Two Kansas women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, disappeared last month while on their way to pick up one of Butler’s children in Oklahoma. Human remains were found in Texas County, Oklahoma, but have not yet been identified as belonging to the missing women. Four suspects, Tad Bert Cullum, Tifany Machel Adams, Cole Earl Twombly, and Cora Twombly, were arrested on suspicion of murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the case. Adams was involved in a custody battle with Butler over the children she had with Adams’ son, Wrangler Rickman. Butler and Kelley were on their way to a supervised visit with the children when they disappeared. Butler’s car was found in Texas County with signs of a violent struggle, including blood stains and broken glasses.
The investigation revealed that Adams had disputes with her son, Rickman, who also had legal custody of the children. A key witness in the case was Cora Twombly’s 16-year-old daughter, who disclosed information about her parents’ involvement in the disappearance of Butler and Kelley. The girl stated that her parents were on a “mission” and later told her that they had stopped the women and delivered them to where Adams and Cullum were. The suspects blocked the road to stop Butler and Kelley and allegedly indicated that they wouldn’t have to worry about Butler again. Adams had purchased pre-paid cellphones that were traced to the locations of the women’s disappearance.
The suspects were arrested in Texas County and neighboring Cimarron County and booked into jail on charges related to the disappearance of Butler and Kelley. The Texas County Sheriff confirmed that the women were victims of a targeted attack, and authorities did not believe that the public was in danger. Butler and Kelley were the subjects of an “endangered missing advisory” issued by Oklahoma authorities after their vehicle was found in Texas County. The ongoing investigation has shed light on the tragic circumstances that led to the disappearance and likely deaths of the two women. The suspects had not yet obtained legal representation at the time of the reports.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, along with Texas County sheriff’s personnel, recovered the bodies in a rural part of the county, but the remains have not been officially identified as those of Butler and Kelley. The tragic incident has left a community in mourning, as family members and loved ones come to terms with the loss of the two women. The custody battle between Adams and Butler appears to have been a factor in the events leading up to the disappearance. The suspects’ alleged involvement in a targeted attack against the women has raised questions about the motivations and circumstances surrounding the case. The 16-year-old witness’s account has provided crucial information for law enforcement in piecing together the events that transpired on the day of the disappearance.
As the investigation into the disappearance and likely deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley continues, authorities are working to gather more evidence and information to bring those responsible for the crime to justice. The suspects arrested in connection with the case are facing serious charges, including murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit murder. The tragic outcome of the custody battle between Adams and Butler has highlighted the devastating impact of family disputes on the lives of those involved. The community has come together to offer support and condolences to the families of Butler and Kelley as they navigate this difficult time. The search for justice for the two women will undoubtedly be a long and challenging process, but law enforcement officials are committed to uncovering the truth and holding the perpetrators accountable for their actions.
