HOUSTON, TX – Nearly a year has passed since a tragic incident at a Harris County motel where three-month-old Brooklyn was found lifeless. Despite the ruling of her death as a homicide by suffocation, no charges have been filed, leaving her great-grandmother, Luann Simon, seeking justice and answers.
Brooklyn’s death occurred in May 2020 at a Days Inn near Mission Bend. The infant was discovered inside a closed dresser drawer, a detail that has haunted Simon ever since. She has been tirelessly advocating for accountability and transparency in the investigation, expressing frustration over the lack of progress in the case.
Simon has voiced her disillusionment with the Harris County Sheriff’s Department, questioning their handling of the investigation. “It’s not like they’re searching for a suspect. They know who was in that room,” Simon stated, referencing the discovery of drugs at the scene. The infant’s parents, who lived at the motel with Brooklyn and her older brother, have both denied responsibility, each blaming the other for the tragic events.
The father claims he was away at the store when the incident occurred, while the mother says she was asleep, assuming Brooklyn was with her father. These conflicting accounts have further complicated the investigation, which the Sheriff’s Department maintains is ongoing and has not yet been presented to the district attorney’s office.
Simon is adamant that justice must be served, insisting that someone must be held accountable for Brooklyn’s death. She believes that arrests and charges are necessary steps toward closure and justice for her great-granddaughter.
Child Protective Services has intervened in the situation, ensuring that Brooklyn’s older brother is in a safe environment. Meanwhile, the family continues to grapple with the loss and the unanswered questions surrounding the infant’s death.
The community remains on edge as they await developments in the case. Many share Simon’s desire for justice and hope that the investigation will soon yield results that bring accountability and peace to the grieving family.
The case remains open, and Simon’s resolve to seek justice for Brooklyn is unwavering. She continues to call for transparency and action, hoping that her great-granddaughter’s tragic death will not be in vain.