In what began as a report of a burglary, the tragic story of seven-year-old Aden Wentz unfolded in Colorado Springs. On December 19, 2023, police responded to a 911 call from a home in the Stetson Hills neighborhood. Inside, they made a devastating discovery: Aden and his nine-year-old sister, Elianna 'Ellie' Wentz, were found deceased. Aden, a male, was a victim of a violent attack that would soon unravel a complex and troubling family situation.
The initial report of a burglary was quickly determined to be unfounded by investigators.
The children's mother, Kimberly Singler, was at the scene with her eleven-year-old daughter, both of whom had sustained injuries. Initially treated as victims of a home invasion, the narrative began to shift as the investigation progressed. The surviving daughter reportedly disclosed to authorities that her mother was responsible for the attack on her and her siblings. The motive appeared to be rooted in a bitter and protracted custody battle with the children's father, Kevin Wentz. Just days before the children's deaths, a court had ordered that they be in the care of their father.
In the wake of the tragedy, Kimberly Singler disappeared. A warrant was issued for her arrest, and she became the subject of an international search. On December 30, 2023, Singler was located and taken into custody in the United Kingdom. She faces numerous charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder, and child abuse. Following her arrest, legal proceedings for her extradition back to the United States began. The surviving daughter has been recovering from her injuries, while the father has expressed his profound grief and hopes for justice for his children. An autopsy later revealed that Aden died from gunshot wounds to the head and an incised wound to his neck.
