Police say the victim’s body was hidden inside a Colorado Springs motel room after the fatal attack.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A 60-year-old Colorado man is accused of killing a woman at a motel in Colorado Springs, then hiding her body between a bed and a nightstand before leaving the scene, according to investigators and court records.
Authorities identified the suspect as Timothy O’Brien and the victim as 65-year-old Lauren Jensen-Green. The case drew attention after investigators said O’Brien allegedly described the killing during questioning and explained how he tried to delay discovery of the body. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree murder, and the case is now moving through the court system as officials continue reviewing evidence gathered during the homicide investigation.
According to investigators, the events began during a stay at a motel in Colorado Springs in May. Police later learned that O’Brien and Jensen-Green had been staying together in a room before the woman’s death. Officers were eventually dispatched to the motel on May 20 after information provided by a person who had spoken with O’Brien raised concerns about a possible killing. When officers arrived, they found a deceased woman inside the room. Detectives from the Colorado Springs Police Department’s homicide unit then took over the investigation. Court records indicate that O’Brien later told investigators he became angry during an argument and attacked Jensen-Green. Prosecutors allege he struck her with a hammer and then used a pillow to suffocate her. The allegations have not yet been tested at trial, and O’Brien has not been convicted of any crime related to the case.
Investigators say evidence collected after the discovery of the body helped establish a timeline of events inside the motel room. According to police, O’Brien allegedly admitted that he concealed Jensen-Green’s body by placing it between a bed and a nightstand. Authorities contend the placement was intended to prevent the victim from being discovered immediately. Court documents also describe statements allegedly made by O’Brien explaining that he hoped the body would remain hidden until after checkout time. Detectives examined the motel room and interviewed witnesses as part of their investigation. Police have not publicly released detailed findings regarding forensic evidence, autopsy results, or the full sequence of events leading up to the killing. Those details could emerge through future court filings, testimony, or hearings as the criminal case proceeds.
The homicide occurred in an area of Colorado Springs that includes a mix of businesses, lodging properties, and major traffic routes. Cases involving deaths inside hotels and motels often require investigators to reconstruct movements of guests, review surveillance footage, and interview staff members who may have interacted with people staying at the property. In this case, court records indicate that O’Brien allegedly told housekeeping personnel not to enter the room because the victim was sleeping. Investigators also reported that he later discussed the incident with another person. That conversation ultimately became a significant part of the investigation because it helped direct police attention to the motel room where the victim was found. Authorities have not publicly identified any additional suspects, and police have treated the case as a homicide from the beginning of the formal investigation.
Prosecutors have charged O’Brien with first-degree murder, one of the most serious criminal offenses under Colorado law. A conviction on that charge could carry severe penalties. Court records indicate that O’Brien was questioned after being arrested on unrelated matters several days after the victim’s body was discovered. During the investigation, detectives reviewed his statements and compared them with other evidence collected in the case. Officials have not publicly disclosed whether plea negotiations have occurred. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for July 13, when a judge is expected to review evidence presented by prosecutors and determine whether the case should continue toward trial. Additional motions, evidence disclosures, and court appearances are expected before any trial date is set.
The case has generated attention because of the allegations surrounding the concealment of the victim’s body and the statements attributed to the defendant. Investigators say O’Brien provided explanations about what happened inside the motel room and discussed his actions after Jensen-Green’s death. Those alleged statements are likely to play a significant role in future court proceedings. Family members of the victim have not publicly commented in detail through court filings released so far, and authorities have shared limited information about Jensen-Green’s background. Police officials have emphasized that the investigation remains active and that prosecutors will ultimately present their evidence in court. As with all criminal cases, O’Brien is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case remains pending in Colorado Springs. The next major milestone is the July 13 preliminary hearing, where prosecutors are expected to outline evidence supporting the first-degree murder charge against O’Brien.