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

[PommyMommy]

MAR 19, 2025

Brad Simpson, the man accused of killing his Olmos Park wife, due back in court

This comes five months after Suzanne Simpson was reported missing.

www.kens5.com

Simpson's attorneys and the state are going to meet for a discovery hearing on Wednesday.

The last court hearing happened in February. Both sides have been waiting on evidence from the Texas Rangers.

TODAY: Brad Simpson back in court to review new evidence in missing wife murder case

SAN ANTONIO - An update in the case of missing mom Suzanne Simpson.Her husband, who's accused in her death, is expected in court today. This after the judge res

foxsanantonio.com

Today's hearing for Brad Simpson, which is at 9 a.m., was reset to allow his public defender some time to brace for an evidence hearing. Simpson and his attorney Steven Gilmore were supposed to be in court last week to go over the evidence prosecutors have compiled.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/suzanne-simpson-murder-brad-simpson-20213279.php

What exactly will be presented in public by either side of the murder case remains a mystery, but prosecutors say they’ve collected terabytes of data against the husband and father of four.

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 19, 2025

Judge to hear motion to quash in 30 days in Brad Simpson murder case

SAN ANTONIO - An update in the case of missing mom Suzanne Simpson.Her husband, who's accused in her death, was in front of Judge Joel Perez in the 437th Distri

foxsanantonio.com

Prosecutors telling the court this morning they’ve handed over the bulk of digital evidence in the case and are halfway through about a thousand pages of paper documents.

Simpson, through his attorney, previously filed a motion to quash the indictment alleging that the indictment was so vague he wasn’t adequately aware of the allegations against him.

Brad Simpson's legal team trying to toss murder indictment

The Olmos Park man is accused of murdering his wife, Suzanne Simpson, whose remains haven't been found after she disappeared from her neighborhood in October.

www.kens5.com

"I think I do have enough evidence to proceed with the motion to quash now, so I would just ask for a hearing on that within 30 days," Gilmore told Judge Perez when asked if there were any issues to iron out concerning evidence.

Now the two sides will reconvene on April 22, when when Perez will address Gilmore's request to toss out the indictment. There, Perez will either start open arguments or schedule a bench hearing.

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 24, 2025

Missing Mom Suzanne Simpson Murder Case: Defendant seeks to suppress evidence

SAN ANTONIO — James Cotter, the longtime business partner of Brad Simpson, filed several motions in court Monday amid the ongoing investigation into the murder

news4sanantonio.com

James Cotter, the longtime business partner of Brad Simpson, filed several motions in court Monday ...

Among the filings, Cotter's motion to suppress seeks to exclude any evidence obtained by law enforcement, claiming authorities took him into custody without lawful authority. This motion aims to suppress any statements made to law enforcement and communications obtained during the investigation. An arrest affidavit for Cotter indicates he permitted authorities to review his phone, revealing communications with Brad Simpson about concealing a gun in a pump house. ...

Another significant filing is the motion in limine, requesting that prosecutors and investigators refrain from mentioning Cotter's prior convictions or alleged legal violations. ...

Brad Simpson associate asks judge to suppress evidence from SAPD​

 

[Seattle1]

MAR 24, 2025

Missing Mom Suzanne Simpson Murder Case: Defendant seeks to suppress evidence

SAN ANTONIO — James Cotter, the longtime business partner of Brad Simpson, filed several motions in court Monday amid the ongoing investigation into the murder

news4sanantonio.com

James Cotter, the longtime business partner of Brad Simpson, filed several motions in court Monday ...

Among the filings, Cotter's motion to suppress seeks to exclude any evidence obtained by law enforcement, claiming authorities took him into custody without lawful authority. This motion aims to suppress any statements made to law enforcement and communications obtained during the investigation. An arrest affidavit for Cotter indicates he permitted authorities to review his phone, revealing communications with Brad Simpson about concealing a gun in a pump house. ...

Another significant filing is the motion in limine, requesting that prosecutors and investigators refrain from mentioning Cotter's prior convictions or alleged legal violations. ...

Brad Simpson associate asks judge to suppress evidence from SAPD​

What a pair!

I believe the State thought Cotter was dumber than he appeared (prior to counsel) when he allegedly allowed them to view his phone etc., and they did not contest his reduction in bond and freedom to travel.

Nonetheless, it makes sense Cotter's defense does not want to fight his own case before a jury where their defendant was friendly and helpful to a wife killer! JMO

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 6, 2025

It has been six months since Suzanne Simpson was last seen alive. This is where her case stands.

Brad Simpson remains in the Bexar County Jail, indicted for murder in the case of his missing wife.

www.myfoxzone.com

It has been six months since Suzanne Simpson, the Olmos Park mother of four, vanished. ...

However, six months later, Suzanne’s remains have not been located. Right now, investigators, prosecutors, attorneys and the family are tight lipped because of a gag order.

