Toddler in Landfill Murder Trial: Sentencing of Leilani Simon

[@CourtTV]

*TRIAL NOTES* 00:00:00 Toddler in Landfill Murder Trial: Sentencing of Leilani Simon 00:12:31 STATE WITNESS #1 - Marian Lemmons, Chatham County PD 00:41:33 STATE WITNESS #2 - Talea McCarta, Leilani Simon's Babysitter 00:44:41 DEFENSE WITNESS #1 - Paul Simon, Leilani Simon's Brother 00:48:41 DEFENSE WITNESS #2 - Kimberly Hill, Leilani Simon's Friend 00:52:48 DEFENSE WITNESS #3 - Thomas Howell, Leilani Simon's Stepfather 00:56:34 DEFENSE WITNESS #4 - Jackie Madden, Leilani Simon's Aunt 01:17:03 DEFENSE WITNESS #5 - Billie Jo Howell, Leilani Simon's Mother 01:29:00 DEFENSE ARGUMENT - Martin Hilliard, Defense Attorney 01:38:31 PROSECUTION ARGUMENT - Tim Dean, Assistant District Attorney 01:58:36 SENTENCING - Hon. Tammy Stokes, Judge #CourtTV Is this justice for #BabyQuinton? MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/tag/quinton-simon/?

[@topsykretts7642]

@@CourtTV Real MVP here.

[@louquinn1045]

00:00:00 NOTHING

[@louquinn1045]

first 10:00 fuckin *nothing*

[@debidriscoll8108]

She cries when her family speaks of how good she is, but not one tear for that innocent little boy.

[@crazybeautiful4270]

THIS!! Not one single tear for that baby. I know they’re her family, but I don’t know how they can sit there and defend her and say how good she is etc.

[@traciemac9533]

the baby meant nothing to her. never had and never will.

[@tassiesouth3591]

Precisely.

[@juliaxoxo6020]

Exactly!! Makes .e sick!!!

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

Exactly…it’s all about her.

[@staceyb.5878]

Why does she deserve parole if she won't even accept responsibility

[@SouthFloridaWoman]

She won't get parole . Don't worry.

[@crazybeautiful4270]

Exactly

[@azfree7656]

Well I think the point is that when she is up for parole she must accept responsibility to get out. Gives her a lot of time to think about that.

[@Heather1zzc]

Most people don’t get parole the first time they go up either , plus she also has to follow all the rules in prison with no disciplinary write up’s etc … and if she’s denied parole she has to wait 5 years to go up for parole again in GA I believe.

[@carolcumberland2382]

The way she's denying any involvement now even two years later she's never going to admit or take responsibility for the death of precious baby Quentin

[@debidriscoll8108]

To know that that little boy's entire body was never found is heart wrenching. This woman is evil and should never step foot outside of prison again.

[@Gamgamx3]

@@debidriscoll8108 , I agree and I don’t think she should have been allowed to say anything about Quintons remains being released! I think that LE/Detectives and those who found him in the landfill should be allowed to give Quinton a proper burial. They cared more for him than she did. The landfill employees sat up a memorial for him and are still having a rough time with what happened. Ms. Simon will never show remorse and never admit to what she did to her baby boy

[@DawnyDetroit]

She won’t be going anywhere. Trust and believe

[@phoebemartha7593]

Oh, very much so

[@enkeyvely6589]

please explain why Billie Jo Howell is not on trial. She should be charged with child endangerment. She is one pitiful mother and grandmother.

[@taylorwollerton6970]

You are right on every point. Everyone in this precious child's life failed him and they should all be held accountable.

[@fanniemay3115]

AGREE

[@marjtab1530]

Aint it sad how people, accessories, can get away w/ stuff. They didnt have an extra room or cuffs 😢

[@jmoore1939]

Daughter does as mother taught her

[@ramblinrose960]

@@enkeyvely6589 exactly. Notice the way she also stood up when her daughter was being sentenced. Whether it was in defiance of the sentencing or that she too felt she deserved the sentence. We may never know, but from her testimony I would wager the former.

[@mrchips4489]

She didn't 'lose' her son; she killed him. Exactly why is anyone supposed to feel badly for her???

[@belfiore_18]

Stop lying and denying and blaming Danny and everything else. Did anyone care about this baby who their Leilani murdered in cold blood. She killed him and they know it and I find it disgraceful that they can’t even give him the honesty he deserves. She is a sociopath

[@belfiore_18]

@@mrchips4489 this prosecutor is excellent he didn’t miss a trick ! Hit on every aspect and dissected every thing. It was inside of her is right . She has an Evil core and made Quinton the target of her anger and resentment . Blamed him for her sins

[@epdesvaux]

My question to any murder on trial ,i would simply ask if someone did this to you what do you think they deserve.Would be very interesting to hear the answers.

