Colorado mother suspected of killing her two children appears in UK court

A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her young children and injuring a third has appeared in a British court.

Kimberlee Singler's nine-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son were found dead on December 19 when police responded to a report of a burglary at their home. Her 11-year-old daughter was found injured but alive, police in Colorado Springs said.

Police later said the burglary report turned out to be unfounded.

The injured girl was hospitalised for a few days before being released and is recovering in Colorado Springs.

Singler has been charged with two counts of first degree murder, one count of attempted murder, three counts of child abuse and one count of assault.

The 35-year-old initially cooperated with police but disappeared during the investigation, said Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Authorities were unable to apprehend her after obtaining an arrest warrant on Tuesday.

Singler was not under surveillance and was last seen in Colorado Springs on December 23, said Ms Cronin.

She was arrested by the National Crime Agency’s national extradition unit in Kensington, west London, on December 30, and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday facing extradition to the United States.

The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings.

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