– Women killed in Oklahoma custody battle
– Bodies of women found in buried freezer in Oklahoma.
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Suspects Charged in Custody Battle-Related Murders
Two women, Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, who went missing during a journey from Kansas to Oklahoma amidst a custody battle, were tragically found dead inside a buried freezer in a cattle pasture. The discovery was made during an investigation into a suspicious pile of dirt on a property leased by one of the five suspects charged in their killings.
Details from Affidavits
According to court documents, the remains of Butler and Kelley were uncovered in a chest freezer on April 14, 2024. The suspects, including Tad Cullum, face charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the case.
Motive and Allegations
Allegations suggest that a plot to kill Butler and Kelley was orchestrated by Tifany Adams, the grandmother of Butler’s children, along with other suspects, including the Twombly couple and Paul Grice. The motive behind the killings is believed to stem from the ongoing custody battle between Butler and Adams.
Connection to Anti-Government Group
Special Agent Jason Ott revealed that the suspects were part of an anti-government group with religious ties. The suspects are yet to enter pleas in the case, and investigations are ongoing.
Search for Answers
The women vanished on March 30 while travelling for a supervised visit with Butler’s children. Their abandoned vehicle was discovered with signs of a violent struggle in Texas County. Cell phone data and burner phones purchased by Adams led investigators to the property where the bodies were found.
Legal Proceedings
Prosecutors are pushing for the suspects to be denied bail, citing the complex nature of the killings and the potential flight risk posed by some of the accused. The defendants are set to appear in court for a status hearing in June and remain in custody without bond.
Conclusion
The shocking case of the missing women found dead in a freezer has sent shockwaves through the community. As the investigation unfolds, more details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the tragic events that led to this heartbreaking outcome.
CNN’s Rosa Flores, Sara Weisfeldt, Eric Levenson and Elizabeth Wolfe contributed to this report.
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1. Bodies of women killed amid Oklahoma custody battle
2. Buried freezer found in police say.
