Leilani Simon has been found guilty of all 19 charges against her, including malice murder and concealing the death of her 20-month-old son, Quinton. She reported Quinton missing from their home, but his remains were later found in a landfill. Simon faces a potential sentence of life in prison without parole.
During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence of Simon’s drug use, a rocky relationship with her boyfriend, and her changing stories following Quinton’s disappearance. Witnesses testified, including Simon’s ex-boyfriend who participated in a wiretap and a witness who contradicted Simon’s alibi. Cell phone records also suggested inconsistencies in Simon’s account of the events.
The investigation into Quinton’s disappearance led police to search a landfill where they found the toddler’s remains, including bones. The FBI confirmed the identity of the remains. Despite the defense’s argument that Simon’s former boyfriend had seen Quinton on the morning of his disappearance, the jury concluded that Simon was responsible for her son’s death.
Simon faces a potential life sentence without parole, and her defense attorney plans to file a motion for a new trial. The case garnered significant public attention due to the tragic nature of Quinton’s death and the details that emerged during the trial. Simon’s conviction marks the end of a lengthy legal process and brings closure to the investigation into Quinton’s disappearance and death.
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