CO - Kimberlee Singler, 35, charged w/murder of her children, girl, 9 & boy, 7, injuring third child, age 11, CO Springs, 19 Dec 2023

[Knox]

Final arguments were made Monday at an extradition hearing in London for Kimberlee Singler, a Colorado Springs woman accused of killing two of her children and severely injuring another.

The hearing in Westminster Magistrates Court was a continuation of one that covered three days in September, but extended for the presentation of additional evidence. Up next: Judge John Zani is expected to decide on extradition Jan 24th

Kimberlee Singler extradition hearing resumes in London

 

[Knox]

UK extradition ruling for Colorado woman accused of killing 2 of her children set for January

Kimberlee Singler was arrested in the United Kingdom on Dec. 30. She's accused of killing two of her children and wounding a third child, who survived.

www.9news.com

 

[Niner]

Here's a good article on what happened at the hearing on Monday.

Judge expected to deliver ruling on extradition of Colorado Springs mom accused of killing two in January

Kimberlee Singler the mom accused of killing her two children appeared in court Monday afternoon in London for the conclusion of a extradition hearing.

www.koaa.com

 

[Tortoise]

Here's a good article on what happened at the hearing on Monday.

Judge expected to deliver ruling on extradition of Colorado Springs mom accused of killing two in January

Kimberlee Singler the mom accused of killing her two children appeared in court Monday afternoon in London for the conclusion of a extradition hearing.

www.koaa.com

Thanks Niner.

"Our NBC correspondents in the courtroom asked Fitzgerald what he believed would happen in the following weeks. If the Judge ruled in favor of the defense, Fitzgerald would offer the United States a chance to provide assurances Singler would not face life without parole.

If the judge rules for extradition the defense expects to appeal to the high court."


Oh lord, there are still appeals available to her after Jan 24th.

 

[Niner]

I guess she will be absent for the 12/16 hearing - so they must have moved it to June, 2025 - hoping she will be back in Colorado by then.... This is her child custody case.

Date: 12/16/2024
Time: 1:30 PM
Name: SINGLER, KIMBERLEE
Case Number: 2023JV31046
Hearing Type: Review Hearing
Location: El Paso County
Appearance Type: IN PERSON
Courtroom: 16

Date: 6/2/2025
Time: 8:30 AM
Name: SINGLER, KIMBERLEE
Case Number: 2023JV31046
Hearing Type: Review Hearing
Location: El Paso County
Appearance Type: IN PERSON
Courtroom: 16


link: Docket Search | Colorado Judicial Branch

 

[Knox]

Thanks Niner.

"Our NBC correspondents in the courtroom asked Fitzgerald what he believed would happen in the following weeks. If the Judge ruled in favor of the defense, Fitzgerald would offer the United States a chance to provide assurances Singler would not face life without parole.

If the judge rules for extradition the defense expects to appeal to the high court."


Oh lord, there are still appeals available to her after Jan 24th.

You’ve got to be kidding me? This is ridiculous!

 

[Tortoise]

How about they agree to give her parole - - when she's 90.

Problem solved.

 

[Niner]

