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Husband of missing mom Suzanne Simpson charged with murder
Brad Simpson, the husband of missing Texas mom Suzanne Simpson, has been charged with murder in his wife’s case, a Bexar County official confirmed with Fox News Digital.
The 51-year-old mother of four and luxury real estate agent has been missing for over a month, and her husband had been charged with several offenses, which have kept him behind bars, leading up to Thursday’s murder charge.
Brad Simpson’s murder charge, along with his previous charges for prohibited weapons, evidence tampering, unlawful restraint and bodily injury to a family member, add up to a $5 million bond.
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Missing Texas mom Suzanne Simpson is pictured with her husband Brad Simpson. (Facebook/Suzanne Simpson)
“It is heartbreaking, but it brings our family some peace to know that authorities have gathered sufficient evidence to feel confident in moving forward with charges,” Brad Simpson’s brother Barton Simpson told Fox News Digital in a statement.
“This also helps us come to terms with the reality 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.”
Investigators have not found Suzanne Simpson’s body but have enough evidence to charge Brad Simpson, 53, and he was taken out of jail for questioning by Texas rangers on Thursday, a source told KSAT.
Authorities have searched extensively for Suzanne, including sweeps of Olmos Park, surrounding wooded areas and a landfill in southeast Bexar County.
Suzanne Simpson’s mother, Barbara Clark, previously said that she does not believe her daughter is alive, News 4 San Antonio reported.
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Brad Simpson booking photo. (Kendall County Sheriff’s Office)
Suzanne Simpson disappeared on Oct. 6 after allegedly fighting with her husband of 22 years in Olmos Park, in the San Antonio area.
A neighbor told police he saw Brad and Suzanne fighting each other on the night of Oct. 6 and later heard screams coming from a nearby wooded area, according to the arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital. The neighbor observed that “Ms. Simpson was attempting to get away from Mr. Simpson’s grasp as he tried to pull her downwards,” the report continued.
The couple’s youngest child told school staff that her parents had been fighting and that her father had struck her mother in the face and possibly pushed her into a wall, and he had taken away her cellphone, according to the affidavit.
“My mom was a victim of abuse from my father,” their daughter Chandler Simpson, 20, wrote on Instagram. “My father took my mother’s life in a state of rage and control,” San Antonio Express-News reported.
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Suzanne Simpson disappeared in Texas reportedly after a fight with her husband. (Olmos Park Police)
James “Val” Cotter, Brad Simpson’s longtime friend and business partner, is accused of hiding Brad’s gun after Brad had sent him a series of ominous texts just days after his wife went missing, the outlet reported.
Cotter was arrested on Oct. 21 and charged with tampering with evidence and possessing a prohibited weapon, both third-degree felonies. Authorities have said his case is related to the investigation of Suzanne Simpson’s disappearance.
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According to Bexar County Court records, James Valle Cotter, 65, was charged with tampering or fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair an investigation. His bond was set at $500,000. (Bexar County Jail)
Prior to the murder charge, Brad Simpson’s attorney, Steven Gilmore, reportedly called the charges against his client “ludicrous,” saying the case against Simpson was a “theater to incapacitate him – to keep him in custody.”
Gilmore did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
According to the County Magistrate Clerk, the arrest affidavit is sealed for 30 days, News 4 San Antonio reported.
Brad Simpson’s arraignment hearing is scheduled for Wednesday Nov. 13.
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A woman was struck and killed by a driver while crossing the street on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach.
On June 3, the female pedestrian was using the crosswalk at Pacific Coast Highway and Pacific Avenue around 4:50 a.m.
She had walked against a red light and was hit by a 19-year-old driver in a Chevy sedan, Long Beach police said.
Despite lifesaving efforts, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
“At this time, impaired driving, distracted driving and excessive speed are not believed to be a factor in this collision,” police said.
The woman’s name is being withheld pending identification by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information on the incident is asked to call Detective Joseph Johnson at 562-570-7355.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
A man wanted for a deadly road rage shooting in Los Angeles was arrested and extradited from Mexico after fleeing the U.S. in 2024.
The suspect was identified as Christian Rojas, 21, of Bellflower, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities had been searching for him since the deadly incident on October 10, 2024.
Rojas and a second suspect, Joshua Rojas Sr., 47, of Downey, were driving on the northbound 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights around 4 p.m. when they became involved in an altercation with another driver that escalated into a shooting.
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Video obtained exclusively by KTLA shows the terrifying moment a road rage suspect opened fire the driver of another car on the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles, fatally wounding him and seriously injuring a passenger, on Oct. 10, 2024. (Credit: @hugoboss01) -
Video obtained exclusively by KTLA shows the terrifying moment a road rage suspect opened fire the driver of another car on the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles, fatally wounding him and seriously injuring a passenger, on Oct. 10, 2024. (Credit: @hugoboss01) -
Video obtained exclusively by KTLA shows the terrifying moment a road rage suspect opened fire the driver of another car on the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles, fatally wounding him and seriously injuring a passenger, on Oct. 10, 2024. The alleged gunman is circled. (Credit: @hugoboss01) -
Video obtained exclusively by KTLA shows the terrifying moment a road rage suspect opened fire the driver of another car on the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles, fatally wounding him and seriously injuring a passenger, on Oct. 10, 2024. (Credit: @hugoboss01) -
Video obtained exclusively by KTLA shows the terrifying moment a road rage suspect opened fire the driver of another car on the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles, fatally wounding him and seriously injuring a passenger, on Oct. 10, 2024. (Credit: @hugoboss01) -
Christian Rojas, 21, of Bellflower, was arrested and extradited to the U.S. from Mexico on June 2, 2026, in connection with a deadly road rage shooting in Los Angeles. (California Highway Patrol)
Video of the tense confrontation showed the suspects, who were driving a Dodge Durango SUV, opening fire on two men in a Cadillac sedan.
The shooting forced the victim to pull over abruptly. That’s when a suspect ran up to the Cadillac, opened the passenger-side door and fired several shots at close range.
In a panic, the Cadillac driver tried to escape by making a sudden U-turn and driving against oncoming traffic. He eventually crashed head-on into several vehicles.
The suspects ditched their SUV and fled toward a freeway exit on foot. The Cadillac driver was left with serious injuries and his passenger was killed. Their identities were not released.
The incident caused a miles-long backup that left thousands of motorists stranded on the freeway for hours and authorities worked to clear the scene.
Following an extensive investigation, detectives identified the two men as the suspects involved.
Joshua Rojas Sr. was arrested in San Bernardino on October 22, 2024, on a murder charge. He remains in custody awaiting trial.
Meanwhile, Christian Rojas had fled the U.S. and was hiding in Mexico, detectives said. A $4.3 million bail warrant was issued for his arrest.
“Through a coordinated international effort, investigators determined that Rojas was living in Palomo de Arriba, Mexico,” CHP officials said. “The U.S. Marshals Service worked with Mexican state police to locate and arrest him on the outstanding warrant.”
On June 2, 2026, Christian was arrested and extradited to the U.S. to face a murder charge.
“This arrest demonstrates that time and distance will not shield violent offenders from justice,” said CHP Southern Division Chief Chris Margaris. “For nearly two years, our detectives remained relentless in their pursuit of those responsible for this senseless act of violence. Through exceptional collaboration with the United States Marshals Service and our law enforcement partners in Mexico, we located and apprehended this suspect and brought him back to face the charges. We remain committed to protecting the public, supporting victims and their families, and holding violent criminals accountable wherever they may try to hide.”
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