in with BioDad in Hiltonia (77)

Oct 17, 2020
MomLS arrested for traffic / seatbelt violation (72) & possession of marijuana (73) in Hampton County, SC

Jan 8, 2021 (51)
Q born - current age 20 months (14) - [cf Sat Jan 8] in Alabama (77)

Feb 2021
MomLS and BioDad break up after BioDad is served arrest warrant for Jun 2020 theft; friend recorded MomLS admitting to framing BioDad (77)

~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)

Nov 2021
MomLS arrested and charged with Felony Larceny by Employee in Dunn, NC, where she was living (70) after theft of 2 packs of cigarettes, a bag of popcorn, and a lemon-flavored drink from Love's Truck Stop (71) She pled to a lesser crime and has served 5 months of probation, which also requires 48 hours of community service (71)

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) [according to MomLS? (40)] 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)
• [TIME?] - MomLS claims "my kids woke up to me screaming, 'where's Quinton?' and running through the house. I ran and looked everywhere -- inside, outside, and just started screaming for help." (78@0:45)
• 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)
• AM (77) - 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); BioDad states he was mowing lawn when police came, had been at work in Girard, GA ~85 miles away at ~7:40am that day and had not been in Savannah area for a month; told police "she's gonna hurt that baby" (77)
• 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?] - 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 drove from out of town to help search (18@1:50) talk with FBI, and take paternity test, which was positive (77)

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)
• PM - BioDad stopped by residence, found what he described as what looked "like a party"; states MomLS told him she didn't know where Q was (77)

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

• 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
custody hearing for BroZ & SisS

• [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) - protestors arrive - Tybee Island bar

• 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); asked for waiter's number, ran up tab over $300 (69)

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) and departed on white motorcycle (69)

Fri Oct 21: DAY 17
search at landfill (day 4) - protestors arrested

• 1:38PM - CCPD states that they will be "standing down" from their landfill search on Sat-Sun and using that time to continue other aspects of investigation (74)
• [TIME?] Chatham County Board of commissioners approves reallocation of $250,000 from the school zone camera fund to police to support an "active long-term investigation." (75)
• [TIME?] LE called to residence for complaints of protestors acting disorderly; LE informed them of their rights and left (76)
• [TIME?] LE called to residence again bc 3 protestors were blocking driveway of residence; when they refused to move, "William Garrett, Wanda Boatwright and John Boatwright were charged with disorderly conduct for stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places." (76)

Sat Oct 22: DAY 18 - protestor arrested

• PM - Protestor Kimberly Tahyer arrested and charged with criminal trespass after "banging on the windows and doors of the home" (76)

Mon Oct 24: DAY 20

• MomLS states in interview:
  
  • "my kids woke up to me screaming, 'where's Quinton?' and running through the house. I ran and looked everywhere -- inside, outside, and just started screaming for help." (78@0:45) - cf Wed Oct 5
  • "we have to barricade our own home" because of protestors' "harassment and negligence and everything" (78)
  • the family has put up security cameras and floodlights (78)
  • claims she is not a flight risk: “I’m here. I’ve been here every day since this. I’m not running and I’m not hiding. And if something does come up that I am at fault, I will take myself to that police station" (78)
  • she hopes he won't be found in the landfill, but he is being cared for by someone else who took him (78)

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) | (69) Quinton Simon's family seen at Tybee Island Bar (Oct 19) | (70) Records reveal history of toddler's mother (WTOC - Oct 20) | (71) Reporter @BrettWSAV tweet (Oct 20) | (72) Hampton County Court Records case #20202350213126 | (73) Hampton County Court Records - case #20202350213127 | (74) ChathamCountyPD FB post - Oct 21 | (75) Police ask for $250k to offset expenses... WJCL Oct 21 | (76) Four people arrested protesting at missing toddler's home - WTOC Oct 22 | (77) Quinton Simon's father reveals... DailyMail Oct 24 | (78) Mother of missing child, the only suspect in the case, discusses... WTOC Oct 24

TIMELINE UPDATED with info from the latest interviews with BioDad and MomLS.

MOOs
Watched MomLS's interview again this morning, and I'm still not buying it. I think GmaBJH talked MomLS into going public with "her side of the story" to try to drum up sympathy and get the protestors to leave them in peace, but I suspect this is only going to backfire on them.

MomLS's account of that morning (waking the kids up with her screaming 'Where's Quinton?', searching indoors and outdoors, screaming for help) doesn't align with SitterDM's account at all. There's only a half-hour gap between when SitterDM claimed she and her family were outside (where they can see Q's porch) at 8:30a and when she received the text at 9:00a, so to believe MomLS's account, we'd have to believe that her infant and 3-year-old both slept in until after 8:30a (kids that age usually don't -- especially if they usually head over to the babysitter's around 6a) AND that none of the neighbors noticed this frantic search??

