Brad Simpson, husband of missing Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson, remains in jail accused of killing the 51-year-old mother of four. His long-time business partner, James 'Val' Cotter, was formally charged this week in the investigation. Cotter was indicted by a grand jury on Monday on charges of tampering with evidence with the intent to impair an investigation and possession of prohibited weapons, according to records with the Bexar County Jail.
Cotter, Brad Simpson's longstanding friend and business partner, is accused of hiding Simpson's gun after they exchanged a series of ominous texts on October 8, just two days after his wife went missing and prior to Simpson's arrest on October 9. 'If you're in Bandera, can you haul a-- to meet me at your house?' Simpson allegedly texted, according to an affidavit. 'I don't have much time.' Cotter responded, 'I will be there in 40 minutes.' Simpson then wrote back,'OK, make sure and leave all that s--- into the pump house, especially the gun.' 'Sorry for the urgency but you're all I got especially now...social media is destroying me,' Simpson allegedly added. Later the same day, Cotter texted Simpson, 'Get over here!! I won't tell anyone,' followed by the text, 'You're my brother.' Cotter allegedly hid Simpson's AK-47, concealing it in the wall of his home, according to authorities. Police said the firearm, which was modified into a 'machine gun,' was not properly registered. Cotter was arrested on October 21 and charged with tampering with evidence and possessing a prohibited weapon, both third-degree felonies. He was released from custody last month after having his bond reduced from $1 million to $100,000, the local outlet reported. He cannot have contact with Brad Simpson or have possession of a firearm, and he was fitted with a GPS monitor, according to the bond conditions
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Business Partner of Suzanne Simpson's Husband Indicted in Cover-UpJames 'Val' Cotter, 65, is charged with tampering with evidence and possession of prohibited weapons in connection with Suzanne Simpson's disappearance. The case is linked to the investigation of Brad Simpson, Suzanne's husband who is charged with murder.
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