BANDERA, Texas – As the search for Suzanne Clark Simpson continued and her husband, Brad Simpson, remained in custody, Brad Simpson’s mother spoke to KSAT on Thursday afternoon and said her family is “devastated.”
KSAT also learned on Thursday that Brad Simpson — who is facing two charges unrelated to Suzanne Clark Simpson’s disappearance — has been transferred from the Kendall County Jail to the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.
“I’m in total disbelief,” Brad Simpson’s mother, who did not reveal her name, told KSAT. “… we are a devastated family and we do need privacy and that’s all we’re asking for because our only concern right now are these children and these grandchildren.”
Also on Thursday, the brother-in-law of Suzanne Clark Simpson shared a statement via Facebook regarding her disappearance.
In a Facebook post, Barton Tinsley Simpson said their family’s priorities are to find Suzanne Clark Simpson and comfort her children during this time.
“Our family is devastated by the disappearance of our beloved Suzanne. We are doing everything we can to fully cooperate with law enforcement, and our first priority is to find her and bring her home,” Barton Tinsley Simpson said.
He continued by saying they’re ensuring her children are protected while police search for her. He added that the family is “desperately seeking” answers and pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
“We greatly appreciate the public outcry and support, and we are aligned in wanting answers and resolution,” Barton Tinsley Simpson said. “We ask the public to respect our privacy, but we also deeply appreciate the outpouring of support.”
At this time, there have been no new developments in Suzanne Clark Simpson’s whereabouts.
Brad Simpson, Suzanne Simpson’s husband, was arrested early Wednesday on charges of assault causing bodily injury-family violence and unlawful restraint. He was booked on $1 million bond apiece on both charges, resulting in a total bond worth $2 million.
He was taken to the Bexar County Jail on Thursday. The status of his bond is unknown as of 5 p.m. Thursday.
Olmos Park Police Chief Fidel Villegas said authorities are asking for tips about a 2019 black GMC Sierra owned by Brad Simpson, and whether it was seen in a suspicious place on Sunday evening.
Villegas said Wednesday that Brad Simpson was not considered a suspect in his wife’s disappearance.
If you have any information on Suzanne Clark Simpson’s whereabouts, contact Olmos police at one of the three following numbers:
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210-209-2701-Detective Hector Ruiz
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210-219-2702-Detective Melissa Campbell
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210-822-2000-Olmos Park Dispatch
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there is a long list of resources on KSAT’s Domestic Violence page which includes a breakdown of what abuse is, and how it builds gradually.
If you are in crisis, you can:
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call or text 911
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call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233
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call the local Family Violence Prevention Services, which runs the shelter (Crisis Number: 210-733-8810, Programs and Administration: 210-930-3669)
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call the Bexar County Family Justice Center at 210-631-0100.
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