Claytons family is talking about some concerns they have with the investigation. Our ellison barber has the exclusive interview. Shes live right now in prince georges county. Ellison . Reporter well, this is where police found carlos claytons body. We met his family just a few yards away from here. The first thing they wanted us to understand is exactly how much theyve lost. On wednesday morning barbara woke up and looked for her nephew. Just trotting back and forth when my nephew going to come home because he never stays out late. Reporter he never came home. After 5 a. M. Last wednesday Carlos Earl Clayton was gunned down on the side of cooper lane police say. Theyre trying to figure out why. Our detectives have leads but nothing substantial that would lead to an arrest. Reporter claytons family and friends believe he was just walking home. He would not have hurt anyone. Thats why i dont understand why someone can just come and take his life away from us. Reporter tonight all along c
Raining and the child didnt have a jacket or shoes. Simms told the judge i didnt even mean for this to happen. In the interview days after the toddlers death, his father james lee said there were warning signs. In fact, Court Documents show he tried to get sole custody of jiaire because he felt simms was emotionally unstable, but he says a judge denied his request. He deemed her at that moment a fit parent, you know . And im not saying she isnt, you know, but in this situation he just didnt Pay Attention to the signs. And now simms will soon stand trial for the death of her little boy. Tragic is a better word all of the way around. Reporter a states attorney for Charles County says no one at this point has ordered that simms undergo a mental evaluation. Coming up at 6 00, were learning more information about what, if any, her mental state could play when she goes to trial in january. Jim . Meagan, thanks so much. We continue to follow a story where one person is dead after a collision