More details emerge of the Colorado Springs mother who allegedly killed two of her three children.
According to a press release by Kevin Wentz, Kimberlee Singler’s ex-husband, the two have been in a custody and divorce battle in Larimer County since September 2018.
Singler is the prime suspect in the murder of her two youngest children and seriously injuring her 11-year-old daughter on December 19.
Singler has been found and arrested in the U.K. on December 30.
According to KRDO, Wentz released the following statement through an attorney:
“Earlier this afternoon, Colorado Springs Police notified Kevin Wentz that Kimberlee Singler had been apprehended in the United Kingdom. He was relieved that the search has ended.
Mr. Wentz is thankful to all of the law enforcement here in the United States and the United Kingdom that were involved in the homicide investigation and Kimberlee’s subsequent arrest.
It is his hope that Kimberlee will be extradited to Colorado soon.
Kevin Wentz continues to hope for justice for his children Aden and Ellie. He prays for peace and healing for his surviving daughter.
We ask that the community and press give the Wentz family the privacy that they need to mourn and heal.
Jennifer Darby, Attorney for Kevin Wentz”
Plans for a private funeral are underway. A GoFundMe account for the family can be found here: Fundraiser by Erica Burkhardt: The Wentz Family.
The BBC reports she’s due back in court in the UK on Jan. 29.
Original story:
What started as a burglary call earlier this month to the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point on Dec. 19 ended in the discovery of the bodies of two children.
Kimberlee Singler called the police to report a burglary; however, her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found dead. Singler and her 11-year-old daughter had injuries and were taken to la ocal hospital for treatment, according to the statement released by police. Shortly after the hospital visit, Singler was nowhere to be found and is said to be on the run.
“At this time, Ms. Singler is the primary suspect,” the department said in a statement to USA TODAY.
Singler was last seen on Dec. 24. An arrest warrant was issued on Dec. 26. According to the CSPD, Singler’s charges include:
- 2 counts – 18-3-102(1)(a), Murder in the First Degree, Class One Felony (F1)
- 2 counts – 18-3-102(1)(f), Murder in the First Degree, Class One Felony (F1)
- 1 count – 18-2-101, Criminal Attempt – Murder in the First Degree (18-3-102(1)(a)),Class Two Felony (F2)
- 1 count – 18-2-101, Criminal Attempt – Murder in the First Degree (18-3-102(1)(f)),Class Two Felony (F2)
- 2 counts – 18-6-401(7)(a)(i), Child Abuse, Class Two Felony (F2)
- 1 count – 18-6-401(7)(a)(iii), Child Abuse, Class Three Felony (F3)
- 1 count – 18-3-202, Assault in the First Degree, Class Three Felony (F3)
“A $10,000,000 bond was set by the court. The details of the arrest warrant are currently sealed under court order and are expected to be unsealed at a later time,” says the CSPD.
Anyone with information can call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444- 7000, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.
