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Ellie Wentz

Case from Colorado Springs, CO dated Dec 19, 2023

Victim Details

Ellie Wentz

Female

Colorado Springs

CO

2023-12-19

9

Ellie

Wentz

Yes

07/17/2026

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In a quiet Colorado Springs neighborhood, a devastating discovery was made on December 19, 2023, shattering the peace and leaving a community in mourning. Nine-year-old Elianna 'Ellie' Wentz, a young girl, was found deceased in her home, the victim of a shocking act of violence that also claimed the life of her younger brother. The grim scene unfolded after police responded to what was initially reported as a burglary.

Inside the Stetson Hills home, the true horror of the situation became ...
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  • KRDO: Autopsy reports reveal cause of death for two children allegedly killed by their mother | KRDO

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    Came across this case while following recent true crime news, and it truly impacted me. I can't help... ...Read More
    10/24/2024
    I came across something unsettling while digging deeper into this case that breaks my heart for the ... ...Read More
    04/10/2024
    I've been following the Colorado Springs case pretty closely, and my heart truly goes out to everyon... ...Read More
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