[@michelleoconnor1259]

Where were all these tears and concerns while that little baby was getting treated so badly🤔☹️

[@tashaundadaniel7307]

Right

[@rikkemeek1506]

Why was nobody speaking up for Quinton. Not even his own grandma could acknowledge him. So very sad💔

[@angelbasham6631]

It's heartbreaking 💔

[@leighdavis9522]

Unfortunately it was left up to the prosecutors to speak up for Quinton Simon.

[@aclayinthelife]

She was too busy making excuses for her pitiful actions as a Mother.

[@taylorwollerton6970]

The prosicutor at least spoke up for him. That's better than no one I suppose.

[@elainemackenzie9651]

The only one who spoke up for him was the babysitter's daughter, fair play to her. Where was his bio father or even Danny to speak for this baby. I did not expect much from Leilani's family anyway but this wee one should have had more voices speak up for him. The prosecutor seemed to care more for Quinton than all his bio family combined.

[@Jojosunshine6]

These are some of the dumbest, most out of touch, selfish people I have ever seen.

[@christineoosthuizen4388]

I agree Unbelievably selfish...

[@russianaloha4576]

I agree too! When is the Grandma's trial? She should have 1 too cuz she had custody, negligence at the very least!

[@marlysmithsonian5746]

I would never set foot in GA again.

[@tanyaaldridge9695]

Having said, "I want my brother to have my dead child !" He looked shocked ! Then her biological mother standing for the sentence, well she needs more therapy. The ONLY compassionate ppl to stand in her defense was her Aunty and Uncle.

[@MadelynMarsh-j3l]

💯‼️‼️‼️

[@saravann9366]

I can’t believe she said “ my son has gone thru enough, I want him home”. These words actually comes out her mouth knowing what she did to him. Bye Evil Leilani.

[@DawnyDetroit]

She’s clearly delusional

[@Gamgamx3]

All of these people speaking on behalf of Ms. Simon should have taken charge long before now and just maybe baby Quinton would still be alive!

[@StargazerAPW]

Exactly

[@MissaPality]

"Just because Leilani has been convicted doesn't mean she did it, does it?" "No" - Yes, yes it does. None of them are willing to face the truth and this is why that precious little boy is gone. Absolutely disgusting to see this entire family in denial of the truth.

[@lindacarroll6799]

She murdered her child. She deserves to spend the rest of her life in prison without parole

[@Jojosunshine6]

Billy Jo was whooping it up at the bar with Leilani. And left Leilani with the children when she wasn't supposed to. Disgusting.

[@justicejane2429]

58:24 As a community, we love Quinton and some of us dont even know him. We wanted JUSTICE for him, that is why Lielani's face was, "Splattered" all over the internet. Think of Quinton, his little body was splattered all in the landfill. Thank you, Prosecutor Tim Dean (Superman) and Team for being relentless and seeking justice for Quinton. Rest in Peace, Quinton Simon.

[@SpiritSeekerSquad]

Very well said, my friend! 💯🙏🏼🩵

[@justicejane2429]

​@@SpiritSeekerSquadMandi, you're precious to me

[@shinnar1969]

​@@justicejane2429Amen

[@elizabeths113]

Effingham County resident, and my heart just breaks for that precious little boy . May justice be served.

[@jean-claudeduclos5248]

Commentaire parfait , pensées de France pour Quinton .

[@sassynfree884]

When you murder a child, the sentence (if not death) should be LIFE…the LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE PERSON WHOSE LIFE WAS TAKEN AWAY FOREVER!!

[@dawnb3194]

Absolutely!!!,!

[@sbont4723]

I agree a baby has no chance of defense, it's just pure evil too kill a baby or anyone as far as that goes

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

I agree, I think the same for pedos…any crime against a child, should carry the DP or life without parole.

[@ClaudiaCuriosities]

Hey aunty! Counselling as a punishment for murder? Seriously? Rest assured, leilani couldnt care less about her kids, especially about Q.

[@peachesinthecity4099]

Very delusional. And I don't believe that Quinton wanted to stay with her instead of going to the babysitter.

[@Mammaj1963]

She’s off her rocker, she kept contradicting herself

[@Cynn955]

AGREE

[@blahhdittyblahh]

We didn’t see him a lot, but he NEVER EVER wanted his mom to leave them. Her statement is insane & it’s straight up damage control.

[@Cinder_311]

NOW she cries. What a disgusting monster

[@Jojosunshine6]

The aunt, jeez, listen lady, those poor children weren't even supposed to be in her custody!!

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

Yet CPS knew she was living in the same house as them. Why doesn’t CPS ever get questioned on their failings? They had these children on their radar, they knew they were living with addicts in filth, with their mother, and their grandmother who had custody. Was Billie Jo ever told she couldn’t leave Lelani with the kids unsupervised? Since CPS are so hopeless, it wouldn’t surprise if they didn’t.

[@Lokisdottir1964]

I don't buy a word about the children crying that they didn't want to go to the babysitters' house. The aunt lies as much as Leilani. She said herself she only sees them 3-4 times a year so how does she know about this allegedly idyllic life that Leilani made for her children? I call BS.

