Two Kansas women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, went missing while trying to pick up Butler’s children for a birthday party, leading to a tragic outcome due to a custody dispute involving a group called God’s Misfits in Oklahoma. The women’s vehicle was found with evidence of a violent altercation, prompting a search for the women and ensuring the safety of the children. The four individuals charged with kidnapping and murder are Tifany Adams, her boyfriend Tad Cullum, Cora Twombly, and Cole Twombly, all members of God’s Misfits.
The investigation revealed that the killings were planned, with Adams purchasing burner phones for communication and stun guns from a nearby store. There were also reports of violent intentions, such as throwing an anvil through Butler’s windshield to make it look like an accident. The custody battle between Butler and Adams, as well as Kelley’s involvement as a court-authorized supervisor, played a significant role in the tragic events. The parents had been ordered to have shared custody of the children by the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals.
As the court date approached and Butler’s request for more time with her children was likely to be granted, the situation escalated. Adams bought stun guns, and Cullum dug a hole in a pasture near the meet-up site. The affidavits did not disclose where the bodies were found, but some burner phones stopped transmitting in the vicinity of the pasture. The safety and whereabouts of the children during the search were not entirely clear, but they were eventually found safe, ensuring their protection from harm.
The four individuals charged with the kidnapping and murder of Butler and Kelley are currently held without bond in the Texas County Jail. Court records do not indicate whether they have legal representation. Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the bodies or the causes of death pending a medical examiner’s report. The tragic nature of the case, with two individuals dead and four being accused of a brutal crime, has shocked the community and raised questions about the custody dispute and the involvement of anti-government groups in the incident.
Family members of those charged in the case have not publicly commented on the situation, and details surrounding the events leading up to the tragic outcome continue to emerge. The involvement of God’s Misfits in the custody dispute and the violent nature of the killings have raised concerns about the safety and well-being of children in such disputes. The legal proceedings and investigations into the case are ongoing, with the families of the victims and the accused left to grapple with the aftermath of the tragedy and seek justice for the senseless loss of life.
The tragic deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley have sparked outrage and sorrow in the community, prompting discussions about the importance of resolving custody disputes peacefully and ensuring the safety of children in such situations. The involvement of anti-government groups and the violent nature of the killings have raised concerns about extremist ideologies and their impact on individuals involved in legal disputes. As the legal process unfolds and more information is revealed, the community mourns the loss of two lives and hopes for justice and accountability for those responsible for the heinous crimes committed in the name of a custody dispute.
