Police Renew Search for Missing Woman’s Remains in Colorado
In recent days, the Colorado Springs Police Department, in collaboration with the FBI, has intensified their search efforts in Teller County for the remains of Jepsy Kallungi, a woman who was tragically killed by her husband three years ago. Dane Kallungi was convicted in 2023 for her murder; however, her body has never been located.
The prosecution’s case hinged on allegations that Dane Kallungi strangled Jepsy Kallungi during a heated argument on March 20, 2019. Evidence presented during the trial included his own statements made to the lead investigator, where he suggested that Jepsy’s remains could be found in Teller County.
New Developments in the Investigation
Two years after his conviction, the investigation into Jepsy Kallungi’s disappearance is being reinvigorated following the emergence of credible leads, according to Caitlin Ford, a spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Law enforcement is now back on the lookout for Jepsy’s remains based on this new information.
According to the details outlined in Dane Kallungi’s arrest affidavit from 2021, the tragic events unfolded after Jepsy returned home from visiting a soldier at Fort Carson, with whom she was reportedly having an affair. On that night, a 911 call was made from her phone at approximately 10:30 p.m. but was disconnected before authorities could trace the location. This call marks the last known communication from Jepsy Kallungi.
Disturbing Confessions and Evidence
The affidavit further reveals that after his incarceration, Dane Kallungi reached out to his ex-wife, Alaine Kallungi, and candidly confessed to her that he had killed Jepsy. Following this revelation, Alaine reported her husband’s admission to law enforcement.
Detectives later recorded a phone call between Alaine and Dane, during which he detailed the chilling sequence of events following the murder. He claimed to have placed Jepsy’s body in the trunk of his vehicle, dropped their son off at school the next morning, and then proceeded to work—culminating in the burial of her body in a secret grave in a remote area of Teller County.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2019 | Jepsy Kallungi murdered |
| March 20, 2019 | 911 call made from Jepsy’s phone |
| 2021 | Dane Kallungi’s arrest affidavit revealed |
| 2023 | Dane Kallungi convicted of murder |
| 2023 (Current) | Renewed search for remains in Teller County |
As this investigation unfolds, the efforts to locate Jepsy Kallungi’s remains continue, drawing on fresh leads that have emerged since her tragic murder. The community remains hopeful that answers will be found soon, bringing closure to a heart-wrenching case.
