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Suzanne Simpson's husband went to dump site, Home Depot, car wash hours after realtor's disappearance: docs
Nearly six weeks ago, Texas realtor and mother Suzanne Simpson mysteriously disappeared, and authorities are still searching for her remains after charging her husband with murder.
The 51-year-old mother of four and luxury real estate agent went missing on Oct. 6 after allegedly fighting with her husband of 22 years, Brad Simpson, 53, in Olmos Park, in the San Antonio area.
“Yesterday, the Olmos Park Police Department along with the Texas Rangers have charged Brad Chandler Simpson with murder in the death of his wife Suzanne Clark Simpson,” Olmos Park Police Chief Fidel Villegas said during a press conference on Nov. 8. “We realize that this doesn’t bring closure to Suzanne’s family, but we hope it will allow them to enter the next phase of their grieving process with more clarity.”
“Officers in law enforcement have gathered enough evidence in order to charge him with murder,” Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Deon Cockrell added during the press conference.
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Authorities say there are no signs of Suzanne Simpson being alive since Brad Simpson physically assaulted her on Oct. 6, according to a recently unsealed arrest affidavit. This has been verified by her cellphone records, financial records, family, friends and co-workers, the report continues.
Here’s a timeline of events that unfolded before and after Oct. 6 based on court and police records and statements:
August
Suzanne Simpson told her personal banker that she was being physically abused by her husband, Brad Simpson, that he would commonly take her cellphone away and “that if she went missing to look for her in a lake.” Suzanne also told the banker that her husband would tell her children that she had lost her cellphone after he had taken it from her.
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September 17
Brad Simpson sent a text message to a female, writing, “I still feel bad about tonight. I never should’ve grabbed her phone and drove off but she was so protective of it. My dumb ass didn’t know her passcode so I got locked out and had to bring it back. I really have no interest in looking through her phone or anybody else’s. these devices are the Devil.” This female later told authorities that Suzanne Simpson was aware that her husband would “track” her and that he was “extremely jealous.”
October 6
The Simpsons and their 5-year-old daughter attended a party at the Argyle club, a ritzy private club in Alamo Heights on the evening of Oct. 6. They were witnessed having a “verbal altercation” while at the party, according to an arrest affidavit.
At about 8:30 p.m., Suzanne Simpson and her daughter left the party and went to the H-E-B grocery store in San Antonio from 8:40 p.m. to 8:51 p.m., according to surveillance footage obtained by police. Suzanne Simpson and her daughter arrived at their house soon after, documents show.
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At 9:15 p.m., Suzanne Simpson called a family friend to say she was coming over.
At 9:16 p.m., she called her mother to report that Brad Simpson had just assaulted her, “causing pain to her arm, back, and neck.”
At 9:25 p.m., she arrived at the family friend’s house.
After 10 p.m., a neighbor witnessed Brad and Suzanne Simpson arguing loudly and “physically struggling” in front of his residence. The neighbor observed that “Ms. Simpson was attempting to get away from Mr. Simpson’s grasp as he tried to pull her downwards” and that Brad Simpson chased after his wife and was trying to grab her, according to documents. The neighbor later heard screams coming from the wooded area across from his home.
At 10:22 p.m., Suzanne Simpson’s iPhone “Find My” application” showed her at her house, which was the last location listed for Simpson on the app.
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About one hour after witnessing Suzanne and Brad Simpson fighting in front of his home, the same neighbor observed Brad Simpson’s truck leave the area and then return about another hour later.
The 5-year-old child of Suzanne and Brad Simpson later told a school counselor that on the evening of Oct. 6, Brad Simpson allegedly “pushed her mother against the wall, hit (physically) her mother on the face and hurt her mother’s elbow inside their residence” and also “turned off her mother’s phone because they were fighting.”
October 7
At 12:33 a.m., Brad Simpson and his truck were seen on surveillance footage at a San Antonio H-E-B grocery store, and his truck bed was clear of anything except a large ice chest.
