A judge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court has rejected the extradition challenge of US mother Kimberlee Singler, who faces accusations of murdering her two children in Colorado. The ruling comes after prosecutors stated that Singler, 36, fled to London following the deaths of her nine-year-old daughter Elianna and seven-year-old son Aden on December 19, 2023.
- Judge rejects extradition challenge by mother
- Two children found dead in Colorado
- Mother arrested in London after fleeing
- Third child survived with serious injuries
- Legal team plans to appeal decision
- Prosecutor presents evidence against Ms. Singler
District Judge John Zani’s decision means that the case will now be passed to the home secretary for a final determination on whether Singler should be extradited back to the united states.
Kimberlee Singler is accused of killing her children during a custody dispute with her ex-husband, Kevin Wentz. On December 19, police responded to a report of a burglary in Colorado Springs and discovered the bodies of Elianna and Aden along with a blood-stained handgun at the scene. A third child was found injured but survived and later provided evidence against Singler.
Key details surrounding the incident include:
- The children were found dead shortly after midnight local time.
- A blood-stained handgun was located near their bodies.
- DNA tests indicated mixed profiles from both children and Singler on evidence collected.
Following these events, authorities issued an arrest warrant for Singler based on findings from an investigation initiated by Colorado Springs Police. She was apprehended in Chelsea, west London, eleven days after fleeing. During court proceedings, her defense has maintained that she is innocent and intends to appeal against the extradition ruling made by Judge Zani.
This ruling marks a significant step in what has become an international legal matter as authorities work through extradition protocols amid serious allegations against Ms. Singler concerning her children’s tragic deaths.