It has been 6 months since a San Antonio-area mom, realtor was seen alive.

This is where Suzanne Simpson's case stands.

www.kiiitv.com

... we do know Brad’s defense team is working to get his indictment thrown out.

Brad’s next hearing in April 22 at 9 a.m. for the motion to quash the indictment. A trial date has not been set.

Meanwhile, according to online court records, a trial date for James Cotter has been set for May 21st.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 8, 2025

Brad Simpson due back in court Tuesday for child custody hearing

Simpson is accused of murdering his wife Suzanne and hiding her body. She has yet to be found.

www.kens5.com

Brad Simpson is due back in court Tuesday afternoon, this time for a child custody hearing.

He was already ordered to have no contact with his youngest child and could only send letters to his teenage son. His older two children were able to decide if they wanted to stay in touch with him.

Right now, Child Protective Services has to review any letter sent by Simpson before it gets to his son.

 

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[PommyMommy]

APR 8, 2025

Child custody hearing held for Brad Simpson as murder charge looms over missing wife case

A custody hearing was held on Wednesday regarding the children of Brad Simpson.

www.ksat.com

A custody hearing was held on Wednesday regarding the children of Brad Simpson.

Brad Simpson, who is charged with murder in connection with his wife’s presumed death, was not present at the hearing.

Brad Simpson back in court for child custody hearing six months after Suzanne Simpson went missing

Simpson is accused of murdering his wife Suzanne and hiding her body. She has yet to be found.

www.kens5.com

• The children's guardians appeared virtually and confirmed the children are doing well.
• Brad's family is hoping to gain conservatorship over them, and Brad is aware of that.
• He spoke with CPS last month.
• CPS confirmed that LE is still actively looking for Suzanne's body.
• The next hearing in children's court is in July.

 

[mickey2942]

A judge will review evidence to see if Simpson will be going to trial. No body. I can't imagine she would up and leave four children and a lucrative career as a real estate agent.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/brad-simpson-suzanne-simpson-murder-20277529.php

 

[LookingForClues]

I hope his public defender is just blowing smoke. I don’t think Texas requires a body. I also don't think Texas requires a manner or cause of death. I think the courts accept circumstantial evidence to prove a person murdered the missing person. Does anyone know for sure?

 

[mickey2942]

I hope his public defender is just blowing smoke. I don’t think Texas requires a body. I also don't think Texas requires a manner or cause of death. I think the courts accept circumstantial evidence to prove a person murdered the missing person. Does anyone know for sure?

I think that Texas does, why else is the judge reviewing the evidence? In Montana, a man was convicted on much less evidence, on murder. No body. It was an interesting case, because they used the fact he had turned off his cellphone during one day, after his GF disappeared.

Green sentenced for the murder of a Billings woman

Gregory Green, convicted of murdering his girlfriend Laura Johnson in the fall of 2018, was sentenced Friday

www.krtv.com

 

[Seattle1]

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/brad-simpson-suzanne-simpson-murder-20277529.php

April 22, 2025

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Prosecutors, however, say this is an evidence issue and stand by their indictment claims.

They say this is a matter than be dealt with as evidence is presented at trial. Gilmore says it points to a larger issue, noting prosecutors are still waiting on at least six reports from the Texas Rangers investigation into the alleged killing furthering his inability to build an adequate defense.

Ultimately, 437th state District Judge Joel Perez will weight the arguments and decide if the indictment stands. He's expected to hand down his decision after 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 29.

Original story:

A father of four has been behind bars for nearly six months because his wife vanished after a series of public disputes between the two. Now, a judge will decide if investigators have amassed enough evidence to proceed with a murder trial against Brad Simpson.

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He continues to plead his innocence, but a judge on Tuesday, April 22, will decide whether or not a jury will have the final say on whether he’s a killer or not. Suzanne Simpson’s body was never found, as far as any public release from police or investigators suggests, but prosecutors say state and local officials compiled terabytes of data, including video evidence, against the local husband and father.

Simpson’s public defender, Steven Gilmore, filed a motion to quash Simpson’s murder indictment less than 10 days after the charges were filed. Simpson was charged with murder on November 7 – 15 days after he was booked into the Bexar County Jail – and Gilmore filed his motion to review the evidence against his client before a judge by November 14.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 22, 2025

Judge waits to rule on partial dismissal of indictment in Brad Simpson murder case

Brad Simpson returned to court for a motion to quash his murder indictment on Tuesday.

www.ksat.com

During the hearing, Simpson’s defense team withdrew parts of their motion and narrowed their challenge to only a specific portion of the indictment — Paragraph B — which they claim is too vague.

“If you are going to allege an act clear and dangerous to human life, they need to know what that act is,” said defense attorney Steven Gilmore, referring to the language in the indictment.

Gilmore argued that the state cannot prove the act alleged in that section without knowing the specifics. Prosecutors pushed back. They said the absence of a body does not prevent them from pursuing the case.

