On Sunday evening, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) revealed the grim discovery of two bodies in rural Texas County, Oklahoma. The news sent shockwaves through the communities reeling from the disappearance of two Kansas mothers, Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelley.
The victims’ identities remain undisclosed until the Medical Examiner’s Office completes investigations into cause and manner of death. The investigation, as stated by the OSBI, remains ongoing.
A String of Suspicious Arrests
Less than 24 hours before the discovery, the OSBI announced the arrest of four suspects in connection to the mothers’ disappearance:
- Tad Bert Cullum, 43
- Tifany Machel Adams, 54
- Cole Earl Twombly, 50
- Cora Twombly, 44
Intriguingly, one of the suspects, Tifany Adams, is reported to be the grandmother of Veronica Butler’s children. The arrests and the discovery of bodies have reignited suspicions of foul play.
Recounting the Disappearance
On March 30, Veronica and Jillian were last seen driving towards the Oklahoma-Kansas border to collect Veronica’s children, who were waiting to attend a birthday party. Their abandoned vehicle was later found near the border.
Police immediately suspected foul play, and the search for the women quickly turned into a race against time. The arrests followed, and now the discovery of the bodies has brought the investigation to a somber new chapter.
The Suspects Unraveled
All four suspects were booked into Texas County Jail on the following charges:
- Two counts of First-Degree Murder
- Two counts of Kidnapping
- One count of Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the First Degree
The OSBI has remained tight-lipped about the specific details connecting the suspects to the disappearance and the discovered bodies. However, the ongoing investigation promises to shed light on the chilling truth.
As the investigation deepens, the families of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelley cling to hope, desperate for answers and justice. The community watches anxiously, eager for closure. The journey to unravel the mystery has taken a poignant turn, and the pursuit for truth continues.
