Found Deceased GA - Quinton Simon - Missing From Home - Mom ARRESTED- Savannah #4

[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*

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[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.

 

[renarde]

"On Oct. 13, CCPD Chief Jeff Hadley named Quinton's mother, Leilani Simon, as the primary suspect, but did not press charges against her because he did not want to interfere in future prosecution. Charges still have not been filed."

Georgia Department of Natural Resources joins multi-agency landfill search for Quentin Simon

After more than a month, the CCPD and the FBI continue their landfill search for Quinton Simon, missing from his family's home since Oct. 5.

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[YaYa_521]

Continue the discussion here.

 

[borndem]

Continue the discussion here.

Thanks for all your good work

 

[PromotedPawn]

Still waiting for you to be located little Quinton.

 

[cuecard]

Took a little break from this case but wanted to check back in. Heartbreaking that Quinton hasn’t been found yet. There’s something just really monstrous about this case.

 

[katydid23]

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.

It's been a month since this^^^ presser. So now what????

 

[iamshadow21]

Took a little break from this case but wanted to check back in. Heartbreaking that Quinton hasn’t been found yet. There’s something just really monstrous about this case.

I think it's because there isn't even the artifice of grief from those who lived with this precious child. I can think of plenty of child killers who put on a show, some better than others. Very few who paraded their DGAF so openly, who weren't already in manacles.

 

[cuecard]

I think it's because there isn't even the artifice of grief from those who lived with this precious child. I can think of plenty of child killers who put on a show, some better than others. Very few who paraded their DGAF so openly, who weren't already in manacles.

That’s exactly what it is and you articulated it far better than I would have.

 

[iamshadow21]

That’s exactly what it is and you articulated it far better than I would have.

I write (for my sins) and I thought hard for about an hour before replying to your comment, to capture it as succinctly as I could. That's all. You had the same feeling in your heart that I did. Being able to put it into words is just a quirk. You saying what you did enabled me to do that.

 

[wnk]

The start of a new thread seemed as good a time as any to update the TIMELINE in the media thread. It's also available in full on Google Documents.

I'm thinking of breaking it into a Part I (Before Missing) / Part II (After Missing) / Part III (Since beginning of Landfill Search) so that each part can still separately fit into the maximum character count of a post and thus be quoted directly.

 

[iamshadow21]

The start of a new thread seemed as good a time as any to update the TIMELINE in the media thread. It's also available in full on Google Documents.

I'm thinking of breaking it into a Part I (Before Missing) / Part II (After Missing) / Part III (Since beginning of Landfill Search) so that each part can still separately fit into the maximum character count of a post and thus be quoted directly.

Thank you! I am always in awe of those of you on this site who have the skills and take the time to make media threads, timelines and maps. So much kudos. *bows* <3<3<3

 

[wnk]

Splitting the TIMELINE took less time than expected. They're now split into three posts in the MEDIA thread.

FULL TIMELINE on Google Documents

PART 1 - BEFORE MISSING - LAST UPDATE: NOV 8

~2019
BroZ born - current age "around 3" (18@1:35)

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

2019
MomLS met BioDad at a swimming hole (77**)

2020
MomsBfDY arrested in Harnett Co, NC on drug charges (88)

Feb 28, 2020
MomLS charged with driving w suspended license; reduced to no license on person in Burke County, GA (80)

Jun 16, 2020 (79)
MomLs arrested & charged with first degree felony burglary (pleaded down to criminal trespass) for breaking into neighbor's trailer home in Waynesboro where she was living with GmaBJH & stealing $50; MomLS blamed BioDad (77**)

Summer 2020
MomLS & GmaBJH evicted; MomLS moved in w BioDad in Hiltonia, GA (77**)

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

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

Feb 2021
MomLS & 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 [& SGpaTH? (63)] awarded custody of Q & BroZ (14)

Nov 2021
MomLS arrested & 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); pled to a lesser crime & has served 5 mo probation, which also requires 48 hours of community service (71)

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)

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 18
MomLS sentenced & put on probation for Jun 2020 burglary (79) - cf Jun 16, 2020

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 w GmaBJH (14)

~summer 2022
According to SitterDM, her daughter had seen Q & BroZ unsupervised in backyard pool (98@32:15)

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

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

W Sep 7
MomLS called LE during argument w GmaBJH [about laundry (56)], during which MomLS stated she was on probation & didn't want trouble & MomLS's brother stated that MomLS had history of stealing to buy drugs (22); MomLS claimed GmaBJH shoved her & MomLS "didn't want her kids around that" but did not want to press charges (56)

