Leilani Simon sentenced to life in prison for toddler's murder

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Leilani Simon's 20-month-old son, Quinton Simon, was reported missing on October 5, 2022, from their home in Savannah, Georgia. After an extensive search, his remains were discovered in a landfill in November 2022. Leilani Simon was subsequently arrested and charged with his murder. She was found guilty on multiple counts, including malice murder, in November 2024 and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Her defense team has since filed an appeal and requested a new trial, which was heard in January 2026. She is currently serving her sentence in prison.

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2026

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Leilani Simon, who was convicted of murdering her toddler son Quinton Simon and sentenced to life in prison, has filed a motion seeking a new trial. Her attorneys are arguing that the state failed to prove Quinton's death was a homicide.

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2024

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Leilani Simon has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found her guilty of murdering her toddler son. She will be eligible for parole after serving at least 40 years. Simon was convicted on 19 charges, including murder and concealing a death.

via courttv.com

Leilani Simon was found guilty on all 19 charges, including malice murder, on October 25, 2024, after approximately two hours of jury deliberation. This corrects the previously reported verdict date of November 20, 2024.

via fox5atlanta.com

2022

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