Georgia officers mentioned Wednesday night time {that a} 20-month-old toddler who was reported lacking every week in the past is probably going lifeless.
Chatham County Police mentioned in a tweet that they take into account Quinton Simon’s mom to be the prime suspect in his disappearance and loss of life, but additionally mentioned no arrests have been made or fees filed.
Police didn’t present further particulars or say why they imagine the boy is lifeless or how he died.
Quinton was reported lacking from his residence in an unincorporated a part of the county close to Savannah on Oct. 5, police have mentioned.
“We all know that 1000’s of individuals all over the world will likely be heartbroken by this information, and we share your sorrow,” police mentioned Wednesday night.
The police division mentioned it anticipated to carry a information convention Thursday and wouldn’t make further statements till then.
It was not instantly clear if the toddler’s mom had an legal professional. A telephone quantity for her couldn’t instantly be discovered Wednesday night time.
Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley mentioned Monday that police had carried out a number of interviews, executed a number of search warrants and canvassed quite a few areas within the seek for Quinton.
The FBI has additionally been concerned for the reason that boy was reported lacking, he mentioned.
On Tuesday, the police division mentioned that it had seized proof that it believed would assist however it didn’t element what the proof was.
It is a growing story. Please verify again for updates.
