Law enforcement provided a brief update on the case of missing mom Suzanne Simpson. Following the news conference, Robert Price, Yami Virgin, Mariah Medina, and Jordan Elder discussed what was said and all the latest inside information. CLICK HERE to watch...
The Olmos Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety held a press conference on Friday to discuss an update on the missing mom Suzanne Simpson case.
Authorities confirmed On Thursday, Nov. 8. Brad Chandler Simpson was charged with murder in the death of his wife, Suzanne Clark Simpson.
Olmos Police Chief Fidel Villegas said, "We realize that this doesn't bring closure to Suzanne's family, but we hope it will allow them to enter the next phase of their grieving process with more clarity."
The investigation into Suzanne's disappearance and death has been ongoing, with the goal of finding justice for her and her family. The Olmos Police Department and Texas Rangers have worked diligently on this case.
Authorities say they are nowlooking at some property in Bandera.We know they have searched a Bexar County landfill for several days, plus some wooded areas here in Olmos Park. But there's still no sign of Suzanne.
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Villegas thanks the Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales and his office who have been involved in the case and are now working on the prosecution phase. He also thanked Texas DPS, the Olmos Police Department, and the community for their help and support in this investigation.
The Simpson family has requested privacy, especially for their young children.
Barton Simpson, the brother of Brad Simpson, made a statement during the news conference, "It is always important to do what is right, especially when it is most difficult. The situation is heartbreaking for us but brings peace to our family knowing the authorities have gathered enough evidence to move forward with charges. This helps us come to terms with the reality that Suzanne is no longer with us."
"We are also incredibly grateful for the support of our amazing loving community and for everyone who has reached out, supported us, and has kept us in their prayers."
"This is our sincere hope and prayer that Brad would find the compassion and courage to end his family's suffering by cooperating with the authorities to help him find his wife," Barton said.
The search for Suzanne continues.
SAN ANTONIO - Brad Simpson, the husband of missing Olmos Park mom Suzanne Simpson, has been officially charged with murder.
According to the County Magistrate Clerk, the arrest affidavit is sealed for 30 days. "Per Judge Escalona, this arrest affidavit has been sealed for 30 days and can not be released."
This after he was transported by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office to a local Texas Department of Public Safety office where we are told he was questioned.It’s unclear what the questioning was about and if he cooperated.
Simpson left the Bexar County Jail around 1:15pm. Two hours later he was returned and charged.
Suzanne Clark Simpson, a mother of four and a realtor, was last seen on Oct. 6 at her home in Olmos Park.
Sources tell us her body has not been found. But we’re told investigators believed they had enough evidence to proceed anyway.
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According to the police report, a neighbor who lived across the street from the Simpson's home off East Olmos Drive told police he saw Brad and Suzanne arguing outside his window. The two then began physically fighting with each other, with the neighbor saying he saw Brad "grabbing her upper torso area to gain control of her body." He said Brad was clearly trying to keep Suzanne from running away.
More than 24 hours after Simpson disappeared, her husband Brad Simpson was arrested in Kendall County. Olmos Park Police Chief Villegas says Simpson has been uncooperative with police.
Brad Simpson was in Kendall County Jail and was transported back to the Bexar County Jail by DPS On Oct. 10.
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On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) published an affidavit that charged Brad Simpson with the unlawful Possession of a short-barreled rifle (SBR.)
In a recent social media post, the daughter of Suzanne Simpson speaks out about her mother being a victim of abuse.
"My mom was a victim of abuse from my father, my father took my mother's life in a state of rage and control. In our community, this should not be happening and I will not stop speaking as the voice of my mother until she is found. I will forever represent all victims of domestic abuse and assault. As my mother's daughter, I will tell our story over and over again, with every breath, I will make sure you remember her name. Suzanne Simpson was a victim of abuse and a victim of this community. Beyond being a victim she was a phenomenal mother, hardworking, driven, loving, and kind."
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According to the police report, a neighbor, who lived across the street from the Simpson's home off East Olmos Drive, told police he saw Brad and Suzanne arguing outside his window. The two then began physically fighting with each other, with the neighbor saying he saw Brad "grabbing her upper torso area to gain control of her body." He said Brad was clearly trying to keep Suzanne from running away.
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Suzanne's daughter expresses frustration with the community's lack of response to abuse and encourages other women to speak out.
"Shame on my community for not speaking about domestic violence, within Alamo Heights women are marginalized by society and misogyny every day and are told to keep their mouths shut. THIS IS THE TIME TO SPEAK. SPEAK FOR MY MOM. SPEAK FOR YOURSELF. Your voice will be heard, my mom fought for her life, fought for her family, and herself. Our community needs to come forward with strength and bring awareness and change to uplift women who brought us life."
"Those who choose to remain silent are choosing to blind themselves from domestic violence in our homes. My mother tried to leave my father and lost her life. If you stand with my mother and our family please be present at my dad's hearing on Nov 13 in SATX, stand with us in silence for my mother, justice will be served and my mom will be brought home. Shame on Alamo Heights for not educating the youth and community on domestic violence and sexual assault as women across the world suffer in silence as victims. Any women of the AHHS community that has experienced any kind of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse this is your time to speak. Be strong like my mother and speak up."
Barton Simpson, the brother of Brad Simpson released a statement following Brad's murder charges, " It is heartbreaking, but it brings our family some peace to know that authorities have gathered sufficient evidence to feel confident in moving forward with charges. This also helps us to come to terms with the reality that Suzanne is no longer with us, allowing us to begin a difficult grieving process and focus on rebuilding our lives, especially for the sake of the children and our extended family. We remain appreciative to all law enforcement involved for their professionalism in dealing with this situation."