Still Missing Suzanne Clark Simpson missing in San Antonio, last seen by friends at dinner - 6 October 2024 *Arrest* #2

[MarciB]

Dec 22, 2025 #WOAI #NEWS4SA #NEWS4SanAntonio
'Olmos Park mother of 4 Suzanne Simpson vanished in October of 2024. Her husband, Brad Simpson, is charged with murder in connection to her disappearance. Her body has not been found.We are weeks away from the trial against Brad Simpson, and we're talking to attorneys about what we can expect.How difficult will it be to try a case without a body?Yami Virgin and Jordan Elder talk to criminal defense attorneys John Hunter and Jonathan Chavez. They defended Andre McDonald, whose case had similar circumstances'.

The Case of Suzanne Simpson: Prosecuting Without a Body

SAN ANTONIO — Olmos Park mother of 4 Suzanne Simpson vanished in October of 2024. Her husband, Brad Simpson, is charged with murder in connection to her disappe

foxsanantonio.com

the trial is coming up next month and it should be interesting

 

[tricia]

Megan Conner is an approved source foe Suzanne Simpson.

 

[Onlyguessing23]

“… the prosecutors have sought to carefully review a substantial amount of new evidence that has been continuously gathered since last fall's deadline for discovery.”
…

Brad Simpson Murder Trial Delayed Amid Scrutiny of New Evidence and Pre-Trial Motions in Olmos Park Case

The Brad Simpson murder trial is delayed by 60 days as new evidence is reviewed and defense seeks police files, with prosecution contesting admission of Suzanne Simpson's statements.

hoodline.com

 

[Onlyguessing23]

"The state has a duty to review all of that evidence, and we've been diligent in doing that, but the volume has made it impossible to complete that by the February trial date," Sandoval said...”

https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/brad-simpson-trial-date-21304721.php

(This is behind a paywall, but I was able to access it by using Show Reader feature - access Reader Mode from address bar.)

 

[Onlyguessing23]

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“Prosecutors told the court they recently received a significant amount of new evidence and need additional time to review it. The defense expressed frustration with the delay but did not object, saying they understood the request.
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The indictment also says that Brad also concealed a fully automatic firearm, a 7.62x39mm caliber select-fire rifle, that was not registered with the ATF or National Firearms registration or "classified as a relic or curio." Investigators believe that Brad did this to "impair its availability as evidence" in Suzanne's murder.

Suzanne's DNA was later identified on a motorized saw. Indictment documents allege that Brad tried to hide the saw from investigators.“
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Judge pushes Brad Simpson murder trial date due to 'waves of evidence'

SAN ANTONIO - An Olmos Park man accused of murder in connection with his wife’s disappearance was back in court today for a pre-trial hearing, where the judge g

news4sanantonio.com

 

[Onlyguessing23]

“… In the most damning accusation, Gilmore accuses Olmos Park Police Chief Fidel Villegas of giving Olmos Park Mayor Erin Harrison a private look at physical evidence in the case against Simpson.

“The only disclosure that has been given to defense regarding Villegas relates to Villegas’ incomprehensible decision to allow Olmos Park Mayor Erin Harrison a private review of all the physical evidence in OPPD’s possession, a calculation that may very well destroy the chain of custody for many items,” Gilmore wrote in his motion for discovery, outlining several other claims and civil actions against both Villegas and other investigators.

Gilmore says the chief did this even after the judge presiding over the Simpson case issued a gag order…
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In a nutshell, prosecutors want to be able to use hearsay statements about Suzanne Simpson, saying they have records of prior family violence showing Brad Simpson’s “misconduct was done, at least in part, to procure the unavailability of the witness.”

The state has also subpoenaed Child Protective Services, under a rushed request, for any records of investigations into the Simpson family. The same prosecutors want record of Simpon’s hunting license and harvest tags.

…”

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/suzanne-simpson-murder-case-21307013.php

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The dispute continues over what information from the personnel file of the Olmos Park police chief, who led the investigation into Suzanne Simpson's presumed killing, will be turned over as evidence. The department head has been accused of letting the Olmos Park mayor peruse physical evidence in the murder case – a highly unusual and problematic accusation – and several lawsuits linked to his conduct.

