In a quiet Colorado Springs neighborhood on Palomino Ranch Point, a horrific incident unfolded on December 19, leaving two children dead and another critically injured. The alleged perpetrator, 35-year-old Kimberlee Singler, is now on the run, prompting a city-wide manhunt.
The initial alarm was raised when authorities responded to a reported burglary at Singler’s residence. However, upon arrival, the scene proved to be more sinister than anticipated. Singler and her 11-year-old daughter were discovered with injuries, and the lifeless bodies of her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son were found within the home.
The shocking turn of events took an unexpected twist when the reported burglary was deemed unfounded as the investigation progressed. Subsequent developments led authorities to identify Singler as the primary suspect in the heinous crime. Initially treated as a victim, Singler was allowed to leave the hospital due to a lack of probable cause for her arrest.
However, as the investigation deepened, an arrest warrant was issued for Singler, charging her with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of child abuse, and first-degree assault. The Colorado Springs Police Department’s Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force has since launched an active search for the fugitive.
Despite the tight-knit nature of the neighborhood, residents expressed shock and disbelief at the tragedy. One neighbor, Daniel Lane, shared his astonishment, stating, “Very surprising. This has always been a quiet neighborhood. Nothing really happens here. We all really know each other.”
Questions about safety arose among the community, with Lane pondering, “The fact she’s still on the loose, do I need a security door on my home? What’s happening? Where’d she go?”
Singler’s current whereabouts remain unknown, as she was last seen at a relative’s home on December 23. A $10 million bond has been set for her arrest. As the investigation continues, the community is left grappling with the unimaginable tragedy that has shattered the peace of their once-quiet neighborhood. Authorities urge anyone with information about Kimberlee Singler’s whereabouts to come forward as they intensify efforts to bring her to justice.
Written by Ava LeFevre