Friday, January 24th:
*Extradition Decision Hearing (@ am UK) – UK/CO – Ellianna “Ellie” (9) & Aden (7) Wentz found dead & M.W. (11) injured on Dec. 19, 2023 at the Palomino Ranch Point Apts. on Palomino Point near Tutt & Stetson Hills in Colorado Springs. [M.W. was released 2 days later & is safe per spokesman, but not with her father] - *Kimberlee Singler (35/now 36) “mother” wanted for murder of 2 of her children & when arrested will be charged (12/26/23) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder (F1), 2 counts of Criminal attempted murder in the 1st degree (F2), 2 counts of child abuse (F2), 1 count of child abuse (F3) & 1 count of 1st degree assault (F3). $10M Bond. Police are searching for her after authorities received a report of a burglary at the apartment. Taken into custody 12/30/23 in Kensington in west London in the U.K. Awaiting extradition. El Paso County
Child Custody Colorado Court site shows review hearing on 6/2/25 @ 8:30am.
UK Extradition: District Judge John Zani presiding. Prosecutor Joel Smith KC & defense barrister Edward Fitzgerald.
Case & court info from 12/19/23 thru 9/4/24 reference post #295 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-age-11-co-springs-19-dec-2023.699880/page-15
9/5/24 Update: UK: 2nd day of extradition hearing. Hearing continued on 9/6/24. 9/6/24 Update: Singler denies attacking her children & is concerned her daughter's statement to police was coerced, defense attorney Edward Fitzgerald said. Singler should not be extradited from the United Kingdom because if she's convicted of first-degree murder in the U.S. state of Colorado, where the killings took place, she would face life without parole -- a sentence that violates European human rights law, Fitzgerald argued on Friday. Fitzgerald argued that life without parole would be inhuman because it offers no prospect for release even if she is rehabilitated. Despite the possibility that the sentence could be commuted by a Colorado governor, that would amount to "political suicide," Fitzgerald said, citing experts who said it had not been done before. "In Colorado, as a matter of history & political reality, there is no realistic prospect of release, whatever progress is made," Fitzgerald said. "No matter how bad the crime, there should be some opportunity of release." As Fitzgerald was winding up his argument, prosecutor Joel Smith rose to say he had become aware of evidence that former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper had commuted first-degree murder sentences of six men in 2018. Judge John Zani then adjourned the three-day hearing "in light of potentially important information" until 12/2/24 to allow lawyers to confirm a news report about the commutations & provide further arguments. The hearing was primarily focused on the legal issues surrounding extradition. See article in post #302 for more info.
12/2/24 Update: Final arguments were made Monday at an extradition hearing in London for Singler. The hearing in Westminster Magistrates Court was a continuation of one that covered three days in September, but extended for the presentation of additional evidence. Up next: The first witness called to the stand was Ms.Thompson, a legal expert determined to be an expert witness in the case who participated in earlier hearings. She was to provide evidence about the commutation of other life sentences in Colorado. “I was wrong. I was mistaken,” Thompson said. “It’s as clear as can be that there’s no realistic probability of commutation in Miss Singler’s case,” she added in her Monday testimony. The second witness called to the stand was David Kaplan, another expert witness, who reiterated Thomson's testimony that parole in a case like Singler's would not be realistic if she were to be extradited. Joel Smith KC, who is representing the U.S. Government, has been trying to poke holes in the position throughout the length of the hearing. In closing arguments of the hearing & defense for Singler, Fitzgerald said there would be no real possibility of parole for Singler if she were convicted. Fitzgerald did acknowledge there were exceptions to this but it was based on the young ages of the suspects, “If you’re not in one of these fortunate categories of young adult, you’re not even going to get to the stage of looking at rehabilitation,” said Fitzgerald. Judge John Zani is expected to decide on extradition on 1/24/25.

 

[PawneeDew]

The judge ruled that she can be extradited. Now she has to go before the British home secretary.....

Colorado mom accused of drugging and killing two of her children can be extradited from U.K., court rules

The case will now be considered by the British home secretary who has the final say on some high-profile extradition cases.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Trebor5591]

I am hearing of this horrible case for the first time. Apparently the mother had previously alleged the father threatened her with a knife. It was investigated and he wasn't charged. But the mother was never charged with making a false report. Had she been so charged, her two murdered children might well be alive still. JMO

Colorado deaths: Judge rejects US mother's extradition challenge

Kimberlee Singler is wanted in Colorado to face a seven-count indictment - including first-degree murder.

www.bbc.com

 

[Trebor5591]

True on both counts.
Yes, she looks peaceful and kind.
All the more disturbing.

Looks can be deceiving

 

[PawneeDew]

I am hearing of this horrible case for the first time. Apparently the mother had previously alleged the father threatened her with a knife. It was investigated and he wasn't charged. But the mother was never charged with making a false report. Had she been so charged, her two murdered children might well be alive still. JMO

Colorado deaths: Judge rejects US mother's extradition challenge

Kimberlee Singler is wanted in Colorado to face a seven-count indictment - including first-degree murder.

www.bbc.com

Definitely should have been charged. Filing a false report can damage someone's reputation and future. Here (in Colorado Springs) you can file a report online with little to no proof whatsoever. The person who gets filed against has to go to court to defend themselves.

 

[PawneeDew]

Looks can be deceiving

So can love...

 

[Cedars]

Thanks Niner.