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

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

Su 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)

W Sep 21
MomLS failed to appear in court; judge ruled that she pay $150/month in child support beginning Nov 1 for Q & BroZ (34)

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

Su 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 M Sep 26 - Sa Oct 1
MomLS & MomsBfDY presumably received eviction notice from GmaBJH (14)

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

<sources snipped - see original post>​

FULL TIMELINE on Google Documents

PART 2 - MISSING - LAST UPDATE: NOV 8

W OCT 5: LAST REPORTED SIGHTING / DAY 1 OF SEARCH
search residence & neighborhood w drone, K9, dive team, helicopter

• 5:29AM - SitterDM rec text [[from MomLS (22)] from MomsBfDY (36@1:22:20) (98@7:20)] that she would not be babysitting Q & BroZ that morning (9@0:44)
• 5:44AM - According to “Cher,” the back door was open (98@7:43)
• 6:00AM - LAST REPORTED SIGHTING (1) by MomsBfDY (14) when he left for work (22); MomLS told LE he was 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 & 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 rec text [from a grandparent (22)] [from MomsBfDY (36@1:44:30)] asking if she'd seen Q, but when she went to residence to help search, she was turned away (9@1:03); SitterDM states that she told MomLS to call LE(36@1:30:00)
• [TIME?] - GmaBJH learned abt Q's disappearance from phone call from SitterDM (14)
• 9:30AM (14) 9:39AM (17@2:55) - Reported missing to LE 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 & had not been in Savannah area for a month; told police "she's gonna hurt that baby" (77**)
• 12:34PM - CCPD search area on foot with a drone and K9 unit (1)
• ~1PM - FBI joins investigation - cf 5:58PM (98@11:43)
• 2:04PM - CCPD shut down Chatham Parkway, Louis B Mills, & Buckhalter Rd to continue search (1)
• 2:48PM - CCPD reopen Buckhalter Rd (1)
• around 3PM - sGpaTH arrives 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 - CCPD announces that FBI is assisting (6)
• 6:52PM - 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 - 75 LE officers and volunteers combed area (2)
• [TIME?] - LE secure search warrant for residence (10@1:15)
• PM - FBI & CCPD search home with flashlights & cameras (8)
• PM - LE cruiser remains at residence overnight (14)
• [TIME?] - neighbors state they'd seen Q out wandering the street in the past (7)

Th Oct 6: DAY 2
search neighborhood, trash cans, sheds on sGpaTH's other property, "other locations" - ATVs

• 2:00AM - Search ends for night (17@1:35)
• 3:30AM - GmaBJH arrives 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 - Search resumes (17@1:35)
• 10:11AM - FBI on scene with ATVs (11), search trash cans in neighborhood including SitterDM's (12) & locked sheds on sGpaTH's other property (15)
• ~11AM - FBI returns 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 "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 "I don't know what to believe right now... I don't know if I can trust her" (16@1:09)
• AM - ChiefJH holds presser: they are conducting interviews and "downloading phones and things of that nature" today (17@0:35)
• AM - Neighbors claim MomLS & MomsBfDY returned to residence that morning after questioning (19)
• 6:00PM - arguing heard throughout the day, including at 6PM as recorded in VIDEO @ timestamp 1:30 (19)
• PM - BioDad drives from out of town to help search (18@1:50) talk w FBI & take paternity test, which was positive (77**)
• [TIME? “within 48 hours of Simon reporting her son missing”] CCPD & FBI canvased Azalea Mobile Home Plaza, asking if anyone had seen MomLS, Q, or a certain vehicle. Waste Management picks up waste from the neighborhood’s five large dumpsters three times per week. (94)

F Oct 7: DAY 3
search phone data, ponds

• 10:00AM - ChiefJH gives update as part of Chatham County Commission Meeting - exhausted grid search; still investigating phone data & other avenues along w FBI (20)
• 2:00PM - 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 stops by residence, finds what looks "like a party"; states MomLS told him she didn't know where Q was (77**)

Sa Oct 8: DAY 4
search

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

Su Oct 9: DAY 5
search

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

M Oct 10: DAY 6
empty swimming pool

• 8:58AM - CCPD SM update - "no overnight developments," will have presser at 2PM (27)
• 10:53AM - ReporterBB(WSAV)'s request for body cam footage denied by co 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 draining pool (30)
• 2:28PM - ChiefJH holds 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)
  • re-searched 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 believes they are 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 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 - LE and First Responders have left residence (33)
• 4:32PM - Q's family returns 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's 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)