At about 7:53 a.m., Brad Simpson’s truck was observed dropping his 5-year-old daughter off at school. Simpson’s truck bed area contained two white trash bags and a large ice chest, according to surveillance video obtained by police.
At about 9:12 a.m., Simpson’s vehicle was seen on the drive-through camera of Whataburger in Kendall County, Texas, where Simpson purchased food using his debit card. The surveillance footage shows three white trash bags, a heavy-duty trash can, an ice chest and a “large bulky item wrapped and secured in a blue tarp” that was held down by a firewood rack in the back of Brad Simpson’s truck, according to the affidavit.
At about 9:53 a.m., Simpson purchased two bags of cement, a construction bucket, a box of heavy-duty trash bags, Clorox disinfectant spray and insect repellent with cash at a nearby Home Depot, police learned through cellphone data, surveillance footage and a Home Depot receipt. Prior to his purchase, Simpson asked an unknown male in the parking lot for directions to the nearest dump in Boerne.
During this time, Simpson “intentionally shuts off his cellular device” and his vehicle was later seen near the Kendall County Solid Waste site, according to the affidavit.
At 11:15 a.m., Simpson’s truck was seen at a Valero/Stripes gas station in Kendall County, where he used his debit card to buy gas for his truck and used cash to buy two juge of water. The white trash bags were missing from his truck at the gas station, but the blue tarp, firewood rack and trash can were still present. Simpson had changed from black sandals into “dark colored, cowboy styled boots,” according to surveillance.
At 3:27 p.m., Simpson was observed picking up his daughter from school, and his truck bed was clear of the blue tarp and metal firewood rack.
At about 4:07 p.m., he was spotted on another surveillance camera “washing and cleaning the drive front (sic) side and the rear-left passenger side” of his truck at a car wash back in San Antonio.
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On the evening of Oct. 7, friends of Suzanne Simpson met to discuss her disappearance. At this point, Brad Simpson had not called police or 911 to notify them of his wife’s disappearance, and a friend informed him that she was going to call the police.
At 9:57 p.m., a friend of Suzanne Simpson contacted police to report her missing.
At 10:11 p.m., Brad Simpson called police and left a voicemail. When officers contacted Brad Simpson at his home, he told police he had not heard from his wife since Oct. 6 at 11 p.m.
October 8
Simpson exchanged a series of ominous texts with James “Val” Cotter, his longtime friend and business partner. “If you’re in Bandera, can you haul a– to meet me at your house?” Simpson allegedly texted. “I don’t have much time.” In a later text to Simpson, Cotter wrote, “Get over here!! I won’t tell anyone” and “You’re my brother.”
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October 9
In the early morning, Brad Simpson was arrested on charges of assault causing bodily injury, family violence and unlawful restraint.
Texas Rangers executed a search warrant at the Simpson home in Olmos Park, where a Ranger observed “an indention located on the wall at the bottom of the stairway.” Brad and Suzanne Simpson’s daughter told police that the damage on the wall was recent and not there when she had previously visited the home.
Later that day, Rangers executed a search warrant of Brad Simpson’s property in Bandera County, where they found a ground-level burn site with a burnt laptop and multiple cellular devices.
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October 10
Rangers searched Brad Simpson’s truck and identified stains that tested “presumtively positive for blood.” Authorities later learned the blood belonged to Brad Simpson.
A family member informed law enforcement officers that Brad Simpson owned multiple firearms they wanted to surrender. The family member recovered several firearms from a locked room in the Simpson home and then transported the firearms to the Olmos Park Police Department, records show.
October 11
A federal detainer or charge was placed on Brad Simpson by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for illegally owning a firearm, according to an affidavit.
October 14
After several days of searching both in and around the Simpson family home in Olmos Park and surrounding wooded areas, investigators began searching a landfill on the Eastside of Bexar County. They searched the landfill for four days, but in the end, it appears they did not find Suzanne Simpson there.
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October 21
Cotter was arrested on Oct. 21 and charged with tampering with evidence and possessing a prohibited weapon, both third-degree felonies, after being accused of hiding Brad Simpson’s gun.
