COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A Colorado Springs mother accused of murdering two of her children appeared in court this morning for her first hearing after being extradited from the United Kingdom following nearly two years of legal battles.
Kimberlee Singler, 37, appeared Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the El Paso County Courthouse. Presided over by Judge William Bain, Singler and her defense team waived further advisement, scheduling a preliminary hearing for May 11.
Singler faces charges for allegedly killing her nine-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son in 2023.
Singler also faces attempted murder charges for injuring her then-11-year-old daughter. Prosecutors say Singler drugged the children and staged a fake burglary.
Police Chief Adrian Vasquez said the case sends a clear message about pursuing justice across international borders.
"When you commit a crime in our jurisdiction, we will do everything we can. We will partner with everybody that we need to partner with, and we will find you, and we will bring you back," Vasquez said.
Singler is being held without bond on seven felony charges, including first-degree murder, and is innocent until proven guilty.
News5's Alasyn Zimmerman is in the courtroom proceedings, and we will continue to provide updates throughout the day.
Covering court this morning where Kimberlee Singler, the #ColoradoSprings mom accused of killing two of her children in 2023 before fleeing to the UK is scheduled for her first court appearance since being extradited to the US @KOAA
— Alasyn KOAA 5 (@alasynzimmerman) January 7, 2026
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