Documents reveal that the husband accused of murdering realtor Suzanne Simpson displayed no emotion following her disappearance.
Brad Simpson, husband of Jessica Simpson, is accused of giving conflicting statements to police in the San Antonio region.
Despite ongoing searches, the remains of Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson, who disappeared seven weeks ago, have not been found. Meanwhile, recently unsealed court records indicate that her husband displayed "no emotion" when informed of his wife's disappearance and was later charged with her murder.
On Oct. 6, a 51-year-old mother of four disappeared after an alleged argument with her 22-year-old husband in front of their home in Olmos Park, according to records.
On Nov. 7, Brad Simpson was charged with murder, as authorities believe he "intentionally and knowingly caused the death" of Suzanne Simpson "on or about Sunday, Oct. 6," according to the unsealed arrest affidavit.
Deon Cockrell, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety, stated during a press conference that law enforcement officers have amassed sufficient evidence to charge the individual with murder.
Brad Simpson did not express surprise or question why he was being arrested when he was apprehended on Oct. 9 on charges of assault causing bodily injury, family violence, and unlawful restraint for the Oct. 6 altercation with his wife, according to the unsealed affidavit.
The suspect, a 53-year-old man, appeared "unconcerned about his wife's disappearance and displayed minimal emotion," according to the Texas Ranger who arrested him.
Brad Simpson gave conflicting accounts to the police about his missing wife, Suzanne. Initially, he stated that he had not seen her since Sunday, Oct. 6 at 11 p.m. However, later he claimed that he had last seen her on Monday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 a.m. while leaving to drop off their child at school. According to records, he admitted to peeking into a separate room and observing his wife asleep.
Brad Simpson intentionally shut down his cellphone multiple times on the night of Oct. 6, from 11:09 p.m. to the next day, in a manner rarely seen, referred to as "Lock Down" mode.
According to the affidavit, "Lock Down" refers to the shutdown of a cell phone by a person seeking to evade detection, as defined by FBI forensic examiners.
The document states that the Texas Ranger who apprehended Brad Simpson noticed "several cuts and injuries" on his hands and arms.
SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER
On Oct. 6, a neighbor saw Brad and Suzanne Simpson arguing loudly and physically struggling in front of their residence. The neighbor observed that Suzanne was trying to escape Brad's grasp as he tried to pull her downwards, and that Brad was chasing after his wife and attempting to grab her, according to documents.
One hour after hearing screams in the wooded area across from his home, the neighbor reportedly saw Brad Simpson's truck leave and then return another hour later.
According to the affidavit, the Simpsons' 5-year-old child claimed that on October 6th, her father pushed her mother against the wall, hit her mother on the face, and injured her mother's elbow inside their home. Additionally, the child stated that her father turned off her mother's phone during an argument.
On Oct. 6 at 10:22 p.m., Suzanne Simpson's "Find My iPhone" application indicated her last known location as her house.
Since Brad Simpson physically assaulted Suzanne Simpson on Oct. 6, there have been no signs of her being alive, as confirmed by her cellphone records, financial records, family, friends, and co-workers.
Barton Simpson, Brad's brother, previously told Planet Chronicle Digital that it was heartbreaking but brought peace to their family knowing that authorities had enough evidence to confidently proceed with charges.
GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB
"By acknowledging that Suzanne is no longer with us, we can start the challenging process of grieving and move forward with rebuilding our lives, particularly for the sake of our children and family members."
Bexar County jail continues to hold Brad Simpson, and his bond hearing has been postponed until Dec. 19.
Steven Gilmore, his attorney, is advocating for an examining trial, which involves presenting evidence before a judge to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the prosecution process. Gilmore could not be reached for comment.
us
You might also like
- In the Bryan Kohberger case, a judge in Idaho hears a defense motion regarding the murders.
- A fire broke out in Los Angeles County, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders.
- As fears of ICE raids intensify, a bustling Chicago district, often referred to as the "Mexico of the Midwest," has become a ghost town.
- Injured in a shooting at Antioch High School in Tennessee, three people were left in a lockdown.
- A German national who worked at the Pentagon during 9/11 was allegedly killed by a Vermont Border Patrol agent, according to the family.