A Georgia jury has convicted Leilani Simon on all 19 charges in the murder of her young son, Quinton Simon, who was found dead in a landfill two years ago. The verdict brings closure to a disturbing case that gripped the Savannah community and underscored concerns about child protection.

A Georgia jury has convicted Leilani Simon on all 19 charges in the murder of her young son, Quinton Simon, who was found dead in a landfill two years ago. The verdict brings closure to a disturbing case that gripped the Savannah community and underscored concerns about child protection.

🔎 What’s Happening:

• Simon was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, and other charges tied to the death and concealment of her 20-month-old son, Quinton.

• Jurors deliberated for just over two hours Thursday, reconvened Friday morning, and delivered their unanimous verdict by mid-afternoon.

👁️ Between the Lines: This verdict wraps up an investigation that turned grim when human remains linked to Quinton were discovered after an intensive search through a landfill:

• Simon originally reported her son missing on Oct. 5, 2022, saying he had vanished from his playpen.

• Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley quickly identified her as the only suspect as investigations unfolded.


A Georgia jury has convicted Leilani Simon on all 19 charges in the murder of her young son, Quinton Simon, who was found dead in a landfill two years ago. The verdict brings closure to a disturbing case that gripped the Savannah community and underscored concerns about child protection.
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