Georgia mother found guilty of murdering her toddler son
cnn.com — October 28, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC
A Georgia jury found Leilani Simon guilty of murdering her 20-month-old son, Quinton, and other charges, including concealing a death and making false statements. The verdict came after a trial that included over 40 witnesses and nearly 100 pieces of evidence. Simon reported Quinton missing in October 2022, claiming she last saw him in his playpen. His remains were later found in a landfill, confirmed by the FBI through DNA analysis. Simon faces a potential life sentence without parole. Her attorney stated that Simon plans to appeal the verdict. The defense argued that the prosecution relied on speculation, while the state maintained it proved Simon's guilt despite lacking key evidence like an autopsy.