Deceased Sentenced: Search Under Way for Missing Toddler in Georgia

[Sugar Cookie]

WSAV spoke exclusively with the babysitter of 20-month-old Quinton Simon, who has been missing since Wednesday morning.

“I’ve been keeping Quinton and Zane for 6 months,” Diana McCarta said. “I kept them yesterday, and they went home last night.”

McCarta said she babysits little Quinton and his sibling and was supposed to watch them the morning he went missing. She told WSAV that she was confused as to why plans would change so suddenly.

“I got a text this morning saying they would not be here, would not be babysitting them at 5:29 [a.m.] Which was kind of odd because I have them even when she doesn’t work,” McCarta said.

Thirty minutes later, 6 a.m. was the last reported sighting of Quinton, according to police. McCarta says other family members asked her where Quinton might be.

“And then I get a text at 9 a.m. saying have I seen Quinten,” McCarta recalled. “I immediately go to their house. I try to help them look, they didn’t want that. So, I’ve been just waiting around like everyone else.”

McCarta and other neighbors were shocked by the news and wondered what could have happened to little Quinton.

ONLY ON 3: Exclusive interview with missing toddler’s babysitter

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — WSAV spoke exclusively with the babysitter of 20-month-old Quinton Simon, who has been missing since Wednesday morning. “I’ve been keeping Quinton and Zane …

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[Satanica]

Doesn't sound good if family knew they weren't going to the sitter's the next day. Hopefully, if there's anything nefarious, the dogs will pick up the scent and find the child.

 

[cubby]

Sounds a little hinky-stinky. Seems like mom was setting up an "incident". Hopefully not, but we all know it happens.

 

[BuffettGirl]

This one feels really off...

 

[myra manes]

Awe fuck, the parents killed him ..

 

[BuffettGirl]

If you pull up "Buckhalter Road, Savannah, GA" there are only about 15 houses (that can be easily identified as such), a lot of woods and a large retention pond visible on the satellite map. I hope he's not lost in the woods or drowned in the pond.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

 

[cubby]

There is really some hinky stuff going down here

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Georgia toddler Quinton Simon has been missing for a week—and tensions are flaring.

The 20-month-old’s grandmother, Billie Jo Howell, who had custody of him and his siblings, reportedly barged into the home of his babysitter, Diana McCarta, sparking a blazing argument.


Howell was reportedly incensed that McCarta spoke about creating a memorial for Quinton.

“My baby’s not dead,” the grandmother could be heard yelling on video recorded by McCarta’s daughter and obtained by WSAV.

The confrontation got so heated that at one point McCarta dared Howell, “Hit me, hit me,” prompting the other woman to say, “Do you think I would do that?”


The two women were screaming that the other one was a liar and at one point Howell shouted at McCarta, “Do you have Quinton? You’re the only one who can go in my house and take him.”

McCarta was supposed to watch Quinton on Oct. 5 when his mother, Leilani Simon, texted her to say he would not be coming. Hours later, Simon reported Quinton missing and allegedly told cops that his biological father had taken him—but police have said that’s not true.

The sitter has been outspoken about the situation and told reporters that she had filed complaints about Quinton and his siblings with child-welfare authorities—though that has not been confirmed.

On Monday, police said the search for the little boy was also now a “criminal investigation.” And on Tuesday, they said they believe evidence collected would lead to a break in the case.

In an interview with WJCL last week, Howell did not defend her daughter.

“Sometimes she does really great, sometimes she doesn’t,” she said at the time. “I don’t know what to think right now. I don’t know what to believe, because I don’t think anybody ever believes this is going to happen to them.”

Missing Toddler Quinton Simon’s Babysitter and Grandma Have Blazing Row

Chatham County SheriffGeorgia toddler Quinton Simon has been missing for a week—and tensions are flaring.The 20-month-old’s grandmother, Billie Jo Howell, who had custody of him and his siblings, repo...

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[Satanica]

Methinks grandma doth protest too much. McCarta says as much to her in the video, and I agree the family is trying to deflect blame.

 

[cubby]

Quinton is most likely not alive anymore and mama is to blame. I saw it mentioned somewhere that mama didn't call police until after garbage pickup, if true then we know where cute little Quinton is.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Police and court records paint a picture of tense and divided home in the weeks leading up to his disappearance.

We know Quinton was living at his grandmother’s home off Buckhalter Road with his mother, her boyfriend, and his two siblings. Quinton’s grandmother had sole custody of the toddler and his oldest sibling.

Let’s start with this police report from September 7th.

It shows Quinton’s mother called police after a reported domestic dispute with his grandmother. Quinton’s mother did not press charges. Quinton’s grandmother told police on scene she was thinking about kicking her daughter and her boyfriend out of the home.

The next day, September 8th, she followed-through filing this paperwork to evict the couple.

She said her daughter got that paperwork two weeks later, around September 26th.

Separately, two days after that, on Wednesday, September 28th, Chatham County Judge Lisa Colbert ordered Quinton’s mother to start paying child support for Quinton and his older sibling.

Again, Quinton’s grandmother had sole custody of both children. That order came exactly a week before Quinton disappeared.

Chatham County Police said Quinton’s mother reported him missing on October 5th. They said her boyfriend was the last one to see him around 6 a.m. that morning.

Records shed light on missing toddler’s family

Georgia toddler Quinton Simon went missing nearly a week ago. WTOC Investigates obtained documents that shed light on missing toddler’s family.

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[cubby]

I knew it!

Grandmother should get charges too, she left him with Leilani and she wasn't supposed to. So she's guilty too.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

The mother

 

[Sugar Cookie]

 

[Satanica]

The only thing I believe right now is that the adorable little boy is no longer with us. I think it's pretty obvious at this point.

 

[thuumpr]

Missing Georgia toddler allegedly left in dumpster; police searching landfill for his body​

Police in Savannah, Georgia, believe missing toddler Quinton Simon was left in a dumpster and authorities have now started scouring the local landfill for his body.

Police last week said they believe 20-month-old Quinton is dead and authorities named his mother, Leilani Simon, as the primary suspect. The little boy has been missing since Oct. 5.

Missing Georgia toddler allegedly left in dumpster; police searching landfill for his body

Police in Savannah, Georgia, believe the body of missing toddler Quinton Simon was placed in a dumpster.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Blizzard]

I got a text this morning saying they would not be here, would not be babysitting them at 5:29 [a.m.] Which was kind of odd because I have them even when she doesn’t work,

That's when I knew.

 

[Turd Fergusen]

I guess now, they're just like, fuck it!

Quinton Simon’s mom, grandmother caught shooting tequila at bar as FBI searches landfill for toddler’s remains​

As federal agents searched a garbage dump for the remains of toddler Quinton Simon on Tuesday, his mother and grandmother were spotted downing shots of top-shelf tequila, according to a bar employee.

Leilani Simon, little Quinton’s mom and the main suspect in his Oct. 5 disappearance, was spotted boozing with her mom, Billie Jo Howell, on the deck of Sting Ray’s on Tybee Island, just outside Savannah, Georgia.

“They were having a great time, like they didn’t have a care in the world,” the server told The Post.

“They were drinking Patron shots in the deck area, being loud and laughing. It’s almost like they were trying to draw attention to themselves.”

The woman said a colleague eventually recognized the duo from news reports, which made other employees angry with their behavior, given the missing 20-month-old, who authorities have said they believe is dead.

“People were getting upset,” the worker said. “They just wanted them out of here. But they stayed for a long time, for hours. It was really strange.”

Exclusive | Quinton Simon’s mom, grandmother caught shooting tequila at bar as FBI searches landfill for toddler’s remains

“They were having a great time, like they didn’t have a care in the world,” the server told The Post.

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[McDanel]

Possession of this child wasn't even considered a financial advantage, how fucked up is that?

 

[thuumpr]

... and she'll hire Casey Anthony's lawyers.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

 

[Satanica]

They're so full of shit. Did you see any actual tears; I didn't.

 

[thuumpr]

Wow! Never thought a landfill could be so neat and organized.

 

[Babs]

So...doing shots and having a good time. Hmmm, maybe there was a life insurance policy on poor little Quinton?

 

[Satanica]

Mom looked pretty disgusted throughout Leilani's little fake crying talk, so maybe even she's getting sick of this shit show. If so, she'd better act soon and get in on a plea deal before it's too late.

I would hope the possibility of an insurance policy has been investigated already.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Missing Georgia toddler Quinton Simon’s grandmother thinks he drowned in the bath after his mom, Leilani, passed out while high on drugs, a new report claims.

“I feel like something happened while Quinton was in the bathtub, and he drowned, and they were both high. That’s my theory,” grandma Billie Jo Howell told the baby’s father, Henry “Bubba” Moss, in a recorded phone call obtained by the Daily Mail.

“Hell, they should have just called the police if something like that happened,” Bubba, who is no longer in a relationship with Leilani Simon, replied.

“If you’re high as hell, man, you do stupid s—,” said Billie Jo in the recording.

According to news reports, Leilani admitted to using drugs while pregnant with one of her three small children when it came up in court, and the fathers to two of her children have said she was a heavy user of cocaine.

Little Quinton went missing on Oct. 5 from his Savannah, Ga., home and police believe he is dead. Authorities have been searching the Chatham County landfill for his remains and have said Leilani Simon is the main suspect, although no arrests have been made.

Grandma says missing Quinton Simon may have ‘drowned in bath’ while mom was high: report

“I feel like something happened while Quinton was in the bathtub, and he drowned, and they were both high. That’s my theory,” grandma Billie Jo Howell told the baby’s father.”

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[thuumpr]

I think mom is trying for a Casey Anthony redo.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Police on Monday said the mother of missing Georgia toddler Quinton Simon has been charged in his murder.

The Chatham County Police Department arrested Leilani Simon for the murder of her 20-month-old son. She reported him missing from his home in Savannah, Georgia, on Oct. 5. His mother told police the toddler had been in his playpen before she discovered he was missing.

Police said Leilani is being taken to the Chatham County Detention Center.

The Chatham County Police Department released the following statement:

We will be releasing more details soon, and Chief Hadley will meet with news media. However, we wanted to report this development to you without delay. We are deeply saddened by this case, but we are thankful that we are one step closer to justice for little Quinton."

Mother arrested, charged with murder of missing toddler Quinton Simon, police say

Police on Monday said the mother of missing Georgia toddler Quinton Simon has been charged in his murder.

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[BuffettGirl]

Yep, this one was hinky from the get... Poor little Bubs.