00:00:00 Intro 00:02:35 Leilani Simon Sentencing Hearing 00:09:55 Detective Lemmons testifies for the State (Aggravating Factors) 00:19:50 Leilani's letter to WTOC before the trial started 00:39:00 Defense cross-examines Det. Lemmons 00:42:55 Talea McCarta, Babysitter's daughter testifies for the State 00:46:00 Paul Simon (defense witness) ; Mitigating factors 00:50:55 Kimberly Hill (Leilani's friend) 00:55:20 Thomas Howell (Leilani's stepfather) 01:00:10 Jackie Madden (Leilani's aunt) 01:20:00 Billie Jo Howell (Leilani's mother) 01:39:00 Defense asks for Life with Parole 01:40:15 State asks for Life without Parole 01:57:25 Judge Sentences Leilani Simon 02:03:55 Debrief and Outro FULL CASE PLAYLIST: ua-cam.com/play/PL0cYrgj38mhoJsdqAfAe_RSmGoBnkFL7V.html
It’s heartbreaking that none of Quinton’s “family” spoke out for him, the actual victim of this crime. Kudos to the young former babysitter for having the courage to do so. Leilani’s family clearly is in denial, which isn’t uncommon in a family full of drug addicts (sober or not). Leilani will never take responsibility for what she did, and we all witnessed why this is so.
Tears 😢 flowing down my cheeks just watching the intro to this Gisela. I'm so sad for Quinton, but rejoice that he no longer suffers his cruel fate that life brought him.
I know what's wrong with this with Keller Williams with this country we excused child murderers animal abusers those two things I don't know they have no value to judges or the main part of society what's wrong with people
“The drugs took Quinton, Leilani and his siblings from our lives…”. UMM HELLO?! Wtf! Leilani and her other two children are still alive. Whether drugs were involved or not, this is not excusable whatsoever.
Leilani aunt pissed me off, the biggest heart break I'll ever have is seeing Quinton crying going to the babysitters house, and not the fact that your niece killed baby Quinton, and threw him in the garbage, and why is she dissing the babysitter? WTF This whole family is messed up, especially the women.
I feel so bad for everyone involved that worked so hard to locate & get justice for Quinton. They worked so hard & the smirk on Leilani’s face when she heard “WITH” parole was such a gut punch!
Seeing baby Quinton just breaks my heart. It's wonderful that the landfill company made a memorial for him. So sad to think tiny prices of that sweet child will forever be there.😢. Glad I watched this with the grizzlies and G.
Disgusted with the sentence! She deserves no parole, she is a monster regardless of what one of the jurors said during an interview. The lives impacted by her actions is just sad how traumatized they will continue to be!
It should have been wo parole however I think it's like 50 years, isn't it? It's hard to tell the way that they read them off but everything's consecutive nothing's concurrent❤
@@unapologeticallyauthenticthe 5 years are concurrent with the others (runs together) so bottom line is life(30 years) +10 years. Must serve 30 of the life and 85% of the 10 (8.5 years) so she must serve 38.5 before she will get her first parole hearing.
@@jacksonFluffy only girl and youngest of 7(I think) to a drug addicted mom...my daughter is youngest of 3 only girl and I'm an addict in recovery 13 years,I check on my daughter extra, but I also see to my boys too, we all get it, previous therapy and current...that's the difference, I guess
This family and the addiction touches me close to home, so, grateful I've had treatment, 13 years sober, and my kids and I talk, seek therapy and acknowledge if we or someone else in our village are not where they should be,emotionally, substance wise or with mental health....Hold your family/village accountable
I agree Prosecutor Mr. Dean was absolutely beyond AWESOME because he fought hard for justice for Quinton. I hope Mr. Dean knows how much he is respected and appreciated.
I'm sorry, I don't care how nice everyone thinks the judge's hair is. She sat there on that bench, listening to how Leilani is currently in a relationship with a convicted child molester and still figured she deserves another chance. It's really no secret as to why she's such a controversial judge.
@@SamanthaC76 ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! I mean my gosh SHE HAS 2 LIVING CHILDREN & she’s chatting up a CONVICTED CHILD MOLESTER as her “HUSBAND” along with other men to put $ on her books!! Leilani is & always has been all about Leilani!!
