Abusive Mom Gets Sole Custody Of Son

"The father had evidence. He had witnesses. He even had the child's own words on a recording." But when the custody hearing ended, the judge gave the abusive mother sole custody — and the father was left wondering if the court had even listened.In this infuriating true crime episode, we investigate the case of Leilani Simon, a 22-year-old Georgia mother whose three-year-old son, Quinton Simon, disappeared from his home on October 5, 2022 . Four weeks later, police declared her the "prime and only suspect" in his disappearance — and eventually charged her with murder, concealing a death, and false statements . After months of landfill searches and an FBI investigation, Quinton's remains were confirmed in July 2024 .But the most shocking detail? Leilani had sole physical custody of Quinton and his brother, despite documented histories of mental illness, addiction, and chaotic behavior . Her mother, Billie Jo Howell, admitted she had sole custody because the father lived in Texas . The system failed Quinton before he even disappeared.We explore the broader crisis: how family courts sometimes grant custody to abusive parents despite red flags, the challenges non-custodial fathers face in proving abuse, and the heartbreaking aftermath when a child pays the ultimate price. Listener discretion advised — child victim. Press play for the case where the system gave a killer access to her victim.