Disturbing Crimes by Colorado Mothers Detailed in New Video

YouTube channel Cold Case Time examines several high-profile cases of mothers committing horrific acts against their own children.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A recent video from the YouTube channel Cold Case Time has highlighted several disturbing cases in Colorado's history involving mothers who committed unthinkable crimes against their own children, including murder, neglect, and cover-ups. The video profiles the cases of Alexus Nelson, Mythia Latka, Kelly Murphy, Kimberlee Singler, and Stephanie Alvarado - all Colorado mothers who have been convicted or accused of tragic actions towards their kids.

Why it matters

These cases shed light on the complex and heartbreaking reality that even a mother's love can sometimes turn into unspeakable violence. They raise important questions about mental health, custody battles, and societal failures that may contribute to such horrific outcomes. Understanding these crimes can help inform efforts to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The details

In one case, Alexus Nelson was convicted of second-degree murder and tampering with a body after killing her 5-year-old son and trying to cover it up by burning his body. Mythia Latka was found guilty of child abuse resulting in the death of her 2-year-old special needs son. Kelly Murphy smothered her 9-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter to prevent her ex-husband from gaining custody. Kimberlee Singler murdered her 9-year-old and 7-year-old children during a custody dispute, though her attempt to kill her 11-year-old daughter was unsuccessful. Stephanie Alvarado, a meth addict, failed to call for help when her 5-year-old daughter drank from a water bottle tainted with the drug, leading to the child's death.

  • In 2019, Stephanie Alvarado's 5-year-old daughter died after drinking from a meth-tainted water bottle.
  • In 2023, Mythia Latka's 2-year-old special needs son died from injuries inflicted by Latka.
  • In 2011, Kelly Murphy smothered her 9-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter.
  • In 2023, Kimberlee Singler murdered her 9-year-old and 7-year-old children during a custody dispute.
  • In 2019, Alexus Nelson was convicted of killing her 5-year-old son and burning his body.

The players

Alexus Nelson

A woman convicted of second-degree murder and tampering with a body after killing her 5-year-old son and attempting to cover up the crime by burning his body.

Mythia Latka

A Pueblo, Colorado woman convicted of child abuse resulting in the death of her 2-year-old special needs son.

Kelly Murphy

A Castle Rock resident convicted of two counts of first-degree murder for smothering her 9-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter during a custody battle with her ex-husband.

Kimberlee Singler

A Colorado Springs woman who murdered her 9-year-old and 7-year-old children during a custody dispute, though her attempt to kill her 11-year-old daughter was unsuccessful.

Stephanie Alvarado

A meth addict living in Rifle, Colorado whose 5-year-old daughter died after drinking from a water bottle tainted with the drug, and Alvarado failed to call for help for several hours.

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The takeaway

These disturbing cases highlight the complex and heartbreaking reality that even a mother's love can sometimes turn into unspeakable violence. They raise important questions about mental health, custody battles, and societal failures that may contribute to such tragic outcomes, and underscore the need for greater awareness, support, and intervention to prevent similar crimes in the future.