[@blahhdittyblahh]

@@Lokisdottir1964yeah! Saying I didn’t see him much, but sounded like she was at every drop off. She’s looking out for her reputation

[@Jojosunshine6]

@@Lokisdottir1964 completely agree!! And furthermore don't understand why the aunt, if just visiting on one of her rare visits, why would they even be going to the sitters?

[@mommmiern]

This family is embarrassing

[@Lokisdottir1964]

All these people crying like Leilani is the victim. No tears for Quinton except from law enforcement and us, strangers.

[@Boymom-kp3py]

I would have thought that her being convicted of murdering her son would have vacated any rights or claims to his remains. Why in the world would a murderer get to be in charge of the remains of the person they murdered? That is so unbelievable and absurd.

[@crazybeautiful4270]

So they did allow her to get Quintin’s ashes?!!! 😡

[@SpiritSeekerSquad]

​​@@crazybeautiful4270his remains haven't been cremated. They didn't allow her to get Quintons remains. She gave permission for LE to release his remains. Who they go to, is not up to anyone in authority in this courtroom. They only held his remains due to any testing that might need to be done. They could have continued to hold them if she wanted, for her appeals process and new testing that might become available in the future. Imo, she knows no testing will change her outcome cause she's guilty. If any new testing could become available, it might show her guilt even further. She sure doesn't want that! I believe she agreed to release Quintons remains for her own selfish reasons! Nothing to do with "he's been through enough already!" That's just a crock! Imo! 💯🤬💯

[@LadyDi0514]

I don’t think she does any control over that- I think that’s why she was interrupted during her “wishes.”

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

Exactly this! He is her victim! I know for a fact, that prisoners are not permitted to attend funerals of their victims, even if they are the parent of the child victim, so why does she get a say on his remains?

[@nychic2387]

I was pretty shocked when the Judge gave her a say in it !!😮

[@Boymom-kp3py]

The problem is she has no remorse and takes no accountability and then her family is up there begging for leniency. It’s so disturbing and disrespectful towards that baby and it’s not just about leilani and quinton either, it’s about protecting society from evil and dangerous people.

[@ChristaLina1]

They think she's innocent 🙄

[@Lokisdottir1964]

If you are innocent of k*lling your child and he or his body has not yet been found, you are not out at a bar partying. You are anxiously waiting by the phone for news. Her whole family is heartless. She should've just given the child up for adoption after he was born if she hated his father so much. That poor little boy! It's so sad that it seems like the only people who cared for him were Danny, the babysitters, the police, and all of us who are strangers to the child.

[@laraespeaks]

I can’t believe her family think she’s innocent despite her ending her own child’s life. These poor kids never had a chance with this crazy family structure.

[@TruCrimeQueen]

Her family is gross.

[@elizabethclark8703]

@@TruCrimeQueenbeyond gross. The aunt had me heated. She didn't even want a prison sentence. She wanted rehab. And the way that she kept talking aboutvyhe babysitters house. The people who babysat him cared for him more than that whole family. Just disgusting. My heart breaks for Quinton.

[@Lokisdottir1964]

They're trying to blame Danny - who Quinton cried and called for. Unbelievable. He should sue them for liable. Danny was the one who took care of those children - bathing, feeding, putting them to bed. These people are delusional or heartless - or both.

[@michelleoconnor1259]

They seem to believe all her bs about Danny being the guilty one🙄

[@John-tj4up]

What makes you think the family thinks she's innocent?

[@sandysand3218]

How dare they give her the right to decide about Quinton remains. She threw him in a dumpster. She is no mother.

[@alicia89]

I can't belive they are being so lenient on this monster wow

[@gartrek28]

And, why no "abuse of a corpse" charge/conviction?

[@Hope-qi4bf]

Oh I agree with you 💯. She is a monster

[@Ineedyougod820]

These judges are sick they need ti when up

[@GigiTheTruth]

It’s called white privilege in America. You can use that card and almost get away with anything.

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

This judge is an absolute joke. She forgot that the jury wasn’t in the court room, multiple times, had a ridiculous amount of breaks through the entire trial, allowed Lelani to munch on snacks, mouth horrible things to witnesses, and is way too nice and lenient to a child killer!

[@angelbasham6631]

Justice for Quinton Simon 🩵

[@SuzanneGoins1981]

Billy Jo your words mean nothing, you are the reason why this happened. You left that sweet baby Quinton alone with your your monster daughter who you knowingly knew she was dangerous and you had to regard for Quinton's life. I'm glad Leilani got life without parole but Billy Jo deserves punishment too imo.

[@notsorryyouretriggered]

She got life WITH parole

[@SuzanneGoins1981]

@notsorryyouretriggered oh my gosh I missed that part. Wth is wrong with this judge. 🤬

[@itsnotalways42triviashowin76]

@@notsorryyouretriggered So did Susan Smith and I am pretty sure that is never happening.

