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Dad of suspect in Colorado girl's death speaks

October 25, 2012
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Photo - This booking photo provided by the Westminster, Colo., Police Department shows Austin Reed Sigg, 17, who has been arrested in the abduction and killing of a 10-year-old girl and the attempted kidnapping of a runner. Police say they arrested Sigg at his Westminster home Tuesday night, about five miles from the home of Jessica Ridgeway, who disappeared Oct. 5. Her body was found five days later in a field at a park. The break comes two days after police said Jessica's abduction was linked to the attempted abduction in May of a 22-year-old runner at another park. (AP Photo/Westminster Police Department)
This booking photo provided by the Westminster, Colo., Police Department shows Austin Reed Sigg, 17, who has been arrested in the abduction and killing of a 10-year-old girl and the attempted kidnapping of a runner. Police say they arrested Sigg at his Westminster home Tuesday night, about five miles from the home of Jessica Ridgeway, who disappeared Oct. 5. Her body was found five days later in a field at a park. The break comes two days after police said Jessica's abduction was linked to the attempted abduction in May of a 22-year-old runner at another park. (AP Photo/Westminster Police Department)

DENVER (AP) — The father of a teen accused of killing a 10-year-old Colorado girl is asking for prayers for the girl's family.

Rob Sigg issued a written statement Thursday saying there are no words to express the sorrow he and his family feel for the pain Jessica Ridgeway's family is suffering, and that his family is devastated by the knowledge that his 17-year-old son, Austin Sigg, has been arrested in her death.

Rob Sigg says it's a tragedy for both families, as well as for the community.

Austin Sigg's parents are divorced. His mother, Mindy Sigg, told The Associated Press her son turned himself in after she called police.

Rob Sigg asked for support for Austin's mother, saying her courageous act has put the tragedy on the path to resolution.

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