Court rules Colorado mother accused of drugging and killing two children can be extradited from U.K.

Kimberlee Singler, a Colorado mom, is accused of drugging and killing two of her children before fleeing to the United Kingdom. She appeared in a British court where her challenge to a U.S. extradition order was rejected. Singler intends to appeal the decision to the British Supreme Court and possibly to the European Court of Human Rights. If convicted, she faces life in prison. Singler was arrested in London days after the bodies of her children were found in Colorado Springs. She has been charged with first-degree murder and other counts. Her legal team had been resisting extradition, arguing that she would face cruel and unusual punishment due to the lack of parole in the U.S. justice system. The judge ruled that her extradition would be lawful because of the possibility of executive clemency. Singler has 14 days to launch an appeal. She remains in prison in London. The case has been ongoing for a year, with graphic details of the alleged crimes discussed in court hearings. Singler’s attorney has stated that she is coping well in prison. The final decision on extradition will be made by the British home secretary. Please check back for updates on this developing story.

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