[@traciemac9533]

The grandmother should be under the prison along with the mother. I will never understand why she wasn't charged. All 3 children deserved so much better

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

I’m wondering why CPS never gets asked about their failings? They knew those kids were living in filth, with addicts. They knew Lelani lived in the same house, and that Billie Jo had custody. I’m wondering if Billie Jo was ever told that she couldn’t leave the kids with Lelani unsupervised, and it wouldn’t surprise me if CPS didn’t tell her that. I’m so sick of hearing that CPS had a child on their radar…who lost their life, and I’m angry that they are never held accountable for their failings. Billie Jo didn’t actually take Quinton’s life, she is just a terrible mother and grandmother, so I guess that’s why she was not charged with anything.

[@CattyHarhar919]

Billy Jo’s “testimony” was just as narcissistic as her daughters attention seeking video played at trial.

[@elainemackenzie9651]

The histrionics were wild, it was something straight out of a cringey movie.

[@EllieAussie..]

After all that bs she walked out before her daughter, LS turned to look at her family and her mother was GONE..serves her right too

[@Freetheinnocent-judge]

I think Billie Jo is pissed she wants Quinton to be released to her brother and not her!

[@mariecpa2000]

This sentence is APPALLING!!!! She should be put under the jail and never see the light of day. Hopefully the other inmates will learn of her murder of a child.

[@taylorwollerton6970]

Disappointed in this verdict. At least she has a chance at life, no matter how slim that chance might be. Quinton doesn't get a chance at life because his mother took it from him. She doesn't deserve perole. May she rot in jale and in hell there after.

[@jenniferk.7023]

Susan Smith was given life with parole for killing her two little sons. Susan has been in prison for 30 years, and just very recently had another parole hearing. She was denied. The court can deny parole indefinitely if they want to with Susan, and maybe Leilani won't ever be granted parole, either. Having the possibility of parole doesn't mean she will ever get it. Keep your fingers crossed that she never does.

[@denisenaylor3595]

She'll end up pregnant again with a guard...You watch..

[@Freetheinnocent-judge]

Lielani will mess up in prison she won’t get parole!

[@John-tj4up]

​@@jenniferk.7023Susan Smith, double baby killer, did not have _another_ parole hearing. She had her first hearing.

[@terridubois6160]

If she's so great, sweet, kind why is her child dead???

[@emilygregory7004]

"Quinton needs to come home" is that what she said? The sweet baby was already home until she decided to take him from his home and throw him in a dumpster!!

[@kerryhall7506]

NARCISSISTS NEVER FEEL GUILTY THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT ANYONE BUT THEMSELVES PERIOD

[@migerfritzharrer2535]

I'm sorry, I know her family loves her but all their tears and concerns were for leilani only. Not one family member stood up for quinton! This family is trash and not very bright. Poor quinton didn't stand a chance in this family. I hope to God her mother does not ge custody of the other two children because she is just as responsible for what happened to quinton. And using drugs made her do it as an excuse is sickening. The only tears leilani and hee family gave are for a selfish murderous mother. Shame on this family that couldn't even be there for quinton even in death.

[@crazybeautiful4270]

THIS!!!!!!

[@Agathanagatha]

Putting a baby in a dump full of all kinds of garbage with bugs and scavenging animal and left to rot in the heat deserved life for that alone and her mother knew she wasn’t supposed to leave the children alone with Leilani but she did.she should be in prison too and the auntie is either totally crazy or a liar

[@SeaBlissMayMay]

What does any of the past have to do with the MONSTROUS crime she committed against an innocent baby 😡?????? Let her cook, clean and help others in prison for the rest of her days. That precious baby boy, Quinton, does not have a chance to live his life, because of her actions. Death penalty or life without the possibility of parole! Period!

[@suzerick75116]

She should have ZERO input on the release of her son’s remains because of what she did to him. 😡

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

I know for a fact, that prisoners are not permitted to attend the funerals of their victims, even if they are the parent of their child victim, so this makes no sense at all. Quinton is HER victim! She should not have even been allowed to speak on the matter…that judge is pathetic.

[@suzerick75116]

@@unsocialbutterfly5760I agree. I couldn’t BELIEVE the judge asked her about that at all. It was a “slap in the face” to poor little Quinton….But not only this but for that pathetic looser’s family to stand up and support her instead of justice for Quinton. That’s very telling the apple doesn’t fall far from the apple orchard.

[@TeaSpiracy]

Billie Jo made this all about her. go figure

[@TaRa_K]

As she always has.... imo, the apple didn't fall far from the tree with those 2😒

[@judidunn1533]

The remains should be released to the famly who loved him the most...the babysitter and her family. She threw him in the garbage but wants her baby "home"....sick.

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

I know for a fact, that prisoners are not permitted to attend the funerals of their victims, even if they are the parent of their child victim, so this makes no sense at all. Quinton is HER victim! She should not have even been allowed to speak on the matter…that judge is pathetic.

[@SpiritSeekerSquad]

1:03:22 So far, I havent heard anyone be the voice for Quinton Simon!!! LE is his voice today??? Cause his "family" sure isnt! And why is Leilani full of tears today when someone says a nice word about her, but she sure didnt cry when her sons remains were shown on the big screen during trial!!! This is so disappointing and disturbing and disgusting!!! Lock her up for life! Bye!