"Our NBC correspondents in the courtroom asked Fitzgerald what he believed would happen in the following weeks. If the Judge ruled in favor of the defense, Fitzgerald would offer the United States a chance to provide assurances Singler would not face life without parole.

If the judge rules for extradition the defense expects to appeal to the high court."


Oh lord, there are still appeals available to her after Jan 24th.

I believe there is a misunderstanding... this is not about guaranteed parole. It is about the possibility or chance of parole, if the person completely rehabilitates.

In Canada, the same human rights issue of 'death by incarceration' became constitutionally invalid.

Severe sentences are life imprisonment with a chance of parole after 25 years. The prisoner is eligible to apply for parole, thereafter, every 5 years or so

However, just because they can apply, does not in any way mean they will get it. The parole board works with the prison system to monitor and assess prisoners, their risk to society, their remorse and admission of guilt, etc.

Prisoners labelled 'dangerous offenders' are not going to be realeased until the label is removed. Which doesn't really happen.

Many killers die in prison. Paul Bernardo, for example, keeps applying for parole, and keeps getting his parole denied. The outrage if he was released would be epic.

JMO

 

[SMK777]

I believe there is a misunderstanding... this is not about guaranteed parole. It is about the possibility or chance of parole, if the person completely rehabilitates.

In Canada, the same human rights issue of 'death by incarceration' became constitutionally invalid.

Severe sentences are life imprisonment with a chance of parole after 25 years. The prisoner is eligible to apply for parole, thereafter, every 5 years or so

However, just because they can apply, does not in any way mean they will get it. The parole board works with the prison system to monitor and assess prisoners, their risk to society, their remorse and admission of guilt, etc.

Prisoners labelled 'dangerous offenders' are not going to be realeased until the label is removed. Which doesn't really happen.

Many killers die in prison. Paul Bernardo, for example, keeps applying for parole, and keeps getting his parole denied. The outrage if he was released would be epic.

JMO

After reading the book by Peter Vronsky and hearing what was on the video/audio tapes, it always outraged me that Holmoka was released and left to live a life of freedom and privilege.

 

[Knox]

The judge ruled that she can be extradited. Now she has to go before the British home secretary.....

Colorado mom accused of drugging and killing two of her children can be extradited from U.K., court rules

The case will now be considered by the British home secretary who has the final say on some high-profile extradition cases.

www.nbcnews.com

Finally!!!

 

[Marysmith]

After reading the book by Peter Vronsky and hearing what was on the video/audio tapes, it always outraged me that Holmoka was released and left to live a life of freedom and privilege.

I know.

 

[Seattle1]

The judge ruled that she can be extradited. Now she has to go before the British home secretary.....

Colorado mom accused of drugging and killing two of her children can be extradited from U.K., court rules

The case will now be considered by the British home secretary who has the final say on some high-profile extradition cases.

www.nbcnews.com

Unfortunately, this still means months and months of further delays...

From the quoted MSM link:

However, the case will now be considered by the British home secretary, Yvette Cooper, who has the final say on some high-profile extradition cases.

And Singler intends to appeal the decision the British Supreme Court and then possibly at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, further delaying her return. She faces life in prison upon a successful conviction.

 

[sunspun]

Does anyone have any knowledge of what conditions are like where she's being held now? Comparable to an American jail? I assume it's modern and clean and they treat them with respect, but I could have the wrong idea. I just wouldn't expect it to be horrible, like we know some 3rd world prisons are! If I were going to end up in jail in a foreign country, I think the UK would be my top choice, maybe after Canada, hah. But for her, this is just delaying the inevitable, isn't it? I don't think any of her time here will count against whatever prison sentence she'll eventually receive, if convicted. But I suspect she probably has it pretty easy where she is now.

 

[Knox]

Unfortunately, this still means months and months of further delays...

From the quoted MSM link:

However, the case will now be considered by the British home secretary, Yvette Cooper, who has the final say on some high-profile extradition cases.

And Singler intends to appeal the decision the British Supreme Court and then possibly at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, further delaying her return. She faces life in prison upon a successful conviction.

Yes, the appeal process for this is completely ridiculous - but I'll take it as a win nevertheless. Her european vacation will end, just not as quickly as we would like.