Pueblo, CO – A Colorado mother accused of drugging and killing her two young children is currently fighting her extradition to the United States, where she faces serious charges, including first-degree murder. Kimberlee Singler, 39, was arrested in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2023, after a months-long investigation into the deaths of her children, 7-year-old Aden Wentz and 9-year-old Elianna Wentz, in Colorado Springs.
The tragic incident unfolded on the night of December 19, 2023, when the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to a reported burglary in the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered the lifeless bodies of Aden and Elianna inside their home. Initially, the investigation was treated as a burglary, but as the investigation progressed, CSPD officials determined that the burglary report was unfounded and that the children’s deaths were suspicious.
It was later revealed that Singler, their mother, was the prime suspect. Police issued an arrest warrant for her, accusing her of two counts of first-degree murder, among other charges. The investigation also revealed that Singler had fled the country after her children’s deaths, eventually being tracked down and detained in the United Kingdom.
In January 2024, a UK District Judge, John Zani, ruled in favor of Singler’s extradition back to Colorado. However, in a new twist, Singler’s defense team, led by renowned barrister Edward Fitzgerald KC, has filed an appeal, challenging the extradition decision. Fitzgerald argues that sending Singler back to the U.S. would be unlawful under the European Convention on Human Rights. He specifically cites Article 3, which prohibits the extradition of individuals who could face inhumane or degrading treatment, such as a life sentence without the possibility of parole, without consideration of mitigating factors.
The legal battle has drawn significant attention, particularly as it centers around the interpretation of human rights law in extradition cases. At present, it remains unclear when the UK High Court will make its decision on whether Singler’s appeal will proceed. If the appeal is unsuccessful, Singler will have the option to take her case to the UK Supreme Court.
As the legal proceedings continue, the case remains under close scrutiny. Singler’s third child, who was reportedly present in the home at the time of the siblings’ deaths, is also a subject of concern, with authorities continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
If extradited and convicted, Singler faces a mandatory life sentence in Colorado without the possibility of parole. The case raises important questions about the balance between international law, human rights, and the pursuit of justice in cases involving severe criminal charges.