[@hopetylerhometeam]

Not a single tear for Quinton. Only for herself. She never deserved him. This prosecutor and judge were both amazing. So thankful for the officers that worked so hard to find Q.

[@debidriscoll8108]

She doesn't deserve parole. Quinton doesn't get a 2nd chance, SHE never have him a chance to grow up. It is disgusting she gets parole. Everything else should be consecutive not concurrent.

[@Sarah_Bobby]

Well if my math is correct: Current age is 24 Sentence for LWP is 30 Additional 10 years consecutive Total 40 years before first parole Minus 2 years already served She will be 62.. Quinton will never see 6 let alone 62

[@Snowdrop85]

@@Sarah_Bobby Thank you for the clarification

[@crazybeautiful4270]

I believe she’s 24

[@Leah_F.]

Hopefully they’ll deny EVERY parole.

[@DeeKay-66]

I agree! She shouldn’t have the possibility of parole. Something tells me she won’t be a model prisoner so her chances for parole will be slim to none.

[@Luv4greenz]

What about all the other charges where the Judge imposed time in prison? Like make a false statement…etc.

[@Hunnebrown]

Not one tear when they talked about that poor baby, just tears for herself

[@kylie-needs-a-holiday6636]

The mother standing up in gallery while the judge imposed the sentence was ridiculous

[@melmel007]

I agree. Why did she do that? P.s I need a holiday too 😂

[@kylie-needs-a-holiday6636]

@@melmel007 hahaha we all definitely need a holiday that’s for sure ! Honestly I have no idea why she did it I’m assuming it’s because she is ‘standing’ with her daughter Which is honestly worse if that’s the reasoning - just shows the lack of care they all had for that poor baby

[@skor7338]

I know people are mad and I don’t think she deserves a chance at parole either but keep in mind, she has to serve 40 years before she is even eligible for parole. She’d probably be somewhere in her 60s depending on how old she is now and it would likely take several attempts for her to get parole, if she does at all. The absolute best thing about that is that this woman will never get to have children again because she should never be allowed to, ever again.

[@potdefleur4098]

I totally agree with you 💯

[@SeaBlissMayMay]

She’s a young lady that has been convicted of murdering her innocent child!!! No!!! Life WITHOUT parole is the ONLY JUSTICE FOR Quinton!!

[@enkeyvely6589]

why would the judge give her the say so of Quinton's remain? This is crazy. Leilani need to shut her mouth periodt. STOP IT!! She gave up all rights when she threw him away in the DUMPSTER!!!

[@Cici-alaia]

The way she cried when saying "my son's been through enough" like girl BYE you are the reason why hes not here.

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

I know for a fact, that prisoners are not allowed to attend funerals for their victims, even if they are the parent of the child victim, so why would she ever get a say, on what happens to his remains…it makes no sense…he is her victim!

[@lindseyrhynes4072]

Billie Jo is on drugs. Her jaws moving so crazy!

[@sabbatia2759]

I noticed that. She’s tweakin big time.

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

She was on drugs, for decades, her mouth is a permanent side effect, that will never leave. I find it hard to believe that she is capable of being an under water welder, full time, while on drugs. I’m not defending her, she’s a terrible human being, but I honestly believed she is sober now, or at least she was at the time of this tragedy.

[@lindseyrhynes4072]

@@unsocialbutterfly5760 Makes total sense. Definitely a tragedy all arund.

[@ramblinrose960]

What a stark picture. A thousand words could not paint the glaring opposing facts. Here is a small, defenseless child so worthy of love and parental care. Here is a woman consumed with the need for attention from men and her own instant gratification from drugs. The disgusting way she denigrated that little boy's very existence is heinous and if she had let him live, he would have had a rocky road to reclaim any semblance of self worth. She deserves to be cast away from society. It is poetic justice considering she cast away that child in the manner that she did.

[@juliapearce4380]

The only bright spot about this crime, is that Quinton was face to face with JESUS at the moment he took his last breath.. He’s loved and has no more rejection, pain or tears forever!!!!!

[@OurHyacinth]

@@juliapearce4380 Amen🙏🏻♥️

[@cherylharewood2549]

​@@juliapearce4380Amen

[@judidunn1533]

Sad that she cries for her brother but not for Quinton.

[@Deshib]

Prosecutor was very professional and well versed on this case.. He should be highly commended .

[@BuySellColoradoSprings]

What. A. Horrible. Woman. “My baby’s been through enough. I want him home.” Throw away the key

[@Glo_ria007]

The defense attorney.."i dont care judge..i mean objection..lol

[@angelamyrmel236]

Trying to put the crime she committed on innocent people makes her a threat to society.

[@nj8215]

How in the hell does she get a saying in the release of the remains when she was the one who killed the little boy

[@sophierose4674]

mind boggling

[@taylorwollerton6970]

I know, and the really galling thing is that she spoke as if by releasing his remains she was doing the family a favour. Vile woman. May she never breathe free air again.

