Leilani Simon's Mother: My Drug Use Robbed Her of a Childhood

Billie Jo Howell spoke on her daughter's behalf, in the hopes that she'll one day walk free, even if it's late in life. Howell told the court that she failed Leilani Simon as a mother due to addiction. (11/21/24) MORE

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