Victim identified in Colorado Springs motel homicide

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has identified the 65-year-old female found dead inside her motel room on May 20.

The coroner identified the victim as Lauren Jensen-Green, and according to police, her death is being investigated as a homicide.

According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), around 11:35 a.m., they were dispatched to a motel in the 1700 block of South Nevada Avenue for an urgent assist. Police say they found Jensen-Green dead inside her motel room upon arrival.

Police confirm that 60-year-old Timothy O’Brien was arrested in connection with the homicide and will be charged with murder in the first degree.

Jensen-Green's family shared the following picture with CSPD, stating that it reflects how they wish her to be remembered.

CSPD asks that anyone with information contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000 or, to remain anonymous, call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.

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