Poor Quinton doesn't get another chance at life parts of that little baby are still in that landfill that monster of a mother and her shameful family have shown not one jot of real pain over the murder of that poor baby boy and then disposing him in the garbage. Shame on the court for even giving her hope of parole blowing a fuse over here 😡😡😡😡
This is a case of “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” This family is nuts. Leilani learned everything from mom and aunt. Drugs, excuses, blaming others. No real concern for Quinton.
Her family is a bunch of dysfunctional, scary people… the word salads of excuses for this atrocity of a mother. How dare they even mention Danny. Parent counselling is a fit punishment for killing a baby….. this woman is making me sick. Now I understand why she is as evil as she is. Her family is absolutely off the rocker.. it’s the drugs… and it’s Danny… not that conniving psychopath… no no way. They are all sobbing FOR THE KILLER. Nobody is even mentioning the tiny baby boy she snuffed out…. 🤯
Look how quick that 30 years with Susan Smith went. I remember when those kids first went missing. No need to add trauma to anyone going to the parole board every 2 years. Just handle it now!!
I don’t understand how Leilani has ANY choice in the matter of Q’s remains! My daughter is a funeral director & we live in the Ohio/Indiana area. It’s always the next of kin that makes the decisions on arrangements, etc of the deceased. So in a case like this, Quinton’s father would be his NOK & make the decisions, not anyone Leilani named! I get that laws are different everywhere but to ask a convicted k!ll3r if they want the remains released is just mind blowing to me! I get that it the remains could possibly be needed in an appeals situation but for her to stand there & say she wanted the remains released to her brother, I do not think she can just name WHO gets the remains!
The maternal side of the family has no business making any further decisions about Quinton’s remains! They did nothing for him in life to protect & love him but Leilani can decide what happens with his remains?!? SHE ALREADY DECIDED THAT - SHE PUT HIM IN A DUMPSTER!
This family both sickens me and makes me sad at the same time. They show no real sadness and no moral compass. I'm grateful for the babysitter and her daughter ....for the community.....for the Officers involved in the case.....for the landfill workers.....Little Quinton was shown more love and respect from these people (many of them after his death) than he was ever shown from his own biological family. This Judge disappointed me with her decision. This baby's life was literally worth very little at the end of the day. God forgive us when we, as a society, place so little value on the precious life of innocent children.
Tim Dean, thank you for fighting so hard for Quinton; so many of us believe you should of gotten everything you requested in her sentencing. You did a fantastic job for Quinton and if you see a white feather in the days ahead, know that it is coming from Quinton; his way of saying thank you. You by far, in my 73 years, the best Prosecutor I have ever had the pleasure to watch doing the absolute best for Baby Quinton. Bless you life and heart.
I didn't watch, I read the comments to find out what kind of sentence she got. And I am Angry, Upset at How She Got Life With Parole! What The Hell Is Wrong With People!!?? I Just Can't
No, no…. Concurrent sentences! This is ridiculous….. she could get out in 25-30yrs…. I’m very disappointed in this judge…. Very…. And zero fines. I’m sickened by this….🤮
Thank You for your tenacity, keeping up with these trials & the individuals involved; you're a true blessing to those who seek justice for all ⚖May Sweet Quinton Rest In Peace in the Arms & Protection of Angels 💙🕊🌺Quinton🌺🕊💙
Agreed. Where was the Aunt during the trial to testify to the jury about how wonderful a mother Leilani was to Quinton in order to impeach the state’s evidence to the contrary? I didn’t believe a single word that came out of her mouth.
Bravo for her mom being honest about her parenting. She’s absolutely right, her lack of care and maternal instincts towards Leilani- SEVERELY impacted Leilani’s lack of compassion for herself, people in general, and devastatingly for her own children.
Yes, it’s good but she is trying to take the blame for what Leilani did and it is pertinent that Leilani take accountability for what she has done and show humility and sorrow for her actions. But that’s my opinion. I do hope Billie Jo goes forward.
