Three of the five suspects accused of killing two Kansas moms on a road trip to Oklahoma earlier this year are facing new charges, while some existing charges have been dropped. The district attorney of Texas County, Oklahoma, filed amended charges against Tifany Adams, Tad Cullum and Cole Twombly, accusing them of unlawful removal of a dead body and unlawful desecration of a human corpse. Adams also faces child neglect charges as she is the grandmother of one of the victim’s children, with whom she was involved in a custody dispute.
The other two suspects, Cora Twombly and Paul Grice, still face kidnapping charges. The five suspects had been initially charged with murder in the first degree with deliberate intent, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit murder in the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley. The motive behind the killings was allegedly to gain custody of Butler’s two children, as revealed by court documents detailing the ongoing custody battle between Butler and the suspects. The investigation into the murders led to the discovery of the bodies buried in a freezer, with evidence suggesting that the bodies had been moved and disposed of, resulting in the loss of crucial evidence.
In September, Grice waived his right to a preliminary hearing and a speedy trial, with his next court date set for 2025. The other four suspects are expected to appear in court for preliminary hearings in December. The suspects were members of a religiously affiliated anti-government group called “God’s Misfits,” with unclear involvement of Grice in the group. It was reported that the suspects had purchased tasers and burners before the women went missing, further adding to the gruesome details of the case.
Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley were last seen on March 30, heading to pick up their children before their car was found abandoned near the Oklahoma-Kansas border. The case took a tragic turn when their bodies were later discovered buried in a cow pasture, with evidence pointing towards intentional actions by the suspects. The ongoing investigation has revealed troubling details about the events leading up to the deaths of the two mothers, including their connection to the suspects and the lengthy custody battle over Butler’s children.
The amended charges against Adams, Cullum, and Twombly highlight the severity of the alleged crimes committed in the deaths of Butler and Kelley. The involvement of the suspects in moving and burying the bodies indicates a calculated attempt to conceal evidence and obstruct justice. As the case unfolds, more details are expected to emerge about the timeline of events and the motivations behind the murders. The legal proceedings involving the suