DNA of murder suspect husband found on Suzanne Simpson's saw that can cut metal.

This week, Brad Simpson, the husband of missing Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson, appeared in court after her DNA was reportedly discovered on a "reciprocating saw" that he is accused of concealing.

A Bexar County grand jury indicted a 53-year-old suspect on multiple felony charges related to the murder of his wife on Dec. 3, according to documents obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital. The suspect made his first appearance since being accused of his wife's murder during a brief hearing on Monday, Dec. 9 in a San Antonio courtroom.

Simpson was charged with two first-degree felonies, murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury to a family member, which carry a maximum punishment of life in prison. Additionally, he was indicted on charges of tampering with a corpse, two counts of tampering with physical evidence, and possession of a prohibited weapon.

""We express our gratitude to the many investigating agencies working towards justice for Suzanne Simpson, while also offering our sincere condolences to her family as we continue our pursuit of justice," Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales stated in a press release."

On Oct. 8, two days after his wife disappeared, Simpson concealed a reciprocating saw during a missing persons investigation, according to the indictment.

According to KABB, family members were informed by authorities that Suzanne's DNA was found on the "reciprocating saw" mentioned in the indictment.

According to Pro Tool and & Supply, reciprocating saws are the "ultimate demolition tool" and "enable you to cut through some of the most challenging materials," including wood, hard plastic, and metal.

On October 6th, Suzanne, a 51-year-old woman, disappeared after an alleged argument with her husband of 22 years in front of their house in Olmos Park, in the San Antonio area. Despite efforts to locate her body, authorities believe that Simpson intentionally caused her death on or about that day, as indicated by the indictments.

According to an affidavit, a neighbor reportedly saw Simpson assault his wife the night of her disappearance and heard screams coming from the woods nearby. Meanwhile, the couple's five-year-old child told a school counselor that on the evening of Oct. 6, her father allegedly pushed her mother against the wall, hit her mother on the face, and hurt her mother's elbow inside their residence, as well as turned off her mother's phone because they were fighting.

Since October 6th, there have been no indications that Suzanne is still alive, as confirmed by her cellphone records, financial records, family, friends, and co-workers, according to authorities.

On Nov. 7, Simpson was charged with Suzanne's murder.

In the days after his wife disappeared, investigators observed Simpson's unusual behavior, such as shutting down his phone, driving with suspicious items in the bed of his truck, going to a dump site, and cleaning his truck at a car wash.

"According to Texas criminal defense attorney Sam Bassett, the circumstantial evidence in the case appears to be quite strong, based on what he has seen. The combination of a witness hearing a lady scream, along with evidence of the suspect's vehicle being moved around, provides a strong foundation for a prosecution case. There are also videotapes and GPS data that support this evidence."

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The new details about Simpson's alleged murder method and actions after the fact are revealed through the indictments.

The charge of aggravated assault alleges that Simpson employed or displayed a deadly weapon, as well as an object not specified by the grand jury, which, due to its use and intended use, had the potential to cause death and severe injury.

The indictments accuse Simpson of committing a murder on Oct. 7 and subsequently altering, destroying, and concealing the corpse with the intention of impeding the investigation.

Simpson's attorney, Steven Gilmore, filed a motion for an examining trial, which would have required prosecutors to share any evidence they've gathered. However, the hearing was canceled after the grand jury indictment.

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An examining trial may "compel the prosecution to act a little," Bassett stated. "It obliges them to present the case to the grand jury . . . most prosecutors will respond to a request for an examining trial by submitting the case to the grand jury earlier than they would have otherwise."

Gilmore has filed a motion to quash the indictments against his client, stating that the information in the indictments is unclear and does not clearly state the charges against Simpson.

Bexar County jail continues to hold Brad Simpson, with his next hearing set for Dec. 19. His lawyer declined to provide additional comment.