Oct 14, 2024
LIVE: Court TV SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The first day of the Leilani Simon murder trial is set to begin following the completion of jury selection last week. Simon is accused of killing her 20-month-old son, Quinton Simon. She allegedly beat Quinton to death and dumped his body in the trash. Police later found him in a landfill. Opening statements are set to begin at 9 a.m. Simon faces 19 charges, including malice and felony murder. The jury selected for this trial comprises 10 men and six women. 9:30 a.m. - Leilani Simon arrives at the courthouse. 9:40 a.m. - Jury is sworn in as trial prepares to get underway. 10:30 a.m. - The prosecution has begun presenting their opening statement to the jury. 11:00 a.m. - Prosecuting Attorney Tim Dean focusing on Simon's "biggest priority in life, " being desired by her boyfriend, drug use the night of Quintion's alleged disappearance, and inconsistent storytelling to police and detectives. 11:29 a.m. 10-minute break. 12:16 p.m. - Defense Attorney Robert Persse delivered a 3-minute opening statement compared to Dean’s 1+ hour. It was very simple: “This case is based on rumor and gossip.” Persse added, “This case cannot be decided based on emotions…the evidence will simply not support bold claims made by the state.” And with that, the court has broken for lunch, with a return at 1:30
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