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Jul 7
39m 47s

The Case of Quinton Simon

The Misery Machine
About this episode

This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to Savannah, Georgia, to discuss the case of Quinton Simon, and adorable little boy born to a drug addicted mother, Leilani Simon. At the time of our story, Quinton and his siblings were living in the home of their grandmother, Billie Jo Howell, when one morning, Quinton went missing. Eventually, all signs pointed to his mother, 22-year-old Leilani, and after weeks of searching through mounds of trash in a landfill, pieces of the toddler were finally recovered. 

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Source Materials:

https://www.wjcl.com/article/quinton-simon-home-up-for-sale/46306130

https://www.wjcl.com/article/quinton-simon-landfill-search-murder-trial/62674115

Leilani Simon asks for new trial, is transferred to prison

Leilani Simon sentenced to life with possibility of parole in death of her son

Quinton Oruta Ruth Simon (2021-2022) - Find a Grave Memorial

New findings released following investigation on Georgia’s foster care system

Quinton Oruta "Ruth" Simon Obituary (2022) | Savannah, Georgia

‘My baby’s not dead’: Heated exchange between grandmother, babysitter of missing Georgia toddler caught on camera | WSAV-TV

Grandmother of Quinton Simon sentenced to 10 days in jail for violating court order

Babysitter ‘very concerned’ about Quinton Simon as mother’s trial continues in his killing

Quinton Simon family home in Savannah on the market

One year anniversary of Quinton Simon's disappearance

Quinton Simon | WSAV.com

Day 8 of Leilani Simon murder trial

‘Heartbreaking’: Day 7 of Leilani Simon murder trial focuses on search for Quinton’s remains

Week 2 of Leilani Simon murder trial opens with FBI testimony

Day 5 of Leilani Simon murder trial

Memorial set up outside of toddler’s home as investigation continues

Leilani Simon murder trial day 4: Prosecution paints picture of abuse for toddler Quinton | FOX 5 Atlanta

Leilani Simon, Sentenced to Life for Murder of 20-Month-Old Son, Wants Child’s Remains Given to Her Brother

Quinton Simon: Grandmother of Slain Tot Calls FBI After Accused Murderer Mom Checks out of Rehab Hours Before Arrest – Crime Online

Quinton Simon: Babysitter reveals odd text before toddler’s disappearance | The Independent

Savannah Murder Trial: Babysitter Testifies Against Leilani Simon

Its been almost 2 years since Quinton Simon died. When will his mother go to trial?

Georgia toddler Quinton Simon remembered as 'fun, smart, loving little monkey' | Fox News

Heartbreaking obituary released for toddler found dead in Georgia landfill – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

Search continues for Chatham Co. toddler last seen Wednesday morning

One week since the disappearance of Quinton Simon

Police resume search at home of missing toddler

Chatham County Police seize evidence in missing toddler case

UPDATE: Chatham Co. PD provides new tips number for missing toddler

Police searching for missing 20-month-old child on Buckhalter Rd.

Quinton Simon's Mother Leilani Simon Convicted of Murdering Toddler

Georgia mother sentenced to life for killing son Quinton Simon whose body was found in landfill

https://www.yourtango.com/crime/quinton-simon-grandmother-billie-jo-howell-claims-toddler-drowned

https://www.instagram.com/itsdannyyoungkin/

https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/babysitter-quinton-simon-may-have-drowned/

https://www.crimeonline.com/2022/11/23/quinton-simon-grandmother-of-missing-tot-calls-fbi-afte-accused-murderer-mom-checks-out-of-rehab-hours-before-arrest/

https://nypost.com/2022/10/26/quinton-simon-may-have-drowned-in-bath-while-mom-was-high-report/

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