Police announced Wednesday night that they believe missing child Quinton Simon is deceased and his mother is the prime suspect in his death.

“We are saddened to report that CCPD and the FBI have notified Quinton Simon’s family that we believe he is deceased. We have named his mother, Leilani Simon, as the prime suspect in his disappearance and death. But, no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed,” Chatham Count Police Department said on social media.

We are saddened to report that CCPD and the FBI have notified Quinton Simon’s family that we believe he is deceased. We have named his mother, Leilani Simon, as the prime suspect in his disappearance and death. But, no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed.

— Chatham County Police Department (@ChathamCountyPD) October 13, 2022

“Chief Hadley will hold a media briefing tomorrow (time TBD) to give more details and answer questions. We will not be making any further statements, or answering any questions until that time.”

“We know that thousands of people around the world will be heartbroken by this news, and we share your sorrow.”

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