Remains believed to be Quinton Simon found; mother arrested on murder charges

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The Chatham County Police division have arrested the mom of a lacking Georgia toddler who’s presumed lifeless.

The kid, 20-month-old Quinton Simon, vanished from his Savannah-area residence on Oct. 5. Police later decided that the toddler’s physique was seemingly dumped in a dumpster and brought to a close-by landfill. They introduced then that they suspected his mom, 22-year-old Leilani Simon, in his demise.

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On Monday, Chatham County Police introduced that they’ve arrested Simon and charged her with homicide in connection to her son’s demise. She’s been taken to the Chatham County Detention Heart the place she will probably be held till a bond listening to.

Investigators mentioned they recovered what they imagine are Quinton’s stays within the landfill on Monday. The stays have been despatched to the lab for constructive identification.

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Police mentioned they don’t anticipate another arrests within the case.

“We’re deeply saddened by this case, however we’re grateful that we’re one step nearer to justice for little Quinton,” police wrote on Twitter.

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It’s unclear what led to costs towards Leilani Simon or why police waited greater than a month to arrest her.

Police mentioned they may maintain a information convention this afternoon to launch extra info.



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