@ I agree, but I still hope Leilani uses her mom’s apology to heal and move forward (I doubt that will happen overnight) Only she can make that choice. 🙏🏼
@ absolutely, but she’s doubling down on her being innocent instead ☠️ Zero responsibility. I think SHE thinks, she can manipulate the jury, judge and her town. Plus that wouldn’t have gone well, she would not have been believable- and her lawyers KNOW it
I’m disappointed but there’s nothing we can do and it hurts to know no one in that family ever advocated for Quinton but at least she will lose her youth in there.
Well the sickness of these people .. they belittled him by mentioning he was bow-legged! wtf - I say that whole family is Guilty ! To also say they never saw her hit the kids or leave them unattended! Denial ! Sickening Trash !!
Even though I never had the honor of personally knowing the young lad, my heart is filled with love for him. There is something about him that I seem to connect with on a level I can't explain. The only thing I can say is that he is extraordinary beyond what everyone already believes. His imprint on earth will live on. You were loved, Quinton. I'm sorry you didn't get to grow and flourish. Rest in peace 🙏🏼.
Considering she was so clever according to the stepdad why did she have to do her GED in jail, surely that's done when you're still at school, those ridiculous supporters should be ashamed of themselves especially that aunt ( drama queen attention seeker ) what exactly did she think she was taking credit for? Half raising a murderer. Even after sentencing Quinton was let down, I'm disappointed in the judge because she had a different attitude just after it happened, then gave her a chance to get out to do God knows what, who's to say the law won't be changed so she could be eligible after 10 or 20 years it's happened in other states. The judge should have barred her from profiting from her crimes but no just let her get rich off her vile despicable crime. Sorry for the rant but I'm disappointed and mad.
Like, wow. Where were these people when she was on trial?! And this girl is sickening. Her mom is sickening. And I am so in awe of this prosecutor. He is flipping amazing.
SHAME on this judge. Once again, a woman is given leniency for murdering her child. A MAN would have gotten LWOP or DP. Susan Smith, Andrea Yates, Casey Anthony, Lori Daybell (Chad got death), Leilani Simon…. It is offensive that there is sentencing bias for females. We need reform. Shame on this judge.
I always find it so sad and infuriating when the judge doesn't make an empathetic statement on the vicitm's behalf when sentencing their murderer! What did she say? "May there be peace"?! How about telling this murderer what a POS she is for killing her baby and throwing him away like trash while she blamed innocent people and got drunk with her mother, and then letting her spend her cowardly life continuing to deny responsibility in a cold prison cell workimg trash duty each day, so she never forgets what she did! The state prosecutor was a brilliant advocate for baby Q. The judge truly failed him!
What condemns her in my opinion is that during the trial and at the end of the sentencing, she refused to testify. Anyone who was innocent of a crime would plead their innocence till the end. Even her brother Paul thought she should go to prison do some time and get parole one day. Her relatives deep down know she did something to that little boy.
As a mother who has been blessed to have two amazing boys and does not typically “like other peoples kids” I am so heartbroken for baby Q. Bless the prosecutor and babysitter and her daughters for fighting for baby Q. His own family and the judge have let him down AGAIN even in death - Leilani deserves the same fate - the loss of her freedom permanently. This is so disappointing.
Today in the court room, doesn't seem the appropriate place for the mother's speech She should have recorded it for her daughter to listen to in private.
@@queenb5191possibly he was too devastated over everything that happened to attend. Maybe he felt guilt for not doing more and Maybe Leilani would not let him see Quinten. I just hope this makes an impact on many of how horrible drugs are.
This family is insufferable!!! Those poor babies!!! This family continues to enable Leilani, and they very seldom mention Quinton, very sad!!! What an ugly pity party for themselves and Leilani, they disgust me, the whole bunch of them. Then how dare they let her decide where Quinton’s remains go, she didn’t care about his remains when she threw him in the trash. R.I.P. Sweet Baby Quinton ♥️🙏🏼🕊
How can the aunt say that Lielani needs parenting classes! I'm outraged. Lielani is never getting the chance to parent anyone ever again. She is in a relationship with a child m*lester, how is everyone in that family so freaking blind. I'm sure a parenting class will fix whatever's wrong with her
1:12:58 i don't understand why her family isn't mad at her. My mother would never speak positively of me in court if I unalived one of my kids. I find this insane.