IF she truly did think BioDad had snuck in and taken Q, there should be frantic texts and phone calls to him, demanding he return Q. IF she truly did think that Q had somehow snuck out and wandered off, she should have been pounding on neighbors' doors begging for them to help her look. I've seen/heard exactly ZERO evidence of either.

 

[flashy09]

TIMELINE UPDATED with info from the latest interviews with BioDad and MomLS.

MOOs
Watched MomLS's interview again this morning, and I'm still not buying it. I think GmaBJH talked MomLS into going public with "her side of the story" to try to drum up sympathy and get the protestors to leave them in peace, but I suspect this is only going to backfire on them.

MomLS's account of that morning (waking the kids up with her screaming 'Where's Quinton?', searching indoors and outdoors, screaming for help) doesn't align with SitterDM's account at all. There's only a half-hour gap between when SitterDM claimed she and her family were outside (where they can see Q's porch) at 8:30a and when she received the text at 9:00a, so to believe MomLS's account, we'd have to believe that her infant and 3-year-old both slept in until after 8:30a (kids that age usually don't -- especially if they usually head over to the babysitter's around 6a) AND that none of the neighbors noticed this frantic search??

IF she truly did think BioDad had snuck in and taken Q, there should be frantic texts and phone calls to him, demanding he return Q. IF she truly did think that Q had somehow snuck out and wandered off, she should have been pounding on neighbors' doors begging for them to help her look. I've seen/heard exactly ZERO evidence of either.

All of that, but just the fact she is officially named the prime suspect in this day and age - she did it.

 

[Erutan]

Seeing LS in the recent interview - it reminded me a lot of Chris Watts when he was interviewed on his porch and he just wanted his daughters and wife home. A lot of similarities to me for some reason.

Also the Evelyn Boswell case ?
Her mom was so ... 'off' in saying that she just wanted her back.
Did not appear to be sad or worried.
M00.

 

[tlcya]

I've watched the LS BJH interview several times now. I find it incredible. Will not elaborate. I suspect I don't need to.

 

[Erutan]

TIMELINE UPDATED with info from the latest interviews with BioDad and MomLS.

MOOs
Watched MomLS's interview again this morning, and I'm still not buying it. I think GmaBJH talked MomLS into going public with "her side of the story" to try to drum up sympathy and get the protestors to leave them in peace, but I suspect this is only going to backfire on them.

MomLS's account of that morning (waking the kids up with her screaming 'Where's Quinton?', searching indoors and outdoors, screaming for help) doesn't align with SitterDM's account at all. There's only a half-hour gap between when SitterDM claimed she and her family were outside (where they can see Q's porch) at 8:30a and when she received the text at 9:00a, so to believe MomLS's account, we'd have to believe that her infant and 3-year-old both slept in until after 8:30a (kids that age usually don't -- especially if they usually head over to the babysitter's around 6a) AND that none of the neighbors noticed this frantic search??

IF she truly did think BioDad had snuck in and taken Q, there should be frantic texts and phone calls to him, demanding he return Q. IF she truly did think that Q had somehow snuck out and wandered off, she should have been pounding on neighbors' doors begging for them to help her look. I've seen/heard exactly ZERO evidence of either.

Agreed.
Thank you for all of the work on the timeline.
Whew !

There have been people who were more worried about a lost pet, than I've noticed in LS and BJH.
Dreadful.

I find it sad that none of the bio dads seemed to have custody ?
No one in the family responsible enough to look out for these littles ?

M00.

 

[Erutan]

All of that, but just the fact she is officially named the prime suspect in this day and age - she did it.

Agreed 100 %.

My greatest fear right now is that Quinton was concealed elsewhere, hope I'm wrong !

 

[Ruby_PA]

I know this might not sit well with others, but this very first video sent my antenna up . Something about Gma behavior seemed odd/off to me.

JMO

The way she is moving her jaw around when she talks, looks like someone on cocaine (IMO).

 

[Lyanna]

The dysfunctional lives in this family remind me not of Caylee but of HaLeigh Cummings...

Taken me all day too watch this, couple of things that stand out to me and is just my opinion

1. Gma is angry with LS, some parts of those videos - she appears to not be able to look at LS and when she does, her face is hard
2. There is no affection/comfort going on there whatsoever, you can tell when someone is genuinely upset, and I don't know about you guys but my natural instinct is to reach out, touch an arm/shoulder - give a hug - none of that, quite likely because it's an act from LS - MOO
3. LS looks fresh as a damn daisy doesn't she - like she hasn't a care in the world - again jmo

MOO

Eta - not got a clue what I've done, but there should be a video in there somewhere of LS's interview
Ebm again, if she really thinks someone has him and is "feeding" him, where is the plea for his safe return? Or did I miss that through the fake tears and snivelling

 

[NoeticSoul]

Agreed 100 %.

