Chatham County Mother Charged with Toddler Son’s Death
Tests Confirm Remains Found in Savannah Landfill Belong to Quinton Simon
Chatham County authorities have finally made an arrest in connection with the disappearance and death of 21-month-old Quinton Simon. The toddler was reported missing October 6 by his mother, 22-year-old Leilani Simon.
Investigators named the boy’s mother the only suspect in his death, but never said what evidence they had that led them to that conclusion. They spent days searching through an area landfill for the child’s body, but never confirmed that it had been found.
Chatham County Police officials say Leilani Simon was taken into custody this afternoon and is being held in the Chatham County Detention Center. Authorities are expected to hold a news conference this evening to provide more information.
Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.
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