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Suspect in Jessica Ridgeway's Murder Appears in Court

by KREX News Room
by Meaghan Wallace

Story Created: Oct 25, 2012 at 12:43 PM MDT

Story Updated: Oct 26, 2012 at 7:06 AM MDT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo.- The teen accused of murdering and kidnapping 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway appeared in court Thursday.

An expressionless 17-year-old Austin Sigg appeared in a juvenile Jefferson County courtroom.

According to KCNC in Denver, prosecutors told the judge the evidence against the teenager is overwhelming.

Prosecutors said Sigg confessed to the crime and that there is also DNA evidence.

Sigg will likely be tried as an adult.

Sigg’s mother sat in the courtroom. Also in attendance were seven of Jessica Ridgeway’s family members, who came dressed in purple, the young girl’s favorite color.

According to reports, Ridgeway’s mom remained calm as she sat right behind Sigg, and she spent a lot of time looking at him.

Sigg remains in jail at the Mount View Youth Services Center, but prosecutors say they plan to request a transfer to a different facility.

The judge ordered Sigg to be held without bond.

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Dennis L said on Friday, Oct 26 at 2:11 AM

I now believe in the death penality. RIP Jessica

callie W. said on Friday, Oct 26 at 8:50 PM

This is such a horrific thing that I will never understand. So unfair nothing can replace Jessica and nothing will fix this or give justice to her death. My heart and prayers go to her parents and family. God bless you all

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