Leilani Simon has been found guilty of all 19 charges against her, including malice murder and concealing the death of her son Quinton. Quinton’s remains were discovered in a landfill after Simon reported him missing from their home. Simon faces a potential sentence of life in prison without parole for the murder of her 20-month-old son.
The Chatham County jury delivered the verdict after a nine-day trial, during which prosecutors presented evidence and witnesses, including police, a drug dealer, and Simon’s neighbors. The investigation revealed that Quinton’s remains were located in a landfill in Chatham County, with law enforcement sifting through tons of trash before finding his bones.
During the trial, testimony revealed Simon’s drug use, tumultuous relationship with a boyfriend, and inconsistencies in her statements following Quinton’s disappearance. Prosecutors did not need to prove how Simon killed her son, only that she was responsible for his death. The defense argued that the prosecution’s theory lacked evidence, pointing to testimony from Simon’s ex-boyfriend.
Simon faces the possibility of life in prison without parole, with her defense attorney planning to file a motion for a new trial. The case has shocked the community and highlighted the tragic circumstances surrounding Quinton’s death. Simon’s sentencing will determine the consequences she will face for the murder of her son.
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