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

I know for a fact, that prisoners are not permitted to attend the funerals of their victims, even if they are the parent of their child victim, so this makes no sense at all. Quinton is HER victim! She should not have even been allowed to speak on the matter…that judge is pathetic.

[@Lokisdottir1964]

Are the family going to throw him in the trash too? I don't see them spending money on funeral or grave, not based on their ridiculous pleas for Leilani.

[@kd6324]

Lelani had a say on whether Quintin's remains were released for burial because they have been held for forensics during trial. She can have still held them (or argued to have them held) for her appeal. Instead, she released them. She was not asked who to relase the remains to---she just blurted out that she wanted to release them to her brother. Courts responded that 'who they are released to' will be determined by another party. They may allow the brother, if noone objects; but, ultimately, she has zero control over that decision.

[@hissallymyjack4684]

THIS IS NOT JUSTICE😢

[@bbaraider]

She should have been an LWOP. Why is she given a chance when that poor baby didn't. You got it wrong, judge! It's like Susan Smith. It's a waste of taxpayers' dollars for parole hearings.

[@PickyPocketsLaughs]

Her sentence doesn't matter, she is a child killer and in prison she is the bottom of the pack. She's gonna age 10 yrs in a yr from now on

[@tracybrown3057]

Listening to her friends and family blowing smoke up her a$$ and excusing her actions just shows NO ONE in her family gave a SH*T about that precious little boy !!!!

[@Julesjabberwockymama]

Billie Jo is a walking red flag. The codependency, enmeshment and trauma bonds run deep in her and Lie-lani’s relationship. SO unhealthy! I want her held responsible for Q too because she had custody and should’ve watched him better.

[@joettaflyascanbee4659]

They need to stop her from getting money from people who only know her through this trial! That is synonymous to profiting from a crime! That money should go straight to off-setting the money spent searching for the victim!

[@leestreeter7265]

Exactly. The judge should have imposed the fine that the prosecutor proposed.

[@Shania134]

So many didnt actually know LIE LANI it seems!!!! Quinton deserves justice and he got it! She should be thankful that someday in the far future she may get out BUT to WHAT?? Babysitter is the only one's who cared at all 💗 and the aunt trying to make it seem like the kids didnt wanna go there is a lie too! 😠 YOU can tell that family was a place Quinton and his brother wanted to be!!! Drugs and men are all she cared about! LIE lani told her mother where QUENTIN was and he was found there, so how did she know that if she wasnt responsible!!~ SHE DID IT and JUSTICE is served. RIP SWEET QUINTON 🙏🙏🙏💗

[@FreeBird-111]

As we saw yesterday with Susan Smith, 30 years does go by, and there they are again in the spotlight.

[@twilderlm2559]

When did she tell her where he was??

[@Shania134]

@@twilderlm2559 Not sure exactly.When Billie Joe arrived home and was told what happened She said I knew something like this would happen! After a few YTERS where on property Billie Joe spoke to them and says she will get answers Next thing they were searching the landfill.

[@ValerieLanphere]

That is so wrong. She gets to live a life after prison, but poor little Quentin does not. I thought this judge would be fair and she wasn’t fair for Quintin not Leilani. It’s amazing what you can do and get away with.

[@rikkemeek1506]

Just because she got sentenced with parole doesn't mean she will ever get out of prison. She will spend the next 30 years in prison before she is eligable for parole.

[@crazybeautiful4270]

Life with the chance of parole does not guarantee she will be granted parole. She is only eligible for it; not guaranteed. She will have to go in front of the Parole Board every two years and prove that she should be released, if denied her 1st time after 30 years.

[@Jojosunshine6]

The family members making her sound like a nice normal person, how do they explain the video of her at the dumpster that was then able to be tracked to where Quinton was found?

[@leighdavis9522]

Leilani Simon was sentenced to life in prison, plus 10 years (consecutive).

[@taylorwollerton6970]

I know. Forty years, that's all. She didn't even give her son the chance to have four years, never mind forty. Vile.

[@keelanhamel430]

@@taylorwollerton6970 I agree should be life without parole

[@keelanhamel430]

@@leighdavis9522 she won’t last long in prison knowing that she is a baby killer

[@TG-zd2se]

@@keelanhamel430 I don’t know. Look at Susan Smith. She’s doing fine in prison and she killed two babies however she was denied parole maybe this sick baby killer Leilani will be denied 20 times over making it a death sentence the same sentence she gave her son.

[@eatwithcandy7147]

@@keelanhamel430 That’s actually not true 70% of the people in prison our child killers in there still walking around

[@junecoulthard8942]

None of these Adults were held accountable and they all knew how she was treating these precious Babies! And the Mother had a say with Quintons remains...Are you kidding me 😭 That was so wrong! Grandma should have made sure they were protected and loved and if she couldn't, she should have gave them to someone that did IMO RIP Quinton Simon 💙🦕🧸🙏🏼 You captured our hearts and we will never forget You. Love and Prayers Always 🦕🧸💙 🙏🏼 She can't hurt You anymore 💔😭😱

[@inesborstel5592]

R.I.P Quinton 🙏💔🙏

[@monarchblue7041]

💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏💙🙏🦋

[@andsuddenly4252]

What point was her mother making by standing during sentencing ? Seems really selfish trying to make it seem like her life matters, like she’s looking for accountability and maybe forgiveness but in my opinion it’s WAY TOO LATE!!!

