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Harassment Charges Fly in Missing Mom’s Murder Case

2025-10-11 Entertainment
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Texas Man Faces Murder Charges After Wife Vanishes Amidst Domestic Abuse Claims (No Body Found)

Discover the complex web of circumstantial evidence—from suspicious purchases to DNA evidence on a power tool—prosecutors use to pursue murder charges against a husband when the victim’s body remains missing.

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  • Prosecutors build a circumstantial case against Brad Simpson for the disappearance of his wife, Suzanne, following documented domestic abuse.
  • Investigators documented Brad’s suspicious activity, including cleaning his truck, purchasing cement, and deliberately cycling his cell phone on and off.
  • A key piece of evidence linking Brad to severe violence is Suzanne’s DNA found on a skill saw, although her body has never been recovered.
  • The case highlights the difficulty of securing a murder conviction beyond a reasonable doubt when the corpus delicti (the body) is absent, forcing reliance on witness testimony and physical evidence trails.

This episode examines the timeline leading up to Suzanne Simpson’s disappearance in October 2024, detailing allegations of physical abuse, her final communications, and the subsequent physical evidence trail left by her husband, Brad Simpson. Legal analyst Dr. Ken Lang details why proving a "no-body" murder case requires meticulously connecting layers of circumstantial evidence to establish the timeline and intent.

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A Texas mother, Suzanne Simpson, vanished after a violent argument with her husband Brad in October 2024, and despite extensive circumstantial evidence, her body has never been found. Investigators allege Brad was abusive, suspiciously disposed of items from his truck, and engaged in evasive behavior, leading to his eventual arrest and later murder charges, while his business partner was also implicated in assisting him. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner goes Inside the Crime as Suzanne’s family is being accused of harassing Brad. If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your claim, visit: https://www.forthepeople.com/insidethecrime Become a Law&Crime YouTube Member for Exclusive Perks: https://bit.ly/LCMembersOnly Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Listen to Law&Crime's Sidebar Podcast on Apple & Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3wMgRgB Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wITe7b Host: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: Head of Social Media and YouTube Operations - Vanessa Bein Head of Sales - Sam Goldberg Senior Producer - Savannah Williamson Senior Producer - Juliana Battaglia Technical Producer - Nick McGeough Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O’Shea, Jay Cruz Guest Booking - Diane Kaye & Alyssa Fisher #MissingMom #Murder #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@kennethwilliams7697 2025-10-11

The neighbor shoudl've called 911 How do you hear your neighbor scream and do nothing about it?

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@SL-yc5nc 2025-10-11

Neighbor🤨you saw all that and didn't call 911, but you have the audacity to report this after the fact🤔

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@Geej.H 2025-10-12

WHY didn't that "neighbor" (wouldn't want him living near me!) CALL POLICE?! He SEES a physical violent attack, hears screaming and does NOTHING?? 💔Just WOW 😨! Suzanne would most likely be alive had he simply anonymously called the police. Sad times we live in. Rest in Peace Miss Suzanne 🙏🏼 I will say a prayer for her loved ones tonight.

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@dorothyruh7463 2025-10-11

With or without a body, there is no way that I could conjure up a scintilla of a reasonable doubt in this case.

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@sarinaAlcantar-tc1hy 2025-10-11

What a beautiful message from her daughter 💜

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@alm8bob 2025-10-11

Another covert psychopath

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@KittyeMills-Scott 2025-10-12

Death Penalty for that evil man.💯 Justice ⚖️ for Suzanne.😔Prayers for her family.🙏

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@margieshelnutt9006 2025-10-14

If they have enough circumstantial evidence they don’t need a body.

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@LawAndCrime 2025-10-10

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@BaDazai 2025-10-13

She was out of his league and I bet his insecurities got the best of his already evil soul 😮😢

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