Husband of missing mother Suzanne Simpson charged with murder

Brad Simpson, the husband of missing Texas mother Suzanne Simpson, has been charged with murder in his wife's death, a Bexar County official confirmed to Fox News Digital.

The 51-year-old mother of four and luxury real estate agent has been missing for more than a month, and her husband has been charged with multiple crimes that kept him behind bars until Thursday's murder indictment.

Brad Simpson's murder charge and his previous charges of prohibited weapons, tampering with evidence, unlawful taking of hostages and assault of a family member add up to a $5 million bond.

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Missing Texas mother Suzanne Simpson is pictured with her husband Brad Simpson. (Facebook/Suzanne Simpson)

Investigators have not found Suzanne Simpson's body, but have enough evidence to charge 53-year-old Brad Simpson. He was taken from prison Thursday for questioning by Texas Rangers, a source told KSAT.

“It's heartbreaking, but it gives our family some peace knowing that authorities have gathered enough evidence to be confident in moving forward with charges,” Brad Simpson's brother Barton Simpson said in a statement to the medium.

“This also helps us come to terms with the reality that Suzanne is no longer with us, allowing us to begin a difficult grieving process and focus on rebuilding our lives, particularly for the benefit of the children and our extended family. We remain grateful.” We thank all law enforcement agencies involved for their professionalism in handling this situation.”

Authorities have searched extensively for Suzanne, including in Olmos Park, surrounding wooded areas and a landfill in southeast Bexar County.

Suzanne Simpson's mother, Barbara Clark, previously said she did not believe her daughter was alive, News 4 San Antonio reported.

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Brad Simpson booking photo (Kendall County Sheriff's Office)

Suzanne Simpson disappeared Oct. 6 after allegedly arguing with her 22-year-old husband in Olmos Park in the San Antonio area.

According to the affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, a neighbor told police he saw Brad and Suzanne fighting on the night of Oct. 6 and later heard screaming coming from a nearby wooded area. The neighbor noticed that “Ms. Simpson attempted to free herself from Mr. Simpson's grasp as he attempted to pull her down,” the report continued.

The couple's youngest child told school staff that her parents had been arguing and that her father had punched her mother in the face and possibly pushed her against a wall and taken her cellphone, the affidavit said.

“My mother was a victim of abuse at the hands of my father,” her daughter Chandler Simpson, 20, wrote on Instagram. “My father took my mother’s life in a state of rage and control.” San Antonio Express-News reported.

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Suzanne Simpson reportedly disappeared after an argument with her husband in Texas. (Olmos Park Police)

James “Val” Cotter, Brad Simpson's long-time friend and business partner, is accused of hiding Brad's gun after Brad sent him one Series of threatening texts Just days after his wife disappeared, the outlet reported.

Cotter was arrested Oct. 21 and charged with tampering with evidence and possession of a prohibited weapon, both third-degree felonies. Authorities said his case is related to the investigation into Suzanne Simpson's disappearance.

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According to Bexar District Court records, James Valle Cotter, 65, was charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair the investigation. His bail was set at $500,000. (Bexar County Jail)

Brad Simpson's attorney reportedly called Steven Gilmore ahead of the murder arraignment Accusations against his client are “ridiculous,“The case against Simpson is a “theatre to incapacitate him – to keep him in custody.”

Gilmore did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

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According to the county magistrate clerk, the affidavit is sealed for 30 days, News 4 San Antonio reported.

Brad Simpson's arraignment hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13th.