Thomas Simpkins Found in San Tomas Aquino Creek, Santa Clara Police Department Seeks Public’s Help in Mysterious Death
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Santa Clara Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance as detectives work to unravel the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death of Thomas Simpkins. Authorities said Simpkins was discovered face-down in San Tomas Aquino Creek on Valentine’s Day, prompting an immediate investigation.
According to investigators, Simpkins had last been seen alive on Super Bowl Sunday, days before his body was located in the creek. Detectives are now trying to piece together his movements in the time between when he was last seen and when he was found. The gap in the timeline has raised questions that police hope members of the public may be able to help answer.
Officers responded to the creek area after receiving a report of a body in the water. The scene was secured while detectives and crime scene investigators gathered evidence. Authorities have not released details regarding a cause of death, pending further examination and investigation.
Police say any information about Simpkins’ whereabouts, who he may have been with, or what he was doing in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day could be critical to understanding what happened. Surveillance footage, witness accounts, or even small details could help detectives establish a clearer timeline.
The Santa Clara Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. As the investigation continues, loved ones and investigators alike are searching for answers in a case that remains shrouded in uncertainty.