[@ÉliseFrancoeur-r8l]

You dont understand. Clearly, You have never been in that situation

[@andsuddenly4252]

@ well I can’t disagree with you.

[@karencrawford6551]

Should have been Life Without Parole. Tim Dean said it all! Sentence was not harsh enough. That said, she should never be paroled until she admits She killed Quinton.

[@MissaPality]

40 years minimum before she would be eligible and I don't see her willing to accept responsibility so it will be denied. She then would have to wait another 8 years for the next parole hearing.

[@CounselorKelly]

These family statements in support of this murderer are so disturbing.

[@Stephaniem2121]

Prosecutor Dean is absolutely flawless in this case, and I suspect as general practice. Just spot-on execution and so classy. Hats off to him and justice served, as best as could be in a case so heinous and unnecessary as this. LS is an absolute MONSTER and to hear her say “my baby” this and that is disgusting, and insulting to common sense and every single person who ACTUALLY loves and cares for their children, even if imperfectly

[@catcrazy-13]

Why the heck did they give this monster the possibility of parole!

[@Scatpack-gw9kb]

That’s life

[@kezza138]

Pathetic bunch of people. Poor baby stood no chance.

[@Jojosunshine6]

Leilani is a horrible person.

[@augustacorns]

Why is the grandmother crying for the child murderer and not poor Quinton?

[@kitoleummuelotik2411]

Not that crazy aunt trying to justify everything by blaming drugs, prosecution, and literally anything else besides Leilani herself. What a bunch of nonsense.

[@MissP7197]

Can anyone explain why this judge has allowed parole?? Shame on her for not talking about her reasoning for the sentence too. She completely ignored the opportunity to speak about Quinton!

[@everleigh245]

She has 40 years. And she can be denied parole which with her history of shady stuff behind bars she will be in prison her whole life

[@MissP7197]

@ Thank you. I can’t help feel it was just wrong not to get life without parole. She shown zero remorse and is like you say, shady as! I wish she’d got the DP if I’m honest🤷🏻‍♀️

[@PatchesMother]

Like Susan Smith I hope Leilani never gets parole as there's no parole for any of those 3 sweet little boy's so why should the women who murdered them get parole.

[@jessicam7467]

Her mother knows she killed him. It's eating her up inside. I was actually moved by her words to her daughter. I think Leilani only cares about herself, has absolutely NO remorse or feelings for her child. She is a gross human being. I liked the prosecutor's closing remarks. Her aunt needs serious help. She's unhinged. Ffs

[@elainemackenzie9651]

Billy Jo deserves no sympathy. She was supposed to be the children's main carer because it was clear her daughter was incapable of taking on the task as 'mother' Leilani was only supposed to be given supervised access to the children. Billy Jo was not forced into that role, she accepted it and failed miserably. Billy Jo's words were self serving and pathetic to me. If you grow up with a narcissistic parent you can see through the BS and what she was serving was a whole lot of BS.

[@AlwaysRightSometimes]

So she will have to do 40 years before she has the possibility of parole. She is 26 years old now , she will be in prison untill she is 66 years old . Or longer if she misbehaves.

[@AnnaD25]

Hopefully her parole will be denied over and over.

[@topsykretts7642]

So she'll have to serve out the 10 years first and then the life sentence will take effect? I've wondered how that works.

[@AlwaysRightSometimes]

@@topsykretts7642 With a life sentence in Georgia , she must serve 30 full years. After that she will have to serve the 10 years.

[@topsykretts7642]

@ sweet!

[@lunarphoenixforyourface]

How long has she been locked up? That will count as time served. But yeah, definitely 60's.

[@SipsOfCoffee]

So disappointed. 😔 The prosecutor was amazing & it was obvious his heart was invested in this case, like many of us. And as much as I like this judge, I think she got it wrong. I would feel entirely different had Lalani AT ANY POINT seemed to care. She is self absorbed, has absolutely no redeeming qualities & doesn’t deserve parole- hopefully the parole board sees that down the road. So many people love you Quinton, you deserved so much better. RIP sweet baby.👼

[@projectionv.accountability1010]

"I just want to have my baby back home 😭" Oh please. Just stop.

[@lilthislilthat]

I don't know how these judges sleep at night!! Why does she deserve the possibility of parole!

[@kitoleummuelotik2411]

Shame on all these people speaking highly of her. I don't care if its my daughter, sister, bff, I would be there speaking on behalf on QUINTON, not her. What a disgusting thing to do during the sentencing of her MURDERING her own child! Look at all these tears for herself but absolutely none for Quinton.

