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In a heart-wrenching development, police have announced that 20-month-old Quinton Simon, missing from his Savannah, Georgia, home since October 5, is now presumed dead. The Chatham County Police Department has named the toddler’s mother, 22-year-old Leilani Simon, as the prime suspect in his disappearance. As of now, no charges have been filed against her, Your Content has learned.
The case has gripped the community since Quinton was reported missing more than a week ago. In the days following his disappearance, law enforcement officials and volunteers launched an extensive search operation. Despite their efforts, the young boy was not found, leading to the grim announcement by police.
Evidence has been seized in connection with the case, and authorities have indicated that a significant announcement is expected to be made on Thursday. The specifics of the evidence collected have not been disclosed, adding to the anticipation surrounding the forthcoming update.
Quinton’s legal guardian is his grandmother, Billie Jo Howell. However, it was Leilani Simon who was with him at their residence when he vanished. This detail has become a focal point in the investigation, with police closely examining the circumstances leading up to the toddler’s disappearance.
Adding to the complexity of the case, Diana McCarta, a babysitter, has publicly raised questions about the day Quinton went missing. She revealed that she was unexpectedly told her services were not needed on that particular day, a deviation from the norm that has drawn attention from both the public and investigators,‘according to ABC News.
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