DPS releases photo of Suzanne Clark Simpson on day of disappearance

Suzanne Clark Simpson has been missing since Oct. 6. Her husband, Brad Simpson, is facing charges unrelated to her disappearance.

Olmos Park Police Chief Fidel Villegas provided additional details on the disappearance of Suzanne Clark Simpson during a Thursday afternoon news conference, which you can watch in the video player below.

During the Oct. 10 news conference, Villegas shared a photo of a woman who DPS and Olmos Park believe is Suzanne Clark Simpson. The picture was taken outside The Argyle, a private dinner club in Alamo Heights, Villegas said.

“We’re trying every avenue,” Villegas said. “But in the case that somebody has seen her — and she is in distress. That night, we think she was in distress. She may be somewhere, and we just don’t know about it. It’s very suspicious, though, that, obviously, she’s not going to work, and she’s not checking in on her children. So that’s an obvious problem.”

“But, at the same time, we don’t want to miss an opportunity to say, ‘Hey, this is what she looks like. Maybe somebody out there knows where she is or she’s hiding away or something.’ That’s why we’re showing you the clothing,” Villegas said.

Brad Simpson transferred to Bexar County Jail

Brad Simpson was arrested early Wednesday and booked in the Kendall County Jail on charges of assault causing bodily injury-family violence and unlawful restraint, records show. His bond totaled $2 million.

On Thursday, the Department of Public Safety transferred Brad Simpson to Bexar County where he was booked into the Bexar County Adult Detention Center, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office told KSAT.

During the news conference Thursday, Villegas also said that Brad Simpson is “in our custody” but did not confirm if Brad Simpson will face additional or upgraded charges.

According to Villegas, Brad Simpson continues to be uncooperative with investigators. The status of Brad Simpson’s bond was not available as of 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Two of Suzanne Simpson’s friends told KSAT they are struggling to keep a positive outlook throughout her disappearance. The two were among a group of people — many of whom live in the neighborhood — who showed up after daybreak Wednesday to help with the search.

Investigators later searched the couple’s home on Wednesday but declined to say what, if any, evidence was found.

Here’s what else we know about this case:

An arrest warrant affidavit states Brad Simpson reported his wife missing to the Olmos Park Police Department. Her cell phone was also missing.
On Sunday, the couple attended a party at The Argyle on Patterson Avenue before returning to their home, which they share with their two children.
A neighbor told police that between 10-11 p.m. Sunday, he heard arguing outside his bedroom window that became louder and “seemed closer to his window.” When the neighbor looked out his window, he saw the Simpsons in a physical altercation, the affidavit states. He said Suzanne Clark Simpson was trying to get away from Brad Simpson as he tried to pull her down. It appeared Brad Simpson “was clearly attempting to keep Ms. Simpson from running away,” the neighbor told authorities, according to the affidavit.
The neighbor told authorities he last saw the couple walking westbound. The neighbor went outside to investigate, and a short time later, he heard two to three screams from a brushy area east of his home, the affidavit states.
About an hour later, the neighbor saw Brad Simpson start his black GMC pickup truck and leave his house. The neighbor told authorities he saw Brad Simpson return one to two hours later.
At 3 p.m. Monday, their child’s school called Brad Simpson and advised him that their child had not been picked up from school, the affidavit states. Suzanne Clark Simpson typically picks up their child from school, Brad Simpson told police, according to the affidavit.
On Tuesday afternoon, police interviewed staff at the school one of their children attends. The child told staff that her parents were “fighting” and that her dad assaulted her mom and took her phone away, the affidavit states. The child also said Suzanne Clark Simpson had a bruise on her elbow.

Husband ‘uncooperative’ with investigation, affidavit says

Police said Brad Simpson has been “uncooperative” with the investigation and did not show up to a follow-up interview.

At some point, Brad Simpson went to his ranch in Bandera County and “appeared to be separating himself from his family,” the affidavit states.

Olmos Park Police Chief Fidel Villegas interviewed Brad Simpson’s relative, who said Brad Simpson “had called him and apologized for all the problems that he had caused.”

Villegas said authorities are asking for tips about Brad Simpson’s 2019 black GMC Sierra and whether it was seen in a suspicious place on Sunday evening.

He said volunteers who showed up to help search for Suzanne Clark Simpson provided much-needed assistance to law enforcement as they continued investigating.

Brother-in-law releases statement regarding her disappearance

The brother-in-law of missing Olmos Park woman Suzanne Clark Simpson shared a statement via Facebook Thursday 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.”

Our family is devastated by the disappearance of our beloved Suzanne. We are doing everything we can to fully cooperate…

Posted by Barton Tinsley Simpson on Thursday, October 10, 2024

Friends struggle to stay positive

Suzanne Clark Simpson’s friends said they want others not to give up in the search.

“We just want people to keep looking for her and pray for her family and her kids,” said Heather Affleck, who has known the mother of four for more than 20 years.

Camille Mandigo described the missing woman as a “great friend” and a “wonderful mom, who has no enemies.

“Everybody loves Suzanne. She’s the kindest, sweetest person,” Mandigo said. “I don’t think anybody could say anything bad about her.”

Olmos Park police ask for public’s help

If you have any information on Simpson’s whereabouts, contact Olmos police at one of the three following numbers:

210-209-2701: Detective Hector Ruiz
210-219-2702: Detective Melissa Campbell
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:

call or text 911
call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233
call the local Family Violence Prevention Services, which runs the shelter (Crisis Number: 210-733-8810, Programs and Administration: 210-930-3669)
call the Bexar County Family Justice Center at 210-631-0100.