Judge sets date for preliminary hearing for Leilani Simon, charged in Savannah toddler's murder

At the preliminary hearing, the state will have the opportunity to share some of the facts of the case and explain why there was probable cause for an arrest.

At the preliminary hearing, the state will have the opportunity to share some of the facts of the case and explain why there was probable cause for an arrest.

I95 NEAR RICHMOND HILL WE'RE GETTING NEW INSIGHT ON THE NEXT STEPS IN THE QUINTON SIMON MURDER CASE. HE'S THE SAVANNAH TODDLER REPORTED MISSING ON OCTOBER FIFTH.... INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE HE'S DEAD. HIS MOTHER... LEILANI SIMON IS THE PRIME SUSPECT. TODAY SHE HEARD THE OFFICIAL CHARGES AGAINST HER WHICH INCLUDE MURDER. OUR GREG COY JOINS US IN STUDIO NOW--WITH THE OUTCOME OF LEILANI'S FIRST COURT HEARING TODAY. MARVIS - LEILANI SIMON ... WAS NOT IN THE COURT ROOM ... FOR THE HEARING THIS MORNING. THE JUDGE DID SET A PRELIMINARY HEARING. IT IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 11TH, 20- 23. AT THE PRELIMINARY HEARING ... THE STATE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE SOME OF THE FACTS OF THE CASE ... AND EXPLAIN - *WHY THERE WAS PROBABLE CAUSE FOR AN ARREST. POLICE SAY ... THEY BELIEVE ... THEY FOUND QUINTON'S REMAINS ... PENDING THE RESULTS OF DNA TESTING. SIMON WAS ARRESTED MONDAY AFTERNOON ... AND BOOKED INTO THE CHATHAM COUNTY DETENTION CENTER./// GREG, ARE POLICE TALKING ABOUT ANY OTHER PERSONS OF INTEREST IN THIS CASE? POLICE SAID ... AT THERE NEWS CONFERENCE MONDAY ... THAT THEY DO NOT ANTICIPATE ANY OTHER ARRESTS IN THE CASE

Judge sets date for preliminary hearing for Leilani Simon, charged in Savannah toddler's murder

At the preliminary hearing, the state will have the opportunity to share some of the facts of the case and explain why there was probable cause for an arrest.

A preliminary hearing for Leilani Simon has been scheduled for Jan. 11, 2023.This comes just days after she was arrested, charged in the murder of her missing toddler, Quinton.Quinton Simon was last seen at his Savannah home on October 5. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance have led to international coverage.At the preliminary hearing, the state will have the opportunity to share some of the facts of the case and explain why there was probable cause for an arrest.Leilani had a court hearing Wednesday but did not physically appear. Police say they believe they found Quinton's remains. Now his 22-year-old mother is charged with murder.Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley said Leiliani Simon was arrested Monday afternoon and booked into the Chatham County Detention Center.Police say they do not anticipate any other arrests in the case. "She has been the sole suspect since the beginning," Hadley said.A bond hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning. Check back for updates.Below video: Police, FBI hold press conference on murder arrestOn Friday, search teams found human remains, bones they believe belong to a small child. A DNA analysis, which could take days, is being conducted."We have every reason to believe this will confirm the remains are Quinton's," Hadley said. During the landfill search, law enforcement officers combed through 1.2 million pounds of trash over a 30-day period."What happened to this 20-month-old child is unthinkable," said Will Clarke, senior supervisory resident agent in charge of the FBI’s Savannah and Brunswick offices. "This investigation does not end here, there is more work to do.""We had every belief that Quinton was at the landfill," Hadley said. "We feel that we have a very strong case. We have put thousands of hours into this.""She doesn't deserve a Thanksgiving, quite frankly," Hadley said of Quinton's mother. "Quinton deserves that." Timeline: The Search for Missing Savannah Toddler Quinton SimonPolice: Protesters lead to 50 calls for service since Quinton Simon disappeared from Savannah homeGrandfather of missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon struck, killed by hit-and-run driverBelow file video: What led up to Quinton Simon's disappearance, and what's happened sinceIn a series of tweets Monday, CCPD said:" The Chatham County Police Department has arrested 22-year-old Leilani Simon and charged her with murder in connection with the disappearance and death of her son, 20-month-old Quinton Simon.Leilani Simon reported her son missing from their home on October 5, 2022. Since that time, millions of people have followed Quinton’s case and have been awaiting answers.We will be releasing more details soon, and Chief Hadley will meet with news media. However, we wanted to report this development to you without delay. We are deeply saddened by this case, but we are thankful that we are one step closer to justice for little Quinton."Leiliani Simon, 22 is charged with murder, concealing death of another, false report of a crime and false statements or writings conceal facts or fraudulent documents in matters of government.

A preliminary hearing for Leilani Simon has been scheduled for Jan. 11, 2023.

This comes just days after she was arrested, charged in the murder of her missing toddler, Quinton.

Quinton Simon was last seen at his Savannah home on October 5. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance have led to international coverage.

At the preliminary hearing, the state will have the opportunity to share some of the facts of the case and explain why there was probable cause for an arrest.

Leilani had a court hearing Wednesday but did not physically appear.

Police say they believe they found Quinton's remains. Now his 22-year-old mother is charged with murder.

Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley said Leiliani Simon was arrested Monday afternoon and booked into the Chatham County Detention Center.

Police say they do not anticipate any other arrests in the case.

"She has been the sole suspect since the beginning," Hadley said.

A bond hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning. Check back for updates.

Below video: Police, FBI hold press conference on murder arrest

On Friday, search teams found human remains, bones they believe belong to a small child. A DNA analysis, which could take days, is being conducted.

"We have every reason to believe this will confirm the remains are Quinton's," Hadley said.

During the landfill search, law enforcement officers combed through 1.2 million pounds of trash over a 30-day period.

"What happened to this 20-month-old child is unthinkable," said Will Clarke, senior supervisory resident agent in charge of the FBI’s Savannah and Brunswick offices. "This investigation does not end here, there is more work to do."

"We had every belief that Quinton was at the landfill," Hadley said. "We feel that we have a very strong case. We have put thousands of hours into this."

"She doesn't deserve a Thanksgiving, quite frankly," Hadley said of Quinton's mother. "Quinton deserves that."

Below file video: What led up to Quinton Simon's disappearance, and what's happened since

In a series of tweets Monday, CCPD said:

" The Chatham County Police Department has arrested 22-year-old Leilani Simon and charged her with murder in connection with the disappearance and death of her son, 20-month-old Quinton Simon.

Leilani Simon reported her son missing from their home on October 5, 2022. Since that time, millions of people have followed Quinton’s case and have been awaiting answers.

We will be releasing more details soon, and Chief Hadley will meet with news media. However, we wanted to report this development to you without delay. We are deeply saddened by this case, but we are thankful that we are one step closer to justice for little Quinton."

Leiliani Simon, 22 is charged with murder, concealing death of another, false report of a crime and false statements or writings conceal facts or fraudulent documents in matters of government.

Judge sets date for preliminary hearing for Leilani Simon, charged in Savannah toddler's murder

At the preliminary hearing, the state will have the opportunity to share some of the facts of the case and explain why there was probable cause for an arrest.

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