Daughter charged with negligent homicide after mother’s death in Colorado Springs
A daughter is being charged in connection with the death of her 91-year-old mother, who Colorado Springs police found outside a residence in July.
Kim Johnston, 59, is charged with negligent homicide and crimes against an at-risk person. Her mother was found in the 2900 block of Hayman Terrace July 15 at 12:19 p.m. The area is just east of Memorial Park along Pikes Peak Avenue.
National Weather Service data shows maximum temperatures during that period of time were in the upper 80s, with an average of 72 degrees on July 15.
The woman was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died.
Authorities filed a warrant against Johnston on Aug. 25. She was taken into custody at the El Paso County jail on Thursday.
Johnston is scheduled for a first appearance Sept. 10. She is being held on a $4,000 bond, records show.





