2023JV31046

January 24, 2024

Press Release (coloradosprings.gov)

On December 30, 2023, Kimberlee Singler was taken into custody in the United Kingdom without incident. Detectives with the Colorado Springs Police Department’s homicide unit continue to work closely with multiple law enforcement agencies in pursuing the ongoing investigation. No additional details can be shared regarding this case or Ms. Singler’s arrest at this time. More information will be released during a press conference that will be scheduled in the future when additional details can be shared.

Original Release:

Date: December 28, 2023

On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at approximately 12:29 AM, The Colorado Springs Police Communication Center received a 911 call for a burglary in the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point. Officers arrived on the scene and observed an adult female and an 11-year-old female who had sustained injuries. Two other juveniles, a 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy, were found deceased in the residence.

The adult female was identified as 35-year-old Kimberlee Singler, who is the mother of all three children in the residence.

Ms. Singler and her 11-year-old daughter were treated for their injuries on the scene by the Colorado Springs Fire Department and American Medical Response prior to being transported to local hospitals for further medical treatment. The Colorado Springs Police Department Homicide Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.

As the investigation into this case unfolded, it was determined the initial report of a burglary was unfounded. 

On December 26th, investigators established probable cause and obtained an arrest warrant for Kimberlee Singler on the following charges.

• 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.

Kimberlee Singler was arrested in London on December 30, 2023 after fleeing the country and is currently fighting extradition to Colorado.