October 22
On the evening of Oct. 22, two felony charges were filed against Brad Simpson for the exchange police say he had with Cotter.
November 7
Authorities charged Brad Simpson with the murder of his wife, 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.”
November 8
Authorities held a press conference announcing Brad Simpson’s murder charge.
“It’s always important to do what is right, especially when it is most difficult,” Barton Simpson, who has been vocal on social media about his brother’s lack of cooperation with law enforcement, said at the press conference. “The situation is heartbreaking to us, but it brings some peace, knowing that the authorities have gathered enough evidence to move forward with charges. This helps us come to terms with the reality that Suzanne is no longer with us.”
“It is our sincere hope and prayer that Brad will find the compassion and courage to end his family’s suffering by cooperating with the authorities to help us find his wife.”
Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Deon Cockrell confirmed at the press conference that authorities are searching the Bandera area for Suzanne, adding to the list of locations law enforcement have previously searched.
“That is one of the areas where the evidence had turned us to, and we continue to search wherever any of the evidence comes up,” Cockrell said of the Bandera area.
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Authorities believe Brad Simpson “intentionally and knowingly caused the death” of Suzanne Simpson “on or about Sunday, Oct. 6, according to the unsealed arrest affidavit.
Suzanne Simpson’s sister, Teresa Clark, recently told People she “knew immediately that [her] sister was gone,” adding that two red flags were when her sister failed to show up for a hair appointment and then to pick up her youngest child from kindergarten.
“They will find her,” Clark said. “She was a great mom and a great daughter and a great wife. She was beloved. We’re going to do everything we can to bring her home.”
Brad Simpson remains in Bexar County jail with bonds totaling $3 million and the federal hold by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for the weapons charge.
His bond hearing scheduled for Wednesday has been delayed to Dec. 19. His attorney could not immediately be reached for comment.
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These are the best cruise lines for 2025
If you’re looking to spend a vacation at sea but haven’t decided which cruise line is best for your specific needs, a new online ranking shows the best options for every type of traveler, from families to luxury seekers.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 Best Cruise Lines rankings, highlighting 18 of the most popular cruise lines across six categories ranging from couples and families, to which distinct parts of the globe you’re looking to experience.
From cruises that offer the best bang for your buck to experiences that spare no expense, the rankings aim to help travelers select the perfect cruise vacation based on expert evaluations, traveler ratings and other key factors.
Viking Ocean Cruises topped three categories: Best Luxury Cruise Lines, Best Cruise Lines for Couples, and Best Cruise Lines in the Mediterranean.
Disney Cruise Line also made a strong showing, maintaining its No. 1 positions in Best Cruise Lines for Families and Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean.
And for thrifty vacationers, Celebrity Cruises earned the title of Best Cruise Line for the Money.
“Given the variety of cruise lines available, these rankings provide travelers a way to compare features, amenities, and offerings to find the right cruise,” said Nicola Wood, senior travel editor at U.S. News.
2025 Best Cruise Lines Highlights
Best Cruise Lines for the Money
- Celebrity Cruises
- Virgin Voyages
- MSC Cruises
Best Cruise Lines for Families
- Disney Cruise Line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Cruise Lines for Couples
- Viking Ocean Cruises
- Seabourn Cruise Line
- Celebrity Cruises
Best Luxury Cruise Lines
- Viking Ocean Cruises
- Seabourn Cruise Line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The rankings were based primarily on three main factors: expert evaluations (30%), traveler ratings (50%), and health ratings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program (20%). Expert ratings assessed the ship’s luxury, facilities and services, while traveler reviews provided first-hand insights into the experience of being onboard one of the ships.
Each cruise line was also evaluated on factors including price, family suitability, and destination options. Cruise ships and lines were only included in rankings if they met a minimum threshold for traveler reviews or itinerary availability.
For a full list of rankings and insights, visit U.S. News Cruise Rankings.
