Regis University professor's wife killed in Denver attack

A professor from Regis University, Nicholas Myklebust, is facing serious charges in the death of his wife, Seorin Kim. During a recent court hearing, prosecutors detailed a disturbing account of the events leading to her death. On July 29, police responded to a 911 call from Myklebust, where he claimed he found his wife injured and their infant daughter dead. He said he had been asleep and heard a noise. However, the evidence suggests otherwise. Prosecutors described Kim's death as the result of a "sustained, vicious attack." She suffered multiple blunt-force injuries, including a fractured skull and multiple bruises. Kim's 2.5-month-old daughter, Lesley, was also found dead, but her cause of death is not yet known. This tragedy is not the first involving Myklebust, as their first child, Bear, died at nine days old in 2021 under unexplained circumstances. During the hearing, it was revealed that Myklebust allegedly cleaned the crime scene after the attack. Investigators found blood on the mattress and a bloody glove in the trash. Myklebust's defense team questioned the police’s analysis of the crime scene and argued that Kim and Lesley were still warm when first responders arrived, suggesting they hadn't been dead for long. Prosecutors also highlighted a history of domestic abuse. Kim's colleagues noted she often appeared injured and claimed to be "clumsy" but never showed her arms or legs. The court has allowed the case to proceed, and Myklebust is set to appear again on May 8 for an arraignment.