Brad Simpson, the husband accused of killing his wife, has been set for trial several times. Delays in evidence processing by state prosecutors have pushed his face-to-face with justice back several times. Most recently, it was a dispute between his defense attorney and Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office prosecutors

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/suzanne-simpson-murder-case-21345637.php

 

[Seattle1]

Dispute over police chief's records in Simpson murder case - National Today

The dispute continues over what information from the personnel file of the Olmos Park police chief, who led the investigation into Suzanne Simpson's presumed killing, will be turned over as evidence. The department head has been accused of letting the Olmos Park mayor peruse physical evidence in...

nationaltoday.com

2/11/26

Simpson's attorney wants personnel files for Olmos Park Police Chief Fidel Villegas, including files from his tenure at the San Antonio Police Department, Floresville ISD Police Department, Windcrest Police Department, Olmo Park Police Department and Bexar County Sheriff's Office. However, the City of San Antonio has now asked the court to review the chief's SAPD personnel files in private to determine what, if any, information should be released to the defense as potentially exculpatory or impeachment evidence.

• Brad Simpson was set to face trial before a jury this month, but the trial has been delayed for an unknown length of time due to the dispute over witness credibility and evidence.
• A status update hearing on the case is scheduled for April 1.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

In a motion filed last month, Simpson’s attorney alleges that Olmos Park Police Chief Fidel Villegas violated the gag order and allowed Olmos Park Mayor Erin Harrison to privately review physical evidence in the case.

The motion, which seeks personnel files, claims Villegas gave Harrison access to all physical evidence in the department’s possession after a judge had prohibited disclosure of evidence to non-parties.

The defense argues that the alleged action “destroys the chain of custody” for many items and could compromise the integrity of the case.

If evidence is found to be mishandled, it could be ruled inadmissible in court — a significant setback for prosecutors in a case that already faces challenges

Defense motion alleges Olmos Park police chief violated gag order, mishandled evidence in Brad Simpson case

The high-profile murder case against Brad Simpson may face new complications after his defense team accused the Olmos Park police chief of mishandling evidence and violating a gag order.

www.ksat.com

 

[Seattle1]

2/17/26

Defense motion alleges Olmos Park police chief mishandled evidence in Brad Simpson murder case​

 

[Pinner]

In a motion filed last month, Simpson’s attorney alleges that Olmos Park Police Chief Fidel Villegas violated the gag order and allowed Olmos Park Mayor Erin Harrison to privately review physical evidence in the case.

The motion, which seeks personnel files, claims Villegas gave Harrison access to all physical evidence in the department’s possession after a judge had prohibited disclosure of evidence to non-parties.

The defense argues that the alleged action “destroys the chain of custody” for many items and could compromise the integrity of the case.

If evidence is found to be mishandled, it could be ruled inadmissible in court — a significant setback for prosecutors in a case that already faces challenges

Defense motion alleges Olmos Park police chief violated gag order, mishandled evidence in Brad Simpson case

The high-profile murder case against Brad Simpson may face new complications after his defense team accused the Olmos Park police chief of mishandling evidence and violating a gag order.

www.ksat.com

Oh no! I see there is a hearing schedule for April 1.

 

[Onlyguessing23]

Dumping a body in a high crime area…. Hmm. If it’s Suzanne’s remains, it smells like someone wanted to stage a random abduction and murder. Sound familiar? Suzanne Morphew’s body was found in an area of Colorado known as “The Boneyard”, where many bodies and bones were discovered over the years. Her body had been moved from elsewhere, too.

Waiting (im)patiently for updates on the identification of the Banderas remains.

JMO

This is an update on the forensics report - likely unrelated to this case, per their findings:

BANDERA COUNTY, Texas – The Bandera County Sheriff’s Office said it believes human remains discovered late last year belong to a 66-year-old woman.

The human remains were found around 6 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2025, off of Wharton’s Dock Road.

Human remains found in Bandera County likely belong to 66-year-old woman, sheriff says

The Bandera County Sheriff’s Office said it believes human remains discovered late last year belong to a 66-year-old woman.

www.ksat.com

 

[tricia]

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