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'The Voice' winner Sundance Head shot on his Texas ranch
Sundance Head, the winner of season 11 of “The Voice,” was shot on his ranch in East Texas Friday.
According to a statement obtained by Fox News Digital from Sundance’s representative, Trey Newman, the country music singer sustained a gunshot wound to his stomach and called 911 himself. He was then airlifted to a hospital in Tyler, Texas.
“This was an apparent accident, and the bullet did not hit any vital organs, lodging in a fatty area of his stomach [and] not requiring any surgery at this time until we receive any further updates,” the statement noted. The cause of the shooting has not been shared at this time.
In 2007, Sundance made it to the semifinals of “American Idol.” In 2016, the musician was on Blake Shelton’s team on “The Voice” and won the competition show.
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On Friday, Sundance’s wife, Misty, took to his Facebook account to share updates on his condition and thanked fans for “all the prayers.”
“Doctor just called me bullet went in above his navel and lodged into his abdominal wall missing all vital organs. He will not require surgery as they are not removing the bullet,” she wrote on social media. “I’m sure she said why but my head is in a fog right now. Him being on the bigger side was a good thing. Bullet is in his fatty tissue. Thanks for all the prayers.
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“This was an apparent accident, and the bullet did not hit any vital organs, lodging in a fatty area of his stomach [and] not requiring any surgery at this time until we receive any further updates.”
“Prayer Warriors we need y’all. This is Misty – I don’t have a lot of information but please keep Sundance in your prayers. Sundance has been life flighted with a gun shot wound to his stomach per the paramedics who called me. They told me once they land he’s going in for immediate surgery. They did get him stable for the flight (per the paramedic) We are on our way to Tyler now. Again this is the only information I have at the time. Please just keep him in your prayers.”
Thousands of fans flocked to the comment section of the post, wishing the country music singer well.
“Oh no. I’ve been following him since he won The Voice years ago. Lord please place your hands on his Dr’s that are operating on him ,and guide their hands to save him and keep him with his wife and kids. AMEN,” one user wrote.
Another added, “Prayers up for Sundance and his medical team, and that you have a safe journey to Tyler. Be careful.”
“Lord please watch over Sundance. Please give the Dr’s the skill to repair his stomach . I pray for the medical team to take very good care of him,” a third chimed in.
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Bear shot, killed by homeowner in Southern California mountain community
A resident in a small San Bernardino County Mountain community is being criticized after he shot and killed a bear last week that he claimed was getting into his chicken coop.
The Arrowbear Lake resident, a man identified only as Chris, reported the Nov. 13 shooting on Fox Lane to the county sheriff’s department and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said the homeowner was justified in fatally shooting the animal.
Under California Fish and Game code 4181.1 “any bear that is encountered while in the act of inflicting injury to, molesting or killing livestock may be taken immediately by the owner of the livestock.”
“I love the bears, everybody here. We coexist with them,” neighbor Mike Kutz, who heard the shots told KTLA’s Shelby Nelson. “I hear three or four gunshots and then, a few minutes later, I had another two more gunshots.”
According to Kutz, the bear was no stranger to the neighborhood and added that it appeared to be skittish of humans.
“He would just walk up the street and if I opened the door to my cabin, he would run,” he said. “He would not stop and look. He would instantly run.”
The homeowner who shot the bear and had previously reported to the sheriff’s department that the animal charged him briefly spoke to KTLA.
“It was getting into my chicken coop. Like I said, talk to the sheriff. They’ll give you the details,” he explained. “I’ve done everything I can to prevent this bear. I had an electric fence. The bear went right through it no matter what. I had a bunch of deterrents, the bear kept coming. I even bear sprayed him, and he still kept coming.”
While the shooting was deemed justified, it has drawn a lot of criticism from other mountain residents, especially online, with many saying it was sad to see the situation end this way.
“I think if fish and game said that it’s justified then it’s justified,” Arrowbear Lake resident Eric Real told KTLA. “I do love animals, so it does hurt to see a bear get shot over the situation.”
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