Chapter 1: The Disappearance

On the morning of March 30, 2024, Jillian Kelley and Veronica Butler vanished without a trace. Shortly after their disappearance, authorities located their vehicle abandoned on a secluded road, which contained undisclosed evidence. Tragically, on April 14, the bodies of the two women were discovered, callously disposed of in a shallow grave.

That fateful day, 27-year-old Veronica and her 39-year-old friend Jillian were en route from Kansas to collect Veronica's children from their paternal grandmother, Tifany Adams. Following a separation from her partner, Wrangler Rickman, the two had negotiated custody arrangements. Wrangler held full custody, while Veronica had visitation rights. He resided in Keys, Oklahoma, approximately an hour from Veronica's home in Hugoton, Kansas.

To reach Keys, Veronica had to navigate the rural stretch known as the Oklahoma Panhandle. According to their custody agreement, Veronica was permitted one supervised visit each Saturday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Although Cheryl Brunn typically supervised these visits, she was unavailable that day, prompting Jillian to accompany Veronica instead. Meanwhile, Wrangler was in rehab, and Tifany was caring for the children.

The designated meeting point for the exchange was a Four Corners gas station in Eva, Oklahoma. Veronica intended to take her children to a family birthday party that morning, but as time passed and they failed to appear, concern grew among her family members. Repeated attempts to contact her went unanswered.

Two relatives set out to trace Veronica's route to the gas station. They discovered Jillian's blue Kia abandoned on a dirt road just off the main highway. After notifying the police, a missing persons report was filed for both women.

Subsequently, local law enforcement contacted the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), which issued an advisory regarding the missing women. The following day, a search of the area commenced, with many residents volunteering to assist. The OSBI released a statement indicating they suspected foul play, raising alarm in the community. Many speculated that the custody battle between Wrangler and Veronica might have played a role in their disappearance.

The relationship between Wrangler and Veronica had long been turbulent, with Wrangler displaying aggression when under the influence. Despite attempts to salvage their relationship, they ultimately decided to separate in December 2018. Wrangler subsequently sought joint custody, but by summer, they had informally agreed to share custody. However, in June 2020, Wrangler changed his stance and sought full custody, alleging that Veronica had been unfit as a parent.

At a custody hearing, Wrangler accused Veronica of endangering the children and moving them without his consent. He also claimed they returned with various injuries. Testimonies presented during the hearing raised serious concerns about Veronica’s parenting, leading to Wrangler being awarded full custody. The outcome deeply affected Veronica, who made significant efforts to improve her life, including steady employment and education to become a surgical technician. By 2024, she had turned her life around, focusing on her children during supervised visits and attending church, where Jillian's husband served as pastor.

With positive changes in her life, Veronica attempted to modify the custody agreement, filing requests for extended visitation. A hearing was scheduled for April, and many believed she had a strong case due to Wrangler’s recent struggles with substance abuse and a history of domestic violence. Just days before Jillian and Veronica’s disappearance, Wrangler had been arrested for firearm possession and sent to a rehab facility.

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Chapter 2: Unraveling the Mystery

As speculation mounted about the circumstances surrounding Veronica's disappearance, attention turned to Tifany, Wrangler’s mother, who had been a primary caregiver to the children. Tifany and her boyfriend, Tad Burt Cullum, were known for their intimidating presence in the community, and Tifany harbored a clear disdain for Veronica.

On April 12, four individuals were arrested in connection with the women’s disappearance: Tifany, Tad, and their associates Cole and Cora Twombly. Authorities reported that Jillian’s vehicle had a smashed window, and blood was discovered both in the car and on the road. A bloodstained hammer and a pistol magazine were also recovered.

When questioned, Tifany claimed the children had been with friends the night before the women went missing. However, digital evidence contradicted her statement, showing Veronica's phone was near Jillian's home at the time she allegedly called Tifany. The investigation revealed that both women’s phones had ceased transmitting signals around the same time in the vicinity of the abandoned Kia.

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Further investigation unveiled alarming details. Tifany had searched online for taser guns and prepaid cell phones, and had recently purchased multiple stun guns and phones. The last known location of her phone was near a farm, close to the site where the Kia was found.

A pivotal breakthrough occurred when the Twomblys' daughter revealed that her parents, Tifany, Tad, and a man named Paul Grice, were part of an anti-government religious group called God's Misfits. This group had allegedly plotted against Veronica multiple times before her disappearance.

Detectives obtained recorded phone calls from Wrangler during his time in jail, where he acknowledged his mother's intentions toward Veronica. Witnesses reported seeing the abandoned Kia alongside a vehicle owned by Tifany, further implicating her in the crime.

The investigation concluded that Tifany had orchestrated the kidnapping and murder of Jillian and Veronica. On April 14, their bodies were found buried under hay on a property connected to Tad, who had sought permission to use heavy machinery on the site.

The suspects, including Paul, Tifany, Tad, and the Twomblys, now face multiple charges, including first-degree murder and kidnapping. If convicted, they could face the death penalty. As l