Colorado mother fights extradition for killing her children

A Colorado mother is fighting extradition from England after being accused of killing her two children. Kimberlee Singler, 36, is believed to have fled to the UK following the deaths of her 9-year-old daughter, Elianna, and 7-year-old son, Aden. On December 19, 2023, police in Colorado Springs responded to a report of a violent burglary at a condo complex. Inside, they found Singler and her 11-year-old child with minor injuries, along with the bodies of the two deceased children. At first, Singler claimed a burglar was responsible for the murders, but investigators found inconsistencies in her story. A week later, police issued an arrest warrant for Singler, who had already left the country. She was arrested in London on multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder. Since then, she has been attending extradition hearings in the UK. In January, a judge ruled in favor of her extradition to the US. However, Singler’s attorney has filed an appeal, arguing that extraditing her would violate European human rights laws. This is because she could face life in prison without parole if convicted, which many consider inhumane under European standards. The UK High Court is now set to decide whether to allow the appeal to proceed. If it does not go in her favor, Singler has the option to appeal to the Supreme Court. The timeline for these legal proceedings is currently unclear. Reports indicate that Singler was involved in a custody dispute at the time of her children’s deaths.