[@evemarks-xf8yn]

🤬😡 When her family asked the court “IT” be allowed to live the rest of “IT’s” life after a sentence I was dumbfounded that not 1 of them asked “IT” why Quinton could not live the rest of his life!! & “IT” cries for “ITself” & family but not 1 tear for Quinton, Officer Mariann Lemmons summed it best “The disdain she held for her child”!!

[@cherylsalisbury3287]

Everything the State is asking for is reasonable. The money, the sentence, everything. She is an awful person and Quinton deserves his justice to be LWOP. Rare occasions that murder should not carry a life sentence. Why do you get to live when you took away the chance for another to live.

[@olliesolliethecollie5607]

Tim Dean was a rockstar advocating for precious baby Quentin. He was on point with every single thing he said to the judge before sentencing. The judge was so disappointing, she barely acknowledged either attorney or victim impact statements. She did not speak to Leilani and give reasons for her sentencing decisions To me, she did the bare minimum . Leilani Simon hated that child and after murdering him, discarded him like a piece of trash. Why did she get the possibility parole when all she did was blame other innocent people, cause the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. As the prosecutor pointed out, she showed no remorse not a single tear for that little baby only tears for herself. She showed him no mercy and it sends the wrong message to society that you can do something so heinous take zero responsibility and still get out in parole. This judge really sickens me, but of course Leilani is just evil. Look at her eyes look at her face when people are talking she is one cold woman. She also could’ve been charged with abusing poor Quentin, but I think everyone thought murdering him and discarded his remains would make sure she never spent another day in the free world. There is nothing more this incredible prosecutor could’ve done.

[@sandysand3218]

I agree, I was also disappointed in the judge and how she handled the trial but maybe she gave the possibility of parole in an attempt to block the chances of a new trial? I don't know.

[@denisewoods6389]

Should never have been life with parole should of been life and that's it should really have been the death penalty,the judge really disappointed me

[@josevazquez7197]

She should’ve got LIFE WITH OUT Parole. (It’s so sad)

[@cliffiewilson964]

For someone who only saw this little family 3 or 4 times a year, the Aunt is pretty brazen in calling out Danny (more than once). Quinton loved him & there is not one shred of evidence that he was involved. Nor has he been indicted & was not the defendant on trial. Must run in the family, just blame everything on other’s!! Quinton,I’m so sorry that your family did once stand up & be a voice for you! R.I.P. precious baby! 🙌💔

[@nickolemcquerry1128]

Where is the babys dad??? Is he not in the picture?... He should of been there. No one defended that innocent precious baby 😢

[@nickolemcquerry1128]

@Becca_MS-fighter I know that. But shouldn't someone defend this baby and say they want her to get life without parole. Everyone just talked about how she deserves a second chance. The baby doesn't get a second chance. Someone should have defended the baby ?

[@hopetylerhometeam]

He’s just one more person that let Quentin down. Pathetic.

[@hopetylerhometeam]

@@Becca_MS-fighterhe knows. And knew the whole time. At one point she lived with them.

[@tonibest4104]

Putting Billie Jo on the stand was the worst thing the defense did!!!! 🤬🤬🤬

[@Leah_F.]

Whenever parole rears its ugly head, maybe we should flood the parole board with letters. Because clearly her family will advocate for her release. Who will advocate for Quinton unless the public does? 😢

[@lisawhite4698]

I agree with you… where is the biological father or his family or the boyfriend and babysitters that apparently LOVED Quinton?? I’m so upset that no one is there for Quinton except the State!! I watched Susan Smiths entire parole hearing-and there were MULTIPLE people at the parole hearing for the CHILDREN the mother murdered!! It’s been 30 years and the State has two or three people speak in behalf of the CHILDREN as well! She was NOT paroled!

[@natalijohnson4450]

Possibility of her getting out at 62 years old doesn’t sit right with me. May her parole be denied 😢

[@jessicashaw2842]

It would be 72. Life is 60 plus ten for the other charges. But still.

[@twilderlm2559]

Prob will be. She seems the Susan Smith type. Thought of her when this all started. I can see this person sleeping w guards, getting drugs n there. Yeah... Susan Smith😮

[@kitoleummuelotik2411]

"Here is a photo of Quintons deceased body parts" L: 👁️👄👁️ "Leilani was so nice" L: 😭🤧😪

[@Ineedyougod820]

She didnt lose her son she killed him

[@theunforgiven2885]

Prosecutor is 100% right...Many of us have had addiction issues many but have infact not killed babies ..

[@meldbates]

Where are the tears for Quinton?

[@erinmich5425]

Does crying work with Georgia jury/judge. I think it’s pathetic.

[@AprilHilton-qt3vn]

I whole-heartedly agree with the prosecutor. Well-spoken! Justice for the innocent child.

[@Boymom-kp3py]

Her brothers statements are pretty much an admission of guilt. I don’t even see how that helped her lol.

[@unsocialbutterfly5760]

The brother seems mentally challenged in some way…just my opinion.