Brad Simpson, the husband of missing Texas mom Suzanne Simpson, has been charged with murder in her case. Suzanne, a 51-year-old mother of four and luxury real estate agent, has been missing for over a month. Brad had previously been charged with prohibited weapons, evidence tampering, unlawful restraint, and bodily injury to a family member, which had kept him behind bars leading up to the murder charge. The total bond for all charges against Brad is $5 million. Authorities have not found Suzanne’s body but have gathered enough evidence to charge Brad, who was taken out of jail for questioning by Texas rangers. Suzanne’s daughter, Chandler, believes that her father “took my mother’s life in a state of rage and control.”
Investigations into Suzanne Simpson’s disappearance have involved extensive searches in various areas, including Olmos Park, surrounding wooded areas, and a landfill in southeast Bexar County. Suzanne’s mother, Barbara Clark, has expressed her belief that her daughter is no longer alive. Suzanne went missing on October 6 after an alleged fight with Brad in Olmos Park. A neighbor reported seeing the couple fighting and hearing screams coming from a nearby wooded area on that night. The couple’s youngest child also reported witnessing her parents fighting, with her father allegedly striking her mother in the face and taking away her cellphone. Chandler Simpson, the couple’s daughter, shared on Instagram that her mother was a victim of abuse at the hands of her father.
James “Val” Cotter, a longtime friend and business partner of Brad Simpson, was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence and possessing a prohibited weapon related to Suzanne Simpson’s disappearance. Cotter allegedly hid Brad’s gun after receiving ominous texts from him just days after Suzanne went missing. Prior to the murder charge, Brad’s attorney Steven Gilmore had dismissed the charges against his client as “ludicrous” and accused law enforcement of trying to keep Brad in custody. The arrest affidavit in Brad’s case has been sealed for 30 days, and his arraignment hearing is scheduled for November 13.
Brad Simpson’s brother Barton expressed that while it is heartbreaking, it brings their family peace to know that authorities have sufficient evidence to move forward with charges. This development allows them to start the grieving process and focus on rebuilding their lives, especially for the sake of the children and extended family. Suzanne Simpson’s tragic disappearance and the subsequent murder charge against her husband have raised questions and concerns within the community. The circumstances surrounding Suzanne’s disappearance, the reported fights between her and Brad, and the alleged abusive behavior have shed light on the complexity and gravity of the case. The legal proceedings and investigations are ongoing, with family members and loved ones grappling with the difficult reality of Suzanne’s likely fate. As the case continues to unfold, the search for justice and closure for Suzanne and her family remains at the forefront.
