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Published on October 14, 2024
San Antonio Community Holds Vigil for Missing Mother Suzanne Clark Simpson Amid Ongoing InvestigationSource: Google Street View

The Olmos Park community and concerned citizens from the broader San Antonio area joined in prayer last night for the safe return of Suzanne Clark Simpson, a mother of four who went missing on October 6. According to KSAT, people congregated at Lourdes Grotto earlier this week to express hope and seek comfort in collective prayer.

Barbara Clark, Suzanne's mother, shared her bewilderment and grief with KENS5, stating, "I just don't understand why it happened." Clark also admitted she doesn't believe her daughter is still alive, a conclusion drawn from a painful rationale that Suzanne would have contacted her if she were able. Adding to the already fraught narrative, Suzanne's husband, Brad Simpson, is currently jailed on accusations connected to assaulting her on the evening she disappeared. Despite an ongoing investigation and multiple agencies' efforts, there remains no sign of Suzanne's whereabouts.

On the night of her disappearance, an affidavit reports a neighbor witnessed the Simpsons in a physical altercation outside their Olmos Park residence. Later, screams were heard from a nearby wooded area, suggesting a disturbing turn to the evening's events. Following his arrest, Brad Simpson has not been cooperative with investigators, deepening the concern for Suzanne's safety among family and the community. He faces charges of assault and unlawful restraint and is currently held with a U.S. Marshals' imposed hold as reported by KSAT.

Authorities and the family are left grappling with fragments of information and the testimonies of the Simpson's child, who disclosed to a teacher that her parents had been fighting. The level of support from locals has not waned, as people continue to show solidarity for Suzanne and her family. Barbara Clark wanted to convey a simple message to her daughter, quoted by KSAT: "Suzanne, we love you. We need you. And we're praying for you." As the family sits in the harrow of uncertainty, they, along with a pained community, await critical answers that may bring closure to this heartbreaking situation.