Man beat woman who wouldn’t be quiet with hammer then brutally smothered her with pillow to ‘finish’ her off, stuffed body between motel bed and nightstand: Police
A Colorado man is facing a first-degree murder charge after investigators say he brutally killed a woman staying with him at a motel, beating her with a hammer before smothering her with a pillow and concealing her body between a bed and a nightstand in an apparent attempt to delay discovery of the crime.
According to police and court documents, 60-year-old Timothy O’Brien is accused of killing 65-year-old Lauren Jensen-Green at a motel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, during May 2026. Authorities allege that after the killing, O’Brien hid the victim’s body inside the motel room and attempted to buy himself time to escape before anyone realized what had happened.
Homicide Discovered Inside Colorado Springs Motel
The investigation began on May 20 when officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department were dispatched to a motel located in the 1700 block of South Nevada Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered the body of an adult woman inside one of the motel rooms. Due to the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, homicide investigators were called in and took over the case.
Police later identified the victim as Lauren Jensen-Green, 65. Authorities determined that her death was the result of a homicide and began working to identify the person responsible.
Roommate’s Tip Led Investigators Toward Suspect
According to court records cited in reports, a roommate of Timothy O’Brien played a crucial role in advancing the investigation. The roommate reportedly informed authorities about statements O’Brien had made regarding the killing. This information prompted investigators to focus their attention on him as a suspect.
The tip ultimately helped detectives connect O’Brien to the victim’s death and gather evidence supporting criminal charges.
Suspect Allegedly Confessed During Police Interview
Investigators were able to question O’Brien after he was arrested on unrelated charges on May 25. During the interview, he allegedly described the events that led to Jensen-Green’s death.
According to court documents, O’Brien told detectives that he and Jensen-Green had been staying together at the motel and using methamphetamine. He allegedly claimed that the victim began “ranting and raving” while he was attempting to relax.
Argument Allegedly Escalated Into Fatal Attack
Court documents state that O’Brien allegedly became angry and “snapped” during the encounter. Investigators say he admitted striking Jensen-Green with a hammer before using a pillow to smother her. He allegedly told police that he used the pillow to “finish” her off after the initial assault.
The allegations paint a disturbing picture of a violent attack that escalated from frustration into a fatal assault. Authorities believe the combination of blunt-force trauma and suffocation led to the victim’s death.
Body Hidden Between Bed and Nightstand
After the killing, investigators say O’Brien attempted to conceal the crime scene. According to statements attributed to him in court documents, he placed Jensen-Green’s body between the motel bed and a nightstand in order to delay its discovery.
Police allege that the suspect hoped the victim would not be found immediately, giving him additional time to flee the area before authorities became aware of the homicide.
Suspect Allegedly Wanted More Time to Escape
Court records indicate that O’Brien allegedly explained his reasoning to investigators. According to those documents, he wanted the body to remain undiscovered until after the motel’s checkout period had passed.
Investigators say he told police that delaying discovery would provide him with enough time to get away before anyone realized a homicide had occurred.
Housekeeping Allegedly Kept Away From Room
The morning after the killing, O’Brien allegedly took additional steps to prevent anyone from entering the room. According to court documents, he reportedly told motel housekeeping staff not to enter because Jensen-Green was sleeping.
Investigators believe this was another effort to keep the body hidden and postpone the moment when the crime would be uncovered.
Alternate Story Involving a Knife
Authorities say O’Brien also attempted to present a different version of events to his roommate. According to court records, he allegedly claimed that Jensen-Green had come at him with a knife and that he killed her in response.
Detectives ultimately concluded that the evidence supported a murder charge rather than a claim of self-defense.
Criminal Charges Filed
Following the investigation, prosecutors charged Timothy O’Brien with first-degree murder in connection with Jensen-Green’s death. First-degree murder charges generally indicate that prosecutors believe the killing was intentional and meets the legal threshold for the most serious homicide offense.
Court records show that O’Brien is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on July 13, where additional evidence may be presented regarding the case.
Additional Legal Problems
Reports indicate that O’Brien was already facing separate criminal allegations at the time of the murder investigation. Authorities say he is also facing kidnapping and aggravated robbery charges in another pending case.
The murder charge involving Jensen-Green now represents the most serious allegation against him.
Investigation Continues
As the criminal case moves through the court system, investigators and prosecutors are expected to continue reviewing evidence surrounding the death of Lauren Jensen-Green. The allegations contained in court documents provide a detailed account of what authorities believe occurred inside the Colorado Springs motel room, but the charges remain accusations until proven in court.
The case has drawn significant attention because of the alleged brutality of the killing and the efforts investigators say were taken to conceal the victim’s body and delay its discovery. O’Brien remains accused of first-degree murder as the judicial process continues.
