Who is Kimberlee Singler? The Colorado Mom Accused of Killing Two of Her Kids
On December 19, 2023, police in Colorado Springs responded to a 911 call about a burglary at a home in Palomino Ranch Point. What they found inside was a horrifying scene: two children, a nine-year-old girl and a seven-year-old boy, dead from apparent stab wounds. Their mother, Kimberlee Singler, 35, and their 11-year-old sister, injured but alive.
Singler claimed that an intruder had broken into the house and attacked her and her children. She and her eldest daughter were taken to the hospital for treatment. However, after further investigation, police determined that the burglary report was “unfounded” and that Singler was the prime suspect in the killings of her two youngest children. She was also accused of attempting to murder her oldest child, who survived the ordeal.
A fugitive on the run
On December 26, 2023, police obtained an arrest warrant for Kimberlee Singler, charging her with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of child abuse, and one count of assault. The court set her bond at $10 million. However, Singler had vanished from the hospital and was nowhere to be found. She was last seen on December 23, 2023, three days after the incident.
Police launched a nationwide manhunt for Singler, with the help of the FBI. They warned the public that she could be armed and dangerous, and urged anyone with information to contact them. They also said that they did not believe Singler was in or near Colorado Springs. “She could be anywhere,” a police spokesperson said.
I don’t know how she could kill her own babies. Any kind of woman that could do that definitely belongs in prison. Kimberlee Singler is still on the run. Aden Wentz (7) and Elianna ‘Ellie’ Wentz (9) deserve justice. 😔 #coloradosprings #manhunt pic.twitter.com/MKNHBSZUp4
— Rose (@901Lulu) December 31, 2023
A troubled family history
According to court records, Singler and her estranged husband, David Singler, had been involved in a bitter divorce case since 2019. The couple had three children together, and had been married for 12 years. The divorce proceedings were marked by allegations of domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, and custody disputes.
In one instance, David Singler accused Kimberlee of brandishing a knife at him and threatening to kill him and the children. In another, Singler accused David Singler of being abusive, controlling, and manipulative. The court ordered both parties to undergo psychological evaluations, drug testing, and polygraph testing. The court also granted temporary custody of the children to David Singler, with supervised visitation for Kimberlee.
However, in November 2023, the court reversed its decision and awarded temporary custody of the children to Kimberlee Singler, with supervised visitation for David Singler. The court cited Singler’s improved mental health and substance abuse treatment, as well as David Singler’s failure to comply with the court’s orders. The court also noted that the children expressed a preference to live with their mother.
The final hearing for the divorce case was scheduled for January 2024, but it was never held due to the tragic events that unfolded in December 2023.
A grieving community
The shocking and senseless deaths of the two children, and the disappearance of their mother, have left the community in shock and grief. The children’s school, Mountain View Elementary, held a candlelight vigil for them on December 21, 2023. Hundreds of people attended, including teachers, classmates, friends, and neighbors. They lit candles, sang songs, and shared memories of the children, who were described as bright, kind, and loving.
The school also provided counseling and support services for the students and staff who were affected by the tragedy. The principal, Jennifer Smith, said that the school was “heartbroken” and “devastated” by the loss of the children. She also said that the school was praying for the recovery of the 11-year-old girl, who was still in the hospital.
The father of the children, David Singler, also issued a statement through his attorney, expressing his sorrow and anger over the deaths of his children. He said that he was “devastated beyond words” and that he hoped that justice would be served. He also thanked the community for their support and compassion, and asked for privacy and respect during this difficult time.
A mystery unsolved
As of January 1, 2024, Kimberlee remains at large, and the motive for her alleged crimes remains unknown. Police are still searching for clues and leads that could help them locate and apprehend her. They are also trying to piece together the events that led up to the fatal attack on her children, and what drove her to commit such a heinous act.
Pshh she fled to the country with the most CCTV cameras in the world 🤣 Caught within 4 days of the arrest warrant being issued! Good job 😍 Now we wait for the press conference time to be announced… #kimberleesingler pic.twitter.com/T6oVHkpWOO
— Gisela K (@truecrimegisela) January 1, 2024
Some possible factors that could have contributed to Singler’s actions are her mental health, substance abuse, marital problems, custody issues, and financial stress. However, none of these factors can fully explain or justify the murder of two innocent children, and the attempted murder of another.
The case of Kimberlee Singler is a tragic and disturbing example of how a mother can turn against her own flesh and blood, and how a family can be torn apart by violence and betrayal. It is also a reminder of how precious and fragile life is, and how we should cherish and protect our loved ones.