I think they truly believe the fiance was involved. Or took her down a bad path I.e drugs. Delusional take. I think it’s just their coping mechanism. Felt like a funeral for her though. Like goodbye
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:35 Leilani Simon Sentencing Hearing
00:09:55 Detective Lemmons testifies for the State (Aggravating Factors)
00:19:50 Leilani's letter to WTOC before the trial started
00:39:00 Defense cross-examines Det. Lemmons
00:42:55 Talea McCarta, Babysitter's daughter testifies for the State
00:46:00 Paul Simon (defense witness) ; Mitigating factors
00:50:55 Kimberly Hill (Leilani's friend)
00:55:20 Thomas Howell (Leilani's stepfather)
01:00:10 Jackie Madden (Leilani's aunt)
01:20:00 Billie Jo Howell (Leilani's mother)
01:39:00 Defense asks for Life with Parole
01:40:15 State asks for Life without Parole
01:57:25 Judge Sentences Leilani Simon
02:03:55 Debrief and Outro
FULL CASE PLAYLIST: ua-cam.com/play/PL0cYrgj38mhoJsdqAfAe_RSmGoBnkFL7V.html
THANK YOU G! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!🦃🍁
Hi G why was billie Jo standing up when the judge was handing out the sentence do you know ? Thank you .
The way she disposed of that beautiful little boy should be automatic life without parole!
Exactly my thoughts
Yes to that.
I agree 100 percent!!!
Not one of the family members mentioned the great loss that Quinton has made in their lives. No one has said how much they miss him.. Shame on them.
It’s heartbreaking that none of Quinton’s “family” spoke out for him, the actual victim of this crime. Kudos to the young former babysitter for having the courage to do so. Leilani’s family clearly is in denial, which isn’t uncommon in a family full of drug addicts (sober or not). Leilani will never take responsibility for what she did, and we all witnessed why this is so.
I noticed this as well. Also she only truly cried when others were talking about her. She never shed a true tear for Q
Tears 😢 flowing down my cheeks just watching the intro to this Gisela. I'm so sad for Quinton, but rejoice that he no longer suffers his cruel fate that life brought him.
Granny not talk 🦜 about her cutie ??😢
@@juicyjules7409praying BJ doesn't have custody of the other 2.
@@suezmac3803BJ does not have custody of the other children!!!
That little boy will never see that light of day ever again, so why should she????
SHE SHOULDN'T!!!!
OMG cant believe she got life with parole.She deserves life without parole💔
She want get out
I know what's wrong with this with Keller Williams with this country we excused child murderers animal abusers those two things I don't know they have no value to judges or the main part of society what's wrong with people
I'm from savannah and this judge is very lenient.
I hate the judge.
JUSTICE WAS NOT SERVED 😢😢😢
I agree, the 40 years with parole possible.....it's not enough.
She want get out.remember they dont like people that harm kids.just saying yall
@@dorothyhurd3147the correct word is won’t!!!
I knew they would let her off 40 years that judge is weak she showed she was weak a long time ago shame on her
Leilani's aunt is making me sick. Leilani cried NO tears for Quentin...but cannot stop crying for herself. LWOP!!!
“The drugs took Quinton, Leilani and his siblings from our lives…”. UMM HELLO?! Wtf! Leilani and her other two children are still alive. Whether drugs were involved or not, this is not excusable whatsoever.
How dare that aunt try to blame Danny, totally sick.
His little face is so sweet. 💔 So many wonderful families would have given little Quinton so much love. RIP, buddy.
Drugs did NOT KILL this BEAUTIFUL BABY . I get sick of people blaming it on the drugs. That’s BULLSH@@.
Amen, me too. “But she (Leilani) HAS taken responsibility for her drug use…” -Billie Jo. Disgusting.
I agree
Leilani aunt pissed me off, the biggest heart break I'll ever have is seeing Quinton crying going to the babysitters house, and not the fact that your niece killed baby Quinton, and threw him in the garbage, and why is she dissing the babysitter? WTF This whole family is messed up, especially the women.
So true!!
Her mother makes it about her - same as her daughter. disgusting
Normal people don't raise murderers.
