Tragic discovery in Oklahoma as the remains of two missing Kansas women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, have been found. The unsettling news has sparked a murder investigation that has resulted in four arrests.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed the identities of the victims, 27-year-old Veronica Butler and 39-year-old Jilian Kelley. The state medical examiner made the identification and official causes of death have not yet been disclosed.
"Our hearts go out to their families and the entire community during this difficult time," expressed the agency.
Butler and Kelley disappeared under suspicious circumstances on March 30. Their abandoned vehicle was found on a highway in Texas County, Oklahoma, just south of the border with Kansas, prompting concern and a search effort.
Initially, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol issued a missing persons alert stating that the women were on a trip to pick up children before they went missing.
On Saturday, arrests were made in connection to the murders. Tad Bert Cullum, Tifany Machel Adams, Cole Earl Twombly, and Cora Twombly, ranging in age from 43 to 54, are all facing first-degree murder charges in relation to the deaths of Butler and Kelley.
Tragic Discovery in Rural Texas County
Following a harrowing series of events, the bodies of Butler and Kelley were discovered a day later in rural Texas County, as revealed by the OSBI.
An Unfolded Tale of Family Turmoil
Unveiled in an unsealed affidavit, the intricate relationship between the parties involved began to surface. Adams, identified as the paternal grandmother of Butler's children, found herself entangled in a custody battle with the young mother. Meanwhile, Callum and Adams shared a romantic relationship, as detailed in the affidavit.
Alleged Connections to an Anti-Government Group
The plot thickened as authorities shed light on the suspects' affiliation with an anti-government faction known as "God's Misfits." This group reportedly held regular gatherings at the Twomblys' residence and other undisclosed locations. Shockingly, a teenage witness recounted previous attempts on Butler's life by the suspects.
A Trail of Suspicious Purchases
Adams, the central figure in the investigation, raised eyebrows with her recent activities. Records show that she had been researching gun stores and the pain levels of tasers online. Additionally, a week before the disappearance of the two women, Adams bought five stun guns from a local gun shop. The discovery of multiple burner phones further fueled suspicions, as all three devices were traced to the vicinity of Butler's vehicle and the last known location of the victims.
A Chilling Scene Unfolds
As the investigation progressed, unsettling evidence emerged. Blood stains and a broken hammer were found near the abandoned vehicle, painting a grim picture of the events that transpired.
