The case now proceeds to the Home Secretary for a decision on extradition.
US Mother Faces Extradition After Judge Rejects Appeal
US Mother Faces Extradition After Judge Rejects Appeal
Judge rules against Kimberlee Singler, accused of murdering her two children in Colorado.
In a high-profile case at Westminster Magistrates' Court, a judge has dismissed an appeal from US mother Kimberlee Singler, who is wanted in the United States on accusations of murdering her two children, Elianna, 9, and Aden, 7, in Colorado. Singler, aged 36, was taken into custody in London on December 30, 2023, following her departure from the United States shortly after the tragic incident on December 19, 2023.
District Judge John Zani upheld the extradition request, indicating that Singler’s case would now be forwarded to the home secretary, who will determine whether she will be returned to the US to face charges. Prosecutors presented evidence that, on the day of the incident, local police responded to an emergency call about a burglary at Ms. Singler's home, leading them to discover the deceased children and a firearm at the scene.
The hearing revealed that the alleged murders transpired amid contentious custody battles between Singler and her ex-husband, Kevin Wentz. Prosecutor Joel Smith outlined that forensic investigations linked the blood on the gun and knife found at the crime scene to the children and Ms. Singler. Additionally, a third child, who remains unnamed, suffered a severe neck injury during the incident but survived.
Despite Singler's claims that her estranged husband was responsible for the tragedy, evidence showed that he had an unassailable alibi, having been tracked by GPS in Denver at the time. The ruling has propelled the case into the international legal arena, generating significant media attention and public interest as developments unfold.
District Judge John Zani upheld the extradition request, indicating that Singler’s case would now be forwarded to the home secretary, who will determine whether she will be returned to the US to face charges. Prosecutors presented evidence that, on the day of the incident, local police responded to an emergency call about a burglary at Ms. Singler's home, leading them to discover the deceased children and a firearm at the scene.
The hearing revealed that the alleged murders transpired amid contentious custody battles between Singler and her ex-husband, Kevin Wentz. Prosecutor Joel Smith outlined that forensic investigations linked the blood on the gun and knife found at the crime scene to the children and Ms. Singler. Additionally, a third child, who remains unnamed, suffered a severe neck injury during the incident but survived.
Despite Singler's claims that her estranged husband was responsible for the tragedy, evidence showed that he had an unassailable alibi, having been tracked by GPS in Denver at the time. The ruling has propelled the case into the international legal arena, generating significant media attention and public interest as developments unfold.
