QUINTON SIMON: Georgia vs. Leilani Simon for murder of toddler son *GUILTY*

Preliminary hearing set as Quinton Simon's mother faces murder charge in toddler's disappearance

At the preliminary hearing, the state will have the opportunity to share some of the facts of the case and explain why there was probable cause for an arrest.

www.wjcl.com

Savannah : Police searching for missing 20-month-old toddler​

The Chatham County Police Department is searching for a missing toddler.

Twenty-month-old Quinton Simon was last seen at his home in the 500 block of Buckhalter Road at 6 a.m. this morning, and was reported missing at approximately 9:00 a.m.

He was wearing a light blue Sesame Street shirt and black pants.

QUINTON SIMON: Missing from Savannah, GA - 5 Oct 2022 since Age 20 months

Quinton Simon disappeared from his Savannah home Wednesday morning. Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley said they don’t know if this was a kidnapping and they have not seen any signs of foul play.

www.crimewatchers.net

 

[Summer_Breeze]

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[Summer_Breeze]

Short video of court hearing:

Leilani Simon denied bond on Wednesday

Leilani Simon was denied bond on Wednesday. Her lawyer appeared in court on her behalf. Leilani is charged in the death and disappearance of her 20-month-old son Quinton

www.wsav.com

Judge says that his court is not qualified/authorized to determine bond, must be a different (superior court?) judge due to the severity of the charges and state law. Public Defender's office can appeal to the appropriate court for bond, but in the meantime bond denied. (Paraphrased by me)

Interesting. Why have a bond hearing in a court that is not authorized to determine bond? I'm glad bond was denied for now, but another bond hearing might be scheduled if they choose to pursue the bond issue at the appropriate court?

 

[Kimster]

Short video of court hearing:

Leilani Simon denied bond on Wednesday

Leilani Simon was denied bond on Wednesday. Her lawyer appeared in court on her behalf. Leilani is charged in the death and disappearance of her 20-month-old son Quinton

www.wsav.com

Judge says that his court is not qualified/authorized to determine bond, must be a different (superior court?) judge due to the severity of the charges and state law. Public Defender's office can appeal to the appropriate court for bond, but in the meantime bond denied. (Paraphrased by me)

Interesting. Why have a bond hearing in a court that is not authorized to determine bond? I'm glad bond was denied for now, but another bond hearing might be scheduled if they choose to pursue the bond issue at the appropriate court?

Georgia should have a law as to how long the accused can be held without a bond hearing. I can't remember if it's here in Oregon or in California, but the law is three working days.

 

[Kimster]

Georgia should have a law as to how long the accused can be held without a bond hearing. I can't remember if it's here in Oregon or in California, but the law is three working days.

Looks like it's pretty standard:

How Long Can You Be Held Without Bond? | Lawrina

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[Mel70]

Bond hearing set for Leilani Simon, mother accused of murdering her 20-month-old son

A bond hearing for Leilani Simon who is accused of murdering her 20-month-old son is set for Wednesday at 11 a.m.

www.wtoc.com

By Camille Syed
Published: Nov. 22, 2022 at 4:11 PM EST

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A bond hearing for Leilani Simon who is accused of murdering her 20-month-old son is set for Wednesday at 11 a.m.

One day before the Thanksgiving holiday which Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley said she doesn’t deserve to celebrate.

Leilani reported Quinton missing from their home on Buckhalter Road back on Oct. 5. His disappearance has had people in the community and around the country emotional and wanting justice for the toddler.

Tuesday, justice felt a step a closer some when Leilani was arrested facing charges of concealing a death, false statements, false report of a crime, and murder.

Good. They are filing all the charges they can. No plea deals are necessary here for her to tell them where his body is. Murdering him is bad enough. But then ending up as garbage?. Sickening.

 

[Mel70]

Georgia should have a law as to how long the accused can be held without a bond hearing. I can't remember if it's here in Oregon or in California, but the law is three working days.

They should. And everywhere.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Good. They are filing all the charges they can. No plea deals are necessary here for her to tell them where his body is. Murdering him is bad enough. But then ending up as garbage?. Sickening.

Yes there is something about the disposal of their child as if they are garbage that just burns me to the core. I get it is probably expedient and one way and the quickest to get rid of the "evidence" or the body but it seems like such a statement of how little they thought of their own child. It makes me ILL.

And then goes out and parties on top of it.

When LE guy said she deserved no Thanksgiving holiday, I could have applauded him. So many these days won't make any kind of remark like that even though it FITS right on.

 

[Guess Who]

Now she will be blaming the boyfriend

 

[GrandmaBear]

Now she will be blaming the boyfriend

What do you think of the cops saying no other arrests anticipated?

Are grandma and bf clear of any wrongdoing? I don't mean as far as the murder itself but other charges...

 

[Guess Who]

What do you think of the cops saying no other arrests anticipated?

Are grandma and bf clear of any wrongdoing? I don't mean as far as the murder itself but other charges...

None of that means she won't try though.