The apple does not fall from the tree. Her mother had custody and knew he shouldn’t be left with her. She is also responsible.
Who Crying for QUINTON. this whole family is Nuts
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Not even the dad!
I feel so bad for everyone involved that worked so hard to locate & get justice for Quinton. They worked so hard & the smirk on Leilani’s face when she heard “WITH” parole was such a gut punch!
Seeing baby Quinton just breaks my heart. It's wonderful that the landfill company made a memorial for him. So sad to think tiny prices of that sweet child will forever be there.😢. Glad I watched this with the grizzlies and G.
It should be illegal for the legal fraternity to use the word concurrent. Every damn sentence should be consecutive!!!!!
Exactly, otherwise why give it out at all
Disgusted with the sentence! She deserves no parole, she is a monster regardless of what one of the jurors said during an interview. The lives impacted by her actions is just sad how traumatized they will continue to be!
It should have been wo parole however I think it's like 50 years, isn't it? It's hard to tell the way that they read them off but everything's consecutive nothing's concurrent❤
She must serve thirty years before she's eligible for parole +10+5+5 etc.
She is not going to behave herself to be granted parole.
@@unapologeticallyauthenticthe 5 years are concurrent with the others (runs together) so bottom line is life(30 years) +10 years. Must serve 30 of the life and 85% of the 10 (8.5 years) so she must serve 38.5 before she will get her first parole hearing.
Just to add, there is less than 8% chance that she will get parole at the first hearing. And then she will go up for parole every 2 years.
Shame on that Judge!! Poor baby boy.
I think we all shed a tear for this baby
Lots of tears❤😢
Because we have a heart and suffer when children are harmed.
It’s like her whole family stands behind her and not their family member Quinton. Sickening
She is the way she is because everyone in her family has always made excuses for her.
It's like Quinton never existed or mattered to them 🤔
@@jacksonFluffy only girl and youngest of 7(I think) to a drug addicted mom...my daughter is youngest of 3 only girl and I'm an addict in recovery 13 years,I check on my daughter extra, but I also see to my boys too, we all get it, previous therapy and current...that's the difference, I guess
This family and the addiction touches me close to home, so, grateful I've had treatment, 13 years sober, and my kids and I talk, seek therapy and acknowledge if we or someone else in our village are not where they should be,emotionally, substance wise or with mental health....Hold your family/village accountable
So sad, I wish it was life without parole
I love how classy this man is! He spoke for that baby. Prosecutor is AMAZING!
I agree Prosecutor Mr. Dean was absolutely beyond AWESOME because he fought hard for justice for Quinton. I hope Mr. Dean knows how much he is respected and appreciated.
I wish every state/county/city had a prosecutor as good as this one!
It makes me sick that NONE of Q’s relatives spoke on his behalf. It was all about poor Leilani and that makes my blood boil.
I'm sorry, I don't care how nice everyone thinks the judge's hair is. She sat there on that bench, listening to how Leilani is currently in a relationship with a convicted child molester and still figured she deserves another chance. It's really no secret as to why she's such a controversial judge.
@@SamanthaC76 ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! I mean my gosh SHE HAS 2 LIVING CHILDREN & she’s chatting up a CONVICTED CHILD MOLESTER as her “HUSBAND” along with other men to put $ on her books!! Leilani is & always has been all about Leilani!!
@@SamanthaC76 PREACH! I knew this judge sucked, but not PC to say so.
Poor Quinton doesn't get another chance at life parts of that little baby are still in that landfill that monster of a mother and her shameful family have shown not one jot of real pain over the murder of that poor baby boy and then disposing him in the garbage. Shame on the court for even giving her hope of parole blowing a fuse over here 😡😡😡😡
This is sickening! Leilani looked quite pleased at the after the “WITH” parole was read!
This is a case of “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” This family is nuts. Leilani learned everything from mom and aunt. Drugs, excuses, blaming others. No real concern for Quinton.
She should've gotten life without parole.
