On February 4, 2012 at approximately 12:30 AM Camden County Authorities responded to a call in the 600 Block of Dry Ridge Road, which is located off Business 5 south of Camdenton.

The male caller on the scene indicated that a 39 year old female and her 9 month old child were missing from their home.

Evidence at the scene indicated the disappearance was of a suspicious nature. A search of the wooded area around the residence was conducted. At approximately 4:00 AM the mother and child were found approximately 75 yards from the home in a valley. Both mother and child were transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Bradie R. Simpson 39 of Camdenton has been charged with 1^st Degree Assault and Armed Criminal Action of her minor child, bond set at $200,000 cash and $500,000 surety.

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