In the heart of Colorado Springs, Yong Glenn, a 56-year-old woman of South Korean descent, was a familiar and cherished member of her community. She was the proprietor of Yong's Tailor Shop and Cleaners, a place where she not only worked but also connected with those around her through her kindness and generosity. The sense of security in her small corner of the world was shattered on March 8, 2010, when she was found shot to death inside her shop on Maizeland Road.
The scene of the crime offered few immediate clues; there were no signs of a break-in or forced entry, suggesting a deliberate and possibly premeditated act.
The investigation into Yong Glenn's murder would stretch on for years, her case joining the somber list of the city's unsolved homicides. Despite the diligent efforts of investigators, the trail seemed to grow cold. However, a break in the case would eventually come from an unexpected source. In California, a man named Robert Quillen attempted to register a stolen vehicle. That vehicle belonged to Yong Glenn. This critical piece of information reignited the investigation, leading detectives to focus on Quillen as the primary suspect.
Before an arrest could be made or charges could be filed, the case took another turn. Investigators discovered that Robert Quillen had committed suicide in the preceding year. The final piece of the puzzle fell into place when ballistics testing confirmed that the firearm Quillen used to take his own life was the same weapon used to murder Yong Glenn. This forensic link provided the conclusive evidence that had been missing for years. While justice in a courtroom was no longer possible, the identification of her killer finally brought a measure of closure to the community that had mourned her loss.