Her family is a bunch of dysfunctional, scary people… the word salads of excuses for this atrocity of a mother. How dare they even mention Danny. Parent counselling is a fit punishment for killing a baby….. this woman is making me sick. Now I understand why she is as evil as she is. Her family is absolutely off the rocker.. it’s the drugs… and it’s Danny… not that conniving psychopath… no no way. They are all sobbing FOR THE KILLER. Nobody is even mentioning the tiny baby boy she snuffed out…. 🤯
The aunt seems to know so much about the children yet then goes on to say she only sees them 3-4 times a year…
Yes absolutely 😮
@@sharoncollins7722ya she is a liar !
What in the actual F!! 🤬
Look how quick that 30 years with Susan Smith went. I remember when those kids first went missing. No need to add trauma to anyone going to the parole board every 2 years. Just handle it now!!
N sadly no one will be Quintons voice in 30 years 😢 that family is sickening 💔
Wow that sentence was an absolute joke. Oh I'm so mad right now I could spit...
@@inuchan74 I’m right there with you! 100%!
Thank you Gisela for your excellent coverage and commentary of this tragic story. Justice for Quinton 💜💜💜💜
I see her behavior the same as Susan Smith's
Exactly, good point! 😢😡
Ridiculous sentence. Very disappointing.
the fact that these people are wanting to speak on her behalf and are okay with trying to give her leniency is mind blowing 52:43
Her incessant crying for herself and herself alone is truly sickening!🤢🤮
I don’t understand how Leilani has ANY choice in the matter of Q’s remains! My daughter is a funeral director & we live in the Ohio/Indiana area. It’s always the next of kin that makes the decisions on arrangements, etc of the deceased. So in a case like this, Quinton’s father would be his NOK & make the decisions, not anyone Leilani named! I get that laws are different everywhere but to ask a convicted k!ll3r if they want the remains released is just mind blowing to me! I get that it the remains could possibly be needed in an appeals situation but for her to stand there & say she wanted the remains released to her brother, I do not think she can just name WHO gets the remains!
The maternal side of the family has no business making any further decisions about Quinton’s remains! They did nothing for him in life to protect & love him but Leilani can decide what happens with his remains?!? SHE ALREADY DECIDED THAT - SHE PUT HIM IN A DUMPSTER!
Appeals should not be paid by taxpayers
People being so nice to her...sickening
She should have been fined also. I don't trust lielani
Should not be paroled. She did not show remorse.
if there are no issues with her past with her children, THEN WHY did grandma have custody????
EXACTLY!!!!!!
@@donnamason354 ya you don’t lose custody of your children because you are a good and loving parent 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
Wait until the other inmates find out what she’s in for! Her life isn’t going to be a walk in the park!
I hope them inmates get Justice for Quinton
Oh my word! she has learned nothing, nothing at all!
This family both sickens me and makes me sad at the same time. They show no real sadness and no moral compass. I'm grateful for the babysitter and her daughter ....for the community.....for the Officers involved in the case.....for the landfill workers.....Little Quinton was shown more love and respect from these people (many of them after his death) than he was ever shown from his own biological family. This Judge disappointed me with her decision. This baby's life was literally worth very little at the end of the day. God forgive us when we, as a society, place so little value on the precious life of innocent children.
“My son’s been through enough” says his killer. Wow
She behaves like an immature spoiled brat in the courtroom even
Thank you so much Gisela K. for this stream. It was so good. You're the best !
It's so heartbreaking to hear about what Quinton went through...that monster didn’t deserve to be his mother. 😥
Someone who the state says disposed of child in a dumpster gets to have a say of releasing the remains???? Im at a loss for words.
And create a cost of over $500,000 to retrieve those remains.
He looked so much like his mother 😢
Tim Dean, thank you for fighting so hard for Quinton; so many of us believe you should of gotten everything you requested in her sentencing. You did a fantastic job for Quinton and if you see a white feather in the days ahead, know that it is coming from Quinton; his way of saying thank you. You by far, in my 73 years, the best Prosecutor I have ever had the pleasure to watch doing the absolute best for Baby Quinton. Bless you life and heart.
I didn't watch, I read the comments to find out what kind of sentence she got. And I am Angry, Upset at How She Got Life With Parole! What The Hell Is Wrong With People!!?? I Just Can't
Came back for the replay after the family was done talking about everything except Quinton. This sentencing was… different to say the least.
She should’ve gotten life life without the possibility of parole seeing she gave her son a death sentence
😢 Bless his soul.
