Missing Georgia toddler believed to be dead, according to police

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - The Chatham County Police Department and the FBI have confirmed that they believe 20-month-old Quinton Simon is dead.

Authorities and the FBI have notified Quinton’s family.

Police said they have named his mother, Leilani Simon, as the prime suspect in in his disappearance and death.

Police said that no arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed at this time.

Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley will hold a news conference to give more details and to answer questions.

We are saddened to report that CCPD and the FBI have notified Quinton Simon’s family that we believe he is deceased. We have named his mother, Leilani Simon, as the prime suspect in his disappearance and death. But, no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed.
— Chatham County Police Department (@ChathamCountyPD) October 13, 2022

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