James Cotter is the business associate of Suzanne Simpson’s husband Brad and faces charges of tampering with evidence in connection to her disappearance.
Andrea Carden, Megan Reyna, KENS 5 Staff (KENS 5)
7:10 AM CDT September 17, 2025
7:10 AM CDT September 17, 2025
SAN ANTONIO — A man accused in connection to Suzanne Simpson’s disappearance is due in court on Wednesday.
Suzanne Simpson is presumed dead after not being seen since October 6, 2024.
Her husband Brad Simpson was indicted for murder, even though the Olmos Park mother’s body has not been found yet.
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.
Many of her friends and neighbors were in disbelief when she disappeared.
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.
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, 2024, Brad’s business partner, James Cotter would be taken into custody, accused of helping Brad hide an illegal gun. He was released on bond.
Right now, investigators, prosecutors, attorneys and the family are tight lipped because of a gag order.
Cotter is scheduled to go before the judge for charges that include tampering with evidence on Wednesday.