Disappointed!
Thank u ❤❤❤so much for covering this trial
No, no…. Concurrent sentences! This is ridiculous….. she could get out in 25-30yrs…. I’m very disappointed in this judge…. Very…. And zero fines. I’m sickened by this….🤮
No 30 to 40 years
I cant believe her and her mom drinking and partying while people were searching for poor Quinton😡
Stop!!! Tears are too late!
Thank You for your tenacity, keeping up with these trials & the individuals involved; you're a true blessing to those who seek justice for all ⚖May Sweet Quinton Rest In Peace in the Arms & Protection of Angels 💙🕊🌺Quinton🌺🕊💙
I think her family lied on the stand especially her aunt . That woman thought she was auditioning for a movie.
Agreed. Where was the Aunt during the trial to testify to the jury about how wonderful a mother Leilani was to Quinton in order to impeach the state’s evidence to the contrary? I didn’t believe a single word that came out of her mouth.
If Leilani was so great why did Billy Jo have custody?
And then she lets her daughter have them@@Interestingname
Hmm 🤔 yep
Bravo for her mom being honest about her parenting. She’s absolutely right, her lack of care and maternal instincts towards Leilani- SEVERELY impacted Leilani’s lack of compassion for herself, people in general, and devastatingly for her own children.
I agree, I did not initially have any respect for her but her ability to take accountability made me change my position.
Yes, it’s good but she is trying to take the blame for what Leilani did and it is pertinent that Leilani take accountability for what she has done and show humility and sorrow for her actions. But that’s my opinion. I do hope Billie Jo goes forward.
@ I agree, but I still hope Leilani uses her mom’s apology to heal and move forward (I doubt that will happen overnight) Only she can make that choice. 🙏🏼
Am I wrong but wouldn’t it have been better if Leilani spoke and said she had been a drug addict and hated what she had done herself?
@ absolutely, but she’s doubling down on her being innocent instead ☠️ Zero responsibility. I think SHE thinks, she can manipulate the jury, judge and her town. Plus that wouldn’t have gone well, she would not have been believable- and her lawyers KNOW it
I’m disappointed but there’s nothing we can do and it hurts to know no one in that family ever advocated for Quinton but at least she will lose her youth in there.
the poor workers have to think about this horrible murder.
Omg! They need to lock her up and throw away the key! 😮
Not surprised when she said she had to “think over” whether to release his body or not.
Thank you for your coverage, G! I was hoping for LWOP, but 40 years is a long time! Thinking about Quinton!💙💙
Hi there! I was thinking since I won't be around in 40 years at least she will have served life in my lifetime! I'll never have to see her again!
@@TheRedStilleto Excellent point! I probably won't be around either!
Amazing, nothing from the family speaks of Quinton, what a horrible bunch of people
Well the sickness of these people .. they belittled him by mentioning he was bow-legged! wtf - I say that whole family is Guilty ! To also say they never saw her hit the kids or leave them unattended! Denial ! Sickening Trash !!
Thank you G for covering the sentencing. I wanted LWOP because her acts were so heinous. Rest in Peace Baby Quinton. So many of us love you. 💙🫧🫧🩵
Even though I never had the honor of personally knowing the young lad, my heart is filled with love for him. There is something about him that I seem to connect with on a level I can't explain. The only thing I can say is that he is extraordinary beyond what everyone already believes. His imprint on earth will live on. You were loved, Quinton. I'm sorry you didn't get to grow and flourish. Rest in peace 🙏🏼.
The testimony today to get her out from her family. What about poor Quinton. She should never be around children again.
Considering she was so clever according to the stepdad why did she have to do her GED in jail, surely that's done when you're still at school, those ridiculous supporters should be ashamed of themselves especially that aunt ( drama queen attention seeker ) what exactly did she think she was taking credit for? Half raising a murderer. Even after sentencing Quinton was let down, I'm disappointed in the judge because she had a different attitude just after it happened, then gave her a chance to get out to do God knows what, who's to say the law won't be changed so she could be eligible after 10 or 20 years it's happened in other states. The judge should have barred her from profiting from her crimes but no just let her get rich off her vile despicable crime. Sorry for the rant but I'm disappointed and mad.
