In a grim turn of events, two bodies discovered in rural Texas County, Oklahoma, are believed to be those of two missing Kansas women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley. The women, aged 27 and 39 respectively, disappeared over two weeks ago while en route to Eva, Oklahoma, to pick up Butler’s two children from their paternal grandmother.
The unsettling disappearance caught widespread attention when their vehicle was found abandoned near Elkhart, Kansas, sparking a search effort that spanned multiple states. The case took a tragic turn with the discovery of the bodies on Sunday, adding to the anguish of their families and communities.
Authorities arrested four suspects on Saturday in Texas and Cimarron counties in connection with the case. Tad Cullum, Tifany Adams, Cole Twombly, and Cora Twombly were taken into custody and booked into the Texas County jail in Guymon. They face complaints of kidnapping and first-degree murder, underscoring the seriousness of the investigation.
Hunter McKee, a spokesman for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), provided updates on the case. McKee confirmed that two bodies were found in rural Texas County and emphasized that the investigation is ongoing. He also acknowledged the crucial role of public cooperation, noting that agents received numerous tips during the intensive two-week search.
The community remains shaken by the tragic turn of events, with concerns over safety and justice prevailing. The OSBI continues its meticulous investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and subsequent deaths of Butler and Kelley.
As the case progresses, authorities are expected to delve deeper into the motives and actions of the suspects, seeking to provide answers and closure to the families of the victims. The discovery of the bodies marks a somber chapter in the region’s history, highlighting the importance of swift and thorough law enforcement efforts in cases of missing persons and suspected foul play.
