The quiet of a Colorado home shattered in December 2023, leaving a nine-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son dead. Their mother, Kimberlee Singler, 37, was initially found at the scene with minor injuries, claiming a horrific home invasion.
Singler’s initial story painted a picture of a brutal attack by a stranger, an intruder who had slipped into their home through an unlocked door. She told police she’d lost consciousness during the assault, a narrative seemingly supported by her surviving eleven-year-old daughter.
But the fragile foundation of that story began to crumble. The eldest daughter, after days of trauma, recanted her initial statement. She revealed a chilling claim: her mother had confessed the act was commanded by God.
Before authorities could arrest Singler, she vanished. A four-day search culminated in her discovery in west London, a continent away from the scene of the tragedy. The reason for her flight remained shrouded in mystery.
Singler had voiced deep fears about her ex-husband, alleging he’d once dreamt of harming their family and constantly sought to undermine her, to take their children. She’d even claimed he was attempting to “frame” her and orchestrate her arrest, according to court records.
The day before the children were found, a court had ordered Singler to relinquish custody of her children to their father for the holidays. She was given a choice: hand them over willingly or attend a hearing to enforce the order. She requested a delay, citing the need to “gain my bearings” after the alleged attack.
Investigators quickly uncovered inconsistencies. GPS data placed Singler’s ex-husband eighty miles away at the time of the murders. Furthermore, a search of the property revealed no footprints in the snow, casting serious doubt on the intruder narrative.
Singler now faces a litany of charges: two counts of first-degree murder, one of attempted murder, three counts of child abuse, and one of assault. The weight of the accusations is immense, promising a long and arduous legal battle.
After a protracted legal fight, Kimberlee Singler has been extradited back to the United States. Colorado’s district attorney hailed the move as a “momentous day,” marking the beginning of the pursuit of justice for the young victims.
Her legal team fought fiercely against extradition, arguing that a potential sentence of life without parole in the US would violate European human rights laws. Those arguments were ultimately unsuccessful.
Currently held without bond, Singler awaits her first court appearance in the coming days. The Colorado Springs police chief acknowledged the profound impact of this case on the community, expressing continued sympathy for those affected by this unimaginable loss.
The extradition followed a series of rejected legal challenges, beginning with a denial in January and a subsequent appeal dismissal in November. Singler was initially apprehended by the National Crime Agency in Kensington, west London, on December 30, 2023.
The community grapples with the horror of the alleged crime, and the legal process unfolds, seeking answers and accountability in the wake of a devastating tragedy.