Thank you Gisela and the whole team who helped to bring this trial to us, you are all appreciated!
Like, wow. Where were these people when she was on trial?!
And this girl is sickening.
Her mom is sickening.
And I am so in awe of this prosecutor. He is flipping amazing.
I watch you all the time and thank you for what you do
Life without parole, that's what she deserves. Judge please do not grant her life with parole.
I am furious!!! She put him in the trash so NO she should have no say!!!!!
She been in jail running her mouth. On the phone saying Danny did it.
SHAME on this judge.
Once again, a woman is given leniency for murdering her child.
A MAN would have gotten LWOP or DP.
Susan Smith, Andrea Yates, Casey Anthony, Lori Daybell (Chad got death), Leilani Simon….
It is offensive that there is sentencing bias for females. We need reform.
Shame on this judge.
Thank you G for covering this sad traumatizing trail sentence love your commentary
Grandma needs to be charged
Where was that family when she was abusing the poor child!
BS on concurrent, that a joke in the legal system.. LIFE MEANS LIFE.. these judge's over years has taken the jury's job😊
The Grand mother is a disgrace. Children were took away from AB. AND GRANDMA Gave them right back on a silver plate
This is so heartbreaking 😢 rest in peace baby boy ❤️
All about her not a damn one gave a s*** about Quentin 🤬🤬😔
I always find it so sad and infuriating when the judge doesn't make an empathetic statement on the vicitm's behalf when sentencing their murderer! What did she say? "May there be peace"?! How about telling this murderer what a POS she is for killing her baby and throwing him away like trash while she blamed innocent people and got drunk with her mother, and then letting her spend her cowardly life continuing to deny responsibility in a cold prison cell workimg trash duty each day, so she never forgets what she did! The state prosecutor was a brilliant advocate for baby Q. The judge truly failed him!
The defendant lied from day one! She deserves to sit in prison for her life.
What condemns her in my opinion is that during the trial and at the end of the sentencing, she refused to testify. Anyone who was innocent of a crime would plead their innocence till the end. Even her brother Paul thought she should go to prison do some time and get parole one day. Her relatives deep down know she did something to that little boy.
Oh wait she is shedding a tear now that her brother is up talking about her, she is horrible
As a mother who has been blessed to have two amazing boys and does not typically “like other peoples kids” I am so heartbroken for baby Q. Bless the prosecutor and babysitter and her daughters for fighting for baby Q. His own family and the judge have let him down AGAIN even in death - Leilani deserves the same fate - the loss of her freedom permanently. This is so disappointing.
Today in the court room, doesn't seem the appropriate place for the mother's speech She should have recorded it for her daughter to listen to in private.
Where is quintons dad? Why wouldn't he have say of remains instead of convicted mother she thru him away like trash
I don’t understand why Quinton’s bio father has been absent throughout this entire fiasco! He should have been front & center for Quinton!
@@queenb5191possibly he was too devastated over everything that happened to attend. Maybe he felt guilt for not doing more and Maybe Leilani would not let him see Quinten. I just hope this makes an impact on many of how horrible drugs are.
This family is insufferable!!! Those poor babies!!! This family continues to enable Leilani, and they very seldom mention Quinton, very sad!!! What an ugly pity party for themselves and Leilani, they disgust me, the whole bunch of them. Then how dare they let her decide where Quinton’s remains go, she didn’t care about his remains when she threw him in the trash.
R.I.P. Sweet Baby Quinton ♥️🙏🏼🕊
All I could think of was monsters INC the whole family is a disgrace
How can the aunt say that Lielani needs parenting classes! I'm outraged. Lielani is never getting the chance to parent anyone ever again. She is in a relationship with a child m*lester, how is everyone in that family so freaking blind. I'm sure a parenting class will fix whatever's wrong with her
I’m very disappointed in the judge. She’s too soft!
1:12:58 i don't understand why her family isn't mad at her. My mother would never speak positively of me in court if I unalived one of my kids. I find this insane.
I think they truly believe the fiance was involved. Or took her down a bad path I.e drugs. Delusional take. I think it’s just their coping mechanism. Felt like a funeral for her though. Like goodbye