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Missing mum Suzanne Simpson’s husband Brad Simpson has been charged with murder.

Missing mum Suzanne Simpson’s husband Brad Simpson has been charged with murder.

SAN ANTONIO – Brad Simpson, the husband of missing Olmos Park mom Suzanne Simpson, has been formally charged with murder.

The arrest affidavit is sealed for 30 days, according to the district magistrate’s secretary. “In Judge Escalona’s opinion, the arrest affidavit is sealed for 30 days and cannot be released.”

This happened after the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office transported him to a local Texas Department of Public Safety office where we are told he was questioned. It is unclear what the interrogation was about or whether he cooperated.

Simpson left the Bexar County Jail around 1:15 p.m. Two hours later he was returned and charged.

Suzanne Clark Simpson, a mother of four and a realtor, was last seen Oct. 6 at her Olmos Park home.

Sources say her body has not been found. But we’re told investigators believed they had enough evidence to proceed anyway.

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For the Simpson family, it’s heartbreaking, but not entirely unexpected.

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According to the police report, a neighbor who lived across the street from the Simpsons’ home on East Olmos Drive told police he saw Brad and Suzanne arguing outside his window. They then began physically fighting each other, with the neighbor saying he saw Brad “grab her upper torso to gain control of her body.” He said Brad was clearly trying to keep Suzanne from running away.

More than 24 hours after Simpson disappeared, her husband Brad Simpson was arrested in Kendall County. Olmos Park Police Chief Villegas says Simpson is refusing to cooperate with police.

Brad Simpson was being held in the Kendall County Jail and was transported back to the Bexar County Jail by officers on October 10th.

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On Tuesday, October 16, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) released an affidavit charging Brad Simpson with unlawful possession of a short-barreled rifle (SBR).

Suzanne Simpson’s daughter says her father ‘took my mother’s life in anger’

In a recent social media post, Suzanne Simpson’s daughter talks about her mother being a victim of abuse.

“My mother was a victim of violence at the hands of my father, my father took my mother’s life in a state of anger and control. This should not happen in our community and I will not stop speaking in my mother’s voice until she calms down. found, I will always represent all victims of domestic violence and assault. As my mother’s daughter, I will tell our story again and again, with every breath I take, I will make sure you remember her name and name. victim of this community. Besides being a victim, she was a phenomenal mother, hard-working, driven, loving and kind.”

RELATED | A neighbor reported hearing screams during a fight before Suzanne Simpson’s disappearance.

According to the police report, a neighbor who lived across the street from the Simpsons’ home on East Olmos Drive told police he saw Brad and Suzanne arguing outside his window. They then began physically fighting with each other, with the neighbor saying he saw Brad “grab her by the upper torso to gain control of her body.” He said Brad was clearly trying to keep Suzanne from running away.

RELATED | Suzanne Simpson’s mother knew about a previous argument between Suzanne and her husband.

Suzanne’s daughter expresses frustration at society’s lack of response to violence and encourages other women to speak out.

“Shame on my community for not speaking out about domestic violence, in Alamo Heights women are marginalized by society and misogyny every day and told to keep their mouths shut. IT’S TIME TO SPEAK. SPEAKING FOR MY MOTHER. SPEAK FOR YOURSELF. The voice will be heard, my mother fought for her life, fought for her family and for herself. Our community must show strength, awareness and change to uplift the women who gave us life.”

“Those who choose to remain silent choose to turn a blind eye to domestic violence in our homes. My mother tried to leave my father and died. If you support my mother and our family, please attend my father’s sentencing hearing on November 13th. to SATX, please keep us silent for my mother’s sake, justice will be done and my mother will be brought home. Shame on Alamo Heights for not educating youth and the community about domestic violence and sexual assault as women all over the world suffer in silence. For all women in the AHHS community who have experienced verbal, physical or sexual violence, it is time to speak out. Be strong like my mother and speak up.”

Brad Simpson’s brother releases statement following Brad’s murder charges

Barton Simpson, Brad Simpson’s brother, released a statement after Brad was charged with murder: “It’s heartbreaking, but it brings some peace to our family to know that authorities have gathered enough evidence to feel confident in pressing charges. It also helps us come to terms with the fact that Suzanne is no longer with us, allowing us to begin the difficult grieving process and focus on rebuilding our lives, especially for the sake of the children and our extended family. We remain grateful to all law enforcement agencies involved. their professionalism in handling this situation.”