Tu Oct 11: DAY 7
"seized evidence"

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

W Oct 12: DAY 8: LEILANI SIMON NAMED PRIME SUSPECT
CCPD believes Q is deceased & names LEILANI SIMON as prime suspect

• 10:19AM - CCPD SM update - LE will be at residence w search dogs & investigators; expect presser tomorrow (38)
• 11:54AM - Video posted of FBI SUVs pulling into driveway next door to residence (39)
• 12:51PM - Video posted of MomLS & unknown passenger refusing to speak to media, leaving neighborhood in white Chevy Silverado (40)
• 10:21PM - Q's family informed that he is not alive (41)
• 10:38PM - CCPD confirms that they believe Q is deceased & name LEILANI SIMON as prime suspect; no arrests made & no charges filed; will hold presser tomorrow (42)
• 11:28PM - According to Q's family, Q's body has not been found but the search currently involves a landfill (43)
• [TIME?] CPS remove BroZ and SisS from custody (84**)

Th Oct 13: DAY 9

• 8:27AM - According to GmaBJH, MomLS doesn't remember anything about the morning Q disappeared (44)
• 10:44AM - No scene at residence, no active search at the time (52)
• 11:59AM - Video posted of people coming and going from residence (54)
• 1:00PM - CCPD presser:
  • 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 - Video posted of visitors with food, flowers coming to residence (55)

F Oct 14: DAY 10

• 5:13AM - Memorial set up in front of residence (57)
• 1:10PM - CCPD SM update: they "continue to gather and analyze evidence" through the weekend but do not anticipate any searches or public activity (58)
• 2:44PM - Family confirms MomLS is not in a hospital (59)
• [TIME?] - GmaBJH's friends from out of town arrive(?) (84**)

M Oct 17: DAY 13
custody hearing

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

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FULL TIMELINE on Google Documents

PART 3 - LANDFILL SEARCH - LAST UPDATE: NOV 14

Tu Oct 18: DAY 14: SEARCH AT LANDFILL BEGINS
landfill (day 1) - protestors arrive - Tybee Island bar

• 11:00AM - CCPD presser:
  • 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 believe MomLS is not a flight risk (61)
• 2:30PM - LE provide drone footage of search at landfill (62)
• 8:59PM - 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) with friends from out of town (84**); asked for waiter's number, ran up tab over $300 (69)

W Oct 19: DAY 15
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 LE (66)
• [TIME?] - Tybee LE called to Sandcastle Inn on complaints of people "shouting towards the motel"; GmaBJH told LE she was leaving (68) & departed on white motorcycle (69)

F Oct 21: DAY 17
landfill (day 4) - 3 protestors arrested

• 1:38PM - CCPD 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 informs them of their rights and left (76)
• [TIME?] LE called to residence again bc 3 protestors are blocking driveway; when they refuse to move, "William Garrett, Wanda Boatwright and John Boatwright were charged with disorderly conduct for stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places." (76)

Sa Oct 22: DAY 18 - protestor arrested

• [TIME?] GmaBJH's 11-minute phone conversation w BioDad recorded (84**) - cf Wed Oct 26
  • GmaBJH states "I feel like there was an accident... I feel like something happened while Quinton was in the bathtub, and he drowned, and they were both high. That's my theory." (84**)
  • GmaBJH claims that LE were ones to say that MomLS must have blacked out (84**)
  • GmaBJH claims that LE has video of dumpster where Q's body was dumped but she has not seen it (84**)
  • GmaBJH claims MomsBfDY is in Dunn, NC, NOT Atlanta, GA (84**)
  • GmaBJH states "I knew Leilani and Danny were having their problems, but I didn't really see it affecting the kids" (84**)
  • GmaBJH claims MomLS is starting a rehab program this week and receiving counseling (84**)
  • GmaBJH states she needs to return to work but isn't sure how (84**)
  • GmaBJH claims that LE told her she could leave but MomLS had to stay (84**)
• PM - Protestor Kimberly Tahyer arrested and charged with criminal trespass after "banging on the windows and doors of the home" (76)

Su Oct 23: DAY 19

• death of Q's paternal grandmother, mother of BioDad, at age 43 (90)

M Oct 24: DAY 20
landfill (day 5)

