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Memorial Fund Honors Suzanne Simpson One Year After Disappearance as Husband Awaits 2026 Trial

Prosecutors plan to rely on forensic findings despite the absence of recovered remains.

Suzanne Clark Simpson, a mother of four and a realtor, was last seen Oct. 6 at her home in Olmos Park. Her husband, Brad Simpson, has been charged with her murder. (SBG San Antonio)
Brad Simpson is charged with the murder of his wife, Suzanne. (SBG San Antonio)
James Cotter, a business associate of murder suspect Brad Simpson, appeared in court Thursday morning for a hearing to modify his bond conditions. (SBG San Antonio)
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Overview

  • The San Antonio Area Foundation launched the Suzanne Clark Simpson Memorial Fund, with her children to decide future charitable allocations.
  • Brad Simpson is charged with murder, prohibited‑weapons offenses and evidence tampering in his wife's presumed death.
  • Pretrial proceedings are set for January 2026, with a trial scheduled to begin on February 13, 2026 in Bexar County.
  • Investigators report recovering a burnt laptop, multiple phones and an electric handheld saw that authorities told family contained Suzanne Simpson’s DNA.
  • Business associate James “Val” Cotter faces separate counts for possessing prohibited weapons and tampering with evidence, including allegedly hiding a modified AK‑47.