The state was given more time to respond. Both parties will return to court on April 29, when a final decision is expected.

 

[Seattle1]

Husband of Texas realtor suffers blow in bid to toss murder case

A judge has handed over a new blow against Brad Simpson, the husband accused of killing his wealthy Texas realtor wife, whose body has yet to be found.

www.dailymail.co.uk

4/22/25

Gilmore argued that Brad has the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusations against him through US and state constitutions.

Casey Sandoval, the lead prosecutor in the case, disagreed, arguing that the state doesn't need to prove how Brad killed his wife, only that he intended to do so and ultimately caused her death, Express-News reported.

Additionally, Sandoval stated that a medical examiner's determination of Suzanne's cause of death is not required to move forward with prosecuting her husband for the crime.

'The law doesn't reward people who are disposing of the bodies of their victims,' Sandoval said, according to Express-News.

'The case law is clear that the state does not need to prove how Simpson murdered Suzanne Simpson.'

The judge's decision is due on April 29.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 28, 2025

Could Brad Simpson's murder indictment be thrown out?

It's been more than six months since Olmos Park mother and realtor Suzanne Simpson disappeared. Her body has yet to be found.

www.kens5.com

In an April 22 hearing, Gilmore's arguments focused on the provision of the indictment alleging Brad had the "intent to cause serious bodily injury" to Suzanne and "did commit an act clearly dangerous to human life that caused the death of Suzanne Simpson, by a manner and means unknown to the grand jury." But, Gilmore argued, the penal code doesn't have the burden of defining the parameters "act clearly dangerous to human life."

"I don't get to prepare to defend against whatever act the state may be alleging," Gilmore said, arguing he's working from a legal disadvantage.

The state responded by saying they didn't have to prove how Brad may have killed Suzanne, rather only that he intended to do so and did.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 29, 2025

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/san-antonio-murder-trial-brad-simpson-20298097.php

... While initially debating the validity of the entire murder indictment, Gilmore has now zeroed in on Texas Penal Code 19.02(b)2. He argues he can't be given proper notice in order to build a defense for his client when prosecutors failed to present a manner or cause of death.

Judge denies partial dismissal of Brad Simpson’s murder indictment

Judge Joel Perez on Tuesday denied a motion to dismiss part of the murder indictment against Brad Simpson.

www.ksat.com

The hearing is expected to start at 9 a.m. Tuesday, and it will be livestreamed in this article and on KSAT Plus. Delays are possible; if there is no livestream available, check back at a later time.

 

[Megnut]

APR 29, 2025

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/san-antonio-murder-trial-brad-simpson-20298097.php

... While initially debating the validity of the entire murder indictment, Gilmore has now zeroed in on Texas Penal Code 19.02(b)2. He argues he can't be given proper notice in order to build a defense for his client when prosecutors failed to present a manner or cause of death.

Judge denies partial dismissal of Brad Simpson’s murder indictment

Judge Joel Perez on Tuesday denied a motion to dismiss part of the murder indictment against Brad Simpson.

www.ksat.com

The hearing is expected to start at 9 a.m. Tuesday, and it will be livestreamed in this article and on KSAT Plus. Delays are possible; if there is no livestream available, check back at a later time.

Here's a solution for the Defense. Ask the defendant.

Makes me so angry.

He successfully hides her body, then claims he can't present a decent defense because the State won't say how he did it.

Arrgggghhhhhh.

JMO

 

[mickey2942]

Here's a solution for the Defense. Ask the defendant.

Makes me so angry.

He successfully hides her body, then claims he can't present a decent defense because the State won't say how he did it.

Arrgggghhhhhh.

JMO

Ala Jose Baez.

 

[Marie A]

Brad Simpson's motion to dismiss part of murder indictment denied by judge

SAN ANTONIO -Brad Simpson, the Olmos Park man accused of murdering his wife Suzanne, appeared in court today seeking to have part of his murder indictment dism

foxsanantonio.com

 

[PommyMommy]

STATE OF TEXAS vs BRAD CHANDLER SIMPSON
Case No. 2024CR012097
1. MURDER
2. AGG ASSAULT DATE/FAMILY/HOUSE W/WEAPON SBI
3. TAMP/FAB PHYS EVID W/INTENT IMPAIR HUM CORPSE

• 06/09/2025 Status Conference (9:00 AM)

Case No. 2024CR012094
1.TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR
2.TAMPER/FABRICATE PHYS EVID W/INTENT TO IMPAIR

• 06/09/2025 Status Conference (9:00 AM)

Case No. 2024CR012095
1. PROHIBITED WEAPONS

• 06/09/2025 Status Conference (9:00 AM)

STATE OF TEXAS VS. JAMES VALLE COTTER
Case No. 2024PF20669
1. PROH WEAPON IAT WFZ 46.05

• 05/21/2025 Trial Date (9:00 AM)