• Search resumes at landfill (82@1:24)
• 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)
• PM - police dispatched to residence twice because of protestors (81)
• CourtTV interview with YouTuber Dolly Vision, who states that it is *RUMORED* Q's body was placed in dumpster at Azalea Mobile Homes ~1.5mi from residence and that there is video evidence (82@9:00)

Tu Oct 25: DAY 21
landfill (day 6)

• PM - police dispatched to residence because of protestors (81)

W Oct 26: DAY 22
landfill (day 7)

• CCPD update - search continues at landfill (83)
• DailyMail releases phone audio between GmaBJH & BioDad (84**) - cf Sat Oct 22

F Oct 28: DAY 24
landfill (day 9)

• Q listed in the obituary of his paternal grandmother, mother of BioDad (90)
• 5:11PM - "Police are now back at the family’s home. Quinton’s mom and grandmother are among the people sitting in front of the home. The shouting is from “protestors” trying to get a reaction from the family." (89)

Sa Oct 29: DAY 25

• funeral for Q's paternal grandmother, mother of BioDad (90)

M Oct 31: DAY 27
landfill (day 10)

• [TIME?] Reporters attempt to contact MomsBfDY at address in Dunn, NC, but no one answers (88)

Tu Nov 1: DAY 28
landfill (day 11)

• [TIME?] Chatham County Police investigator visits residence for unknown reasons (87)
• PM - GmaBJH sits near open window at residence, blaring "Let it Go" in response to protestors (86)

W Nov 2: DAY 29
landfill (day 12)

• btw 5:30 and 7:20AM - Q’s paternal grandfather (GpaBMS), father of BioDad, is killed by a hit-and-run driver in Burke Co, GA while walking back home after getting a flat tire (92)
• CCPD SM update - search continues at landfill (85)
• ~5PM - GmaBJH seen leaving residence (91)
• 5:36PM - disco ball and speaker blaring “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” noted on fence at residence (91)

Th Nov 3: DAY 30
Landfill (day 13)

• AM - memorial at residence has been moved to backyard & fish parts scattered on lawn (93)
• 5:03PM - CCPD SM update:
  • have responded to over 50 calls for service & made multiple arrests involving protestors since Oct 12 (94)
  • PD “will be unveiling some measures to limit the disruption to this small community” (94)
  • some protestors have moved to CCPD headquarters (94)
• 5:21PM - protestor Jimmy Williams (aka “Dolly”) arrested for simple battery & disorderly conduct after grabbing a woman and ripping an airhorn and papers out of her hands (95)

F Nov 4: DAY 31
Landfill (day 14)

• “No Loitering” sign placed in front of residence (96)

Tu Nov 8: DAY 35
Landfill (day 16)

• Search at landfill to be suspended on Th Nov 10 in preparation for Tropical Storm Nicole (97)
• CourtTV premieres video including:
  • “family friend”/YouTuber Cher states that MomsBfDY was the one to cancel with SitterDM - cf M Oct 5 (98@7:20)
  • “family friend”/YouTuber Cher states that back door was open until 5:44 AM - cf M Oct 5 (98@7:43)
  • SitterDM states that her daughter had seen Q & BroZ unsupervised in backyard pool over the summer - cf Summer 2022 (98@32:15)
• Large banner installed on residence gate advertising “family friend”/YouTuber Cher (“Voices Behind the Wall”) (99)

Th Nov 10: DAY 37

• Search at landfill suspended thru Su Nov on Th Nov 13 due to Tropical Storm Nicole (99)

M Nov 14: DAY 41
Landfill (day 18)

• CCPD SM update - continuing search in landfill with no definite end date (100)

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[Mominmi]

heartbroken for little Quinton. Is there nothing new since Tuesday?

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Brett Buffington interviewed on News Nation Nov 17

Quinton Simon update: No arrests yet, as police search, build case

Police officials report they’re continuing the search for 20-month-old Quinton Simon, who went missing from Savannah, Georgia, on Oct. 5.

www.wboy.com

 

[LovesPeace2]

Dang no Quinton and no arrest yet ,was hoping for something new

 

[renarde]

Candlelight vigil at the babysitter's home:

2 dozen gather at Quinton Simon’s babysitter’s home for candlelight vigil

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — More than two dozen gathered outside of the home of Quinton Simon’s babysitter for a candlelight vigil Friday night. Little 20-month-old Quinton Simon was last se…

www.wsav.com

 

[Spartygirl]

Just popping in for updates.
Nothing new to report ??

Little Quinton is still missing
No arrests

Patiently waiting for this little guy to be found.