My greatest fear right now is that Quinton was concealed elsewhere, hope I'm wrong !

My feeling is that LE are quite certain of where he is, esp after securing a quarter of a million dollars more, to continue their search there. I sure hope I am right! Karma deserves to be served cold and fast in this case.. MOO

 

[Erutan]

The way she is moving her jaw around when she talks, looks like someone on cocaine (IMO).

Hmmm...
If she is seen indulging, or buying from her dealer ... maybe, just maybe LE could move in and arrest her ?

Just hold her on that charge alone -- for a while , and as she detoxes, and is away from 'creature comforts' (& BJH !), she could possibly break and reveal what happened and where she or someone put Quinton ?

People in stressful situations have confessed and led LE to the body before now.
I think BJH is protecting her at this time and possibly enabling .

What has the stepdad (BJH's husband) been doing lately ?
Despite the bio dad of Quinton saying that the night after Quinton was reported missing LS and BJH were partying in their back yard ; I think it's mostly unpleasant right now for BJH's husband at that house.
Like a cauldron about to boil over.

Is there a mortgage or rent-to-own on that house, or is it already paid for in full ?
Asking this, as someone has to keep paying the bills --- utilities, internet, phones, groceries, etc.
Guess I'm interested in the adults at that house and if any of them know something more than they're saying.

Even though DY has been cleared, does he know anything different than what LS has been saying -- about the night before and the morning of -- where Quinton was 'disappeared' ?

M00.

 

[tlcya]

The way she is moving her jaw around when she talks, looks like someone on cocaine (IMO).

could be illicit drug use, or could be TD Tardive Dyskinesia caused by prescribed medication(s)

 

[iQuill]

Gosh ... I watched the interviews with LS, BJH, and BioDad. I'm struggling to find the words (within TOS) to describe what I think and feel. I will say that I have the utmost faith in LE and my heart goes out to the dedicated professionals that are searching for the remains of a precious child ... in that landfill. I'm also grateful that Quinton's siblings are safe and hopeful that they remain so as this tragedy unfolds.

Generational trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, mental illness and addiction can be explanations for behaviour ... but there is no excuse for a baby to be missing ... believed to be harmed, placed in the trash, and deposited in the landfill. No excuse. MOHO

 

[Ruby_PA]

could be illicit drug use, or could be TD Tardive Dyskinesia caused by prescribed medication(s)

Absolutely, I didn't even think of that, but yes.

 

[Ruby_PA]

Hmmm...
If she is seen indulging, or buying from her dealer ... maybe, just maybe LE could move in and arrest her ?

Just hold her on that charge alone -- for a while , and as she detoxes, and is away from 'creature comforts' (& BJH !), she could possibly break and reveal what happened and where she or someone put Quinton ?

People in stressful situations have confessed and led LE to the body before now.
I think BJH is protecting her at this time and possibly enabling .

What has the stepdad (BJH's husband) been doing lately ?
Despite the bio dad of Quinton saying that the night after Quinton was reported missing LS and BJH were partying in their back yard ; I think it's mostly unpleasant right now for BJH's husband at that house.
Like a cauldron about to boil over.

Is there a mortgage or rent-to-own on that house, or is it already paid for in full ?
Asking this, as someone has to keep paying the bills --- utilities, internet, phones, groceries, etc.
Guess I'm interested in the adults at that house and if any of them know something more than they're saying.

Even though DY has been cleared, does he know anything different than what LS has been saying -- about the night before and the morning of -- where Quinton was 'disappeared' ?

M00.

FYI I was referring to BJH in the video with her husband, not LS.

 

[Erutan]

FYI I was referring to BJH in the video with her husband, not LS.

Oh, ok, thanks for clarifying !

 

[kittythehare]

Someone had to of advised them of how they are coming across in the media because these people have no sense of self awareness.

The advice was minimal.

 

[KatieHD7127]

Hi from Australia!

Long time lurker, first time poster

Have there ever been cases of missing children in the US where LE/FBI have declared a child deceased & named a suspect/POI etc, for the child to then eventually be found alive and there was some other explanation for their disappearance?

Don’t get me wrong, I think LS is suss and guilty as hell but just wondering whether there have been cases where the missing/presumed deceased child was still in fact alive?

 

[tlcya]

The advice was minimal.

or largely ignored

 

[charminglane]

Hi from Australia!

Long time lurker, first time poster

Have there ever been cases of missing children in the US where LE/FBI have declared a child deceased & named a suspect/POI etc, for the child to then eventually be found alive and there was some other explanation for their disappearance?

Don’t get me wrong, I think LS is suss and guilty as hell but just wondering whether there have been cases where the missing/presumed deceased child was still in fact alive?

Welcome!
Great question. I have no answer.