Brad Simpson is accused of murdering his wife, Suzanne, who vanished in 2024, and whose body has not been found.
SAN ANTONIO — Brad Simpson, who faces a murder charge related to his wife’s 2024 disappearance, appeared in court Thursday for a status hearing.
He is accused of murdering his wife, Suzanne, who was last seen on Oct. 6, 2024. The Olmos Park mother’s body has never been found.
Simpson’s trial date has not yet been set. At the hearing Thursday, the prosecution said the court is still reviewing extensive video footage being used as evidence in the case. The court reset the case for 60 days.
Background on the case:
Investigators believe Suzanne was last seen alive the night of October 6 after leaving a party at the Argyle. Suzanne was a well-known realtor and dedicated mother. Just days after reporting her missing, Brad was arrested in connection with the case. He was initially charged with assault and unlawful restraint. Both family violence misdemeanor charges.
“He still has not cooperated,” Chief Villegas said back on October 10.
Suzanne’s mother, Barbara Clark spoke to KENS 5 around that time following a vigil
“What happened? I’m shocked,” Clark said on October 13.
Meanwhile, investigators would conduct searches in Boerne, Bandera and even a landfill in East Bexar County. However, there were still no signs of Suzanne’s body. On October 21, Brad’s business partner, James Cotter would be taken into custody, accused of helping Brad hide an illegal gun. He has since been released on bond.
Then, exactly a month after Brad reported Suzanne missing, he was charged with murder. The arrest warrant tracked his whereabouts the hours and days after her disappearance. It alleged he had dumped a large, bulky item wrapped in a tarp.
“This helps us come to terms with reality that Suzanne is no longer with us,” Barton Simpson, Brad’s brother said in November.
By December, Brad was indicted for murder. Since then, he has appeared in court several times. Prior to the gag order, Barton opened up about what it was like to see his brother in handcuffs for the first time.
“It’s horribly frustrating and very frustrating for all the kids,” Barton said in December following the first hearing.
Meanwhile, James Cotter’s case is still working its way through the court system.