SAN ANTONIO – The search for missing Olmos Park woman Suzanne Simpson is in its eighth day. While some are losing hope, authorities are still doing everything they can to find them.

Retired FBI special agent and Project Absentis executive director Abel Pena said the first 48 hours of any investigation are crucial. He adds that investigators will expand their search for it.

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Monday’s operation took crews to a landfill in southeast Bexar County.

“The big thing is going to be digital evidence,” Pena said. “If they find their cell phone there, it would be a great find. They can probably put together a better schedule from there.”

Olmos Park police said in a statement: “We are confident that there is a good chance of recovering Suzanne from this location.”

They go on to say: “The Simpson family have been very helpful and supportive, even though they are the ones who need support and understanding at this time.” They said they have kept the Simpson family informed of the status of the investigation and their plans to close the landfill search informed after they said “evidence, statements and solid police investigation led us there”.

Barton Simpson issued a statement on Facebook Tuesday morning regarding the ongoing search.

“The Olmos Park Police Department issued the following statement last night. We are so grateful for the endless, strenuous hours she put into uncovering sound information. We take comfort in the fact that they may be close to finding out what happened to Suzanne. We.” I am grateful to Chief Villegas, the Olmos Park Police Department, Ranger Jessie Perez and the Texas Rangers, and all supporting law enforcement agencies for their continued professionalism.

“Everything just ties together to determine where they’re going to look again,” Pena explained. “If they get into a landfill, they might be looking for a piece of evidence, and from there they can hire a forensic team to look for things.”

The 51-year-old’s family is not sure whether they will find her alive. At a vigil on Sunday, Suzanne’s mother said she had since heard from her. But as the search enters its second week, police are still searching.

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According to police, a neighbor reported seeing Suzanne and her husband Brad arguing and physically arguing from his window. Shortly thereafter, he reportedly heard two to three screams coming from a wooded area near the Simpsons’ home. This is the first area where police began searching.

With no further updates on this case, Pena reminds Suzanne’s loved ones not to throw in the towel and find answers just yet.

“Law enforcement is conducting a comprehensive investigation to find Ms. Simpson and not lose hope,” he said. “Stay tuned and don’t lose hope.”

We have reached out to Brad Simpson’s attorney for comment on the status of his case. Your team has no comment at this time.