 

[Summer_Breeze]

Missing Georgia toddler Quinton Simon's remains found in landfill, FBI says

The remains of missing toddler Quinton Simon were found in a landfill in Savannah, Georgia, the FBI's Atlanta field office confirmed on Monday.

www.foxnews.com

By Paul Best | Fox News
Published November 28, 2022 3:55pm EST

Remains found at a landfill in Savannah, Georgia, on Nov. 18 belong to missing toddler Quinton Simon, who originally disappeared on Oct. 5, the FBI's Atlanta field office confirmed through DNA analysis on Monday.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Well it's official Leilani. You killed your son and then threw him away like he was worth nothing and belonged with the garbage.

Disgusting.

 

[Summer_Breeze]

Grandmother of Georgia toddler Quinton Simon, who was found dead in landfill, arrested

The grandmother of a Georgia boy who was found dead in a landfill has been arrested on a charge related to juvenile court

www.foxnews.com

Published December 12, 2022 9:49pm EST
By Louis Casiano

The grandmother of Quinton Simon, the 20-month-old whose remains were found in a Georgia landfill following his October disappearance, was arrested Monday.

Billie Jo Betterton, who also goes by the last name Howell, was booked into the Chatham County Detention Center and is on hold for the juvenile court system, according to jail records.

 

[noZme]

@Summer_Breeze

I read the same topic as above in AJC/Savannah News. It does not state specifically, but I assume she is in contempt for leaving the children in the care of Lelani.

Grandmother of Quinton Simon arrested, on hold for juvenile court

Billie Jo Betterton, the grandmother of Quinton Simon, was arrested and booked into the Chatham County Detention Center on Monday.

www.ajc.com

 

[Mel70]

None of that means she won't try though.

Exactly. Shift blame, Make excuses. Well I was having a bad day. My neighbor woke me up at 2:30 stumbling up the steps drunk. I couldn't go back to sleep again for 15 minutes.

 

[Mel70]

@Summer_Breeze

I read the same topic as above in AJC/Savannah News. It does not state specifically, but I assume she is in contempt for leaving the children in the care of Lelani.

Grandmother of Quinton Simon arrested, on hold for juvenile court

Billie Jo Betterton, the grandmother of Quinton Simon, was arrested and booked into the Chatham County Detention Center on Monday.

www.ajc.com

What an adorable little boy. How could you?. Evil! Killed and thrown away. Sickening. There are plenty of women who wish(ed) They could have a child. Too many have them that shouldn't. Why did you?. And alot just keep having them. They are used as a source of income. It's a child, Not a job. Which I doubt they have ever had.

 

[Summer_Breeze]

Quinton Simon case: Mother of murdered Georgia toddler indicted on 19 counts

Leilani Simon was charged with malice murder, two counts of felony murder, concealing the death of another, false report of a crime, making a false statement, and 14 counts of making a false statement.

www.fox5atlanta.com

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published December 14, 2022 8:05PM

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Simon faces malice murder, two counts of felony murder, concealing the death of another, false report of a crime, making a false statement, and 14 counts of making a false statement.

The eight-page indictment reveals a few more details about what investigators believe happened to Quinton and how police say his mother continued to cover it up.

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Video conference and indictment document at link

 

[Mel70]

Grandmother of Georgia toddler Quinton Simon, who was found dead in landfill, arrested

The grandmother of a Georgia boy who was found dead in a landfill has been arrested on a charge related to juvenile court

www.foxnews.com

Published December 12, 2022 9:49pm EST
By Louis Casiano

The grandmother of Quinton Simon, the 20-month-old whose remains were found in a Georgia landfill following his October disappearance, was arrested Monday.

Billie Jo Betterton, who also goes by the last name Howell, was booked into the Chatham County Detention Center and is on hold for the juvenile court system, according to jail records.

That is a bad day. A very bad day.

 

[GrandmaBear]

There was an object/instrument used in his death apparently.

Go back and watch her little video of how she couldn't put things out for him or grieve him and they couldn't use their yard, etc. because of people and how all she wants is for him NOT to be in the landfill, etc.

Disgusting PIG she is. And I think she fancies herself a good liar. She isn't. She is obvious as he77 but I guess the lies maybe worked with grandma.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

FBI: Quinton Simon’s remains still undergoing testing

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The FBI is still in possession of Quinton Simon’s remains. What was found of the little boy’s body continues to undergo testing in a crime lab, a spokesperson for the FBI sai…

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FBI: Quinton Simon’s remains still undergoing testing​

The FBI is still in possession of Quinton Simon’s remains.

What was found of the little boy’s body continues to undergo testing in a crime lab, a spokesperson for the FBI said.


According to the indictment, Leilani left her home the night of Oct. 4 to meet her drug dealer, and again early Oct. 5 to toss Quinton’s body in the dumpster at Azalea Mobile Home park.

That morning, Leilani told police that Quinton had been taken.

Leilani’s status hearing for Jan. 11 has been canceled. With her case now in Chatham County Superior Court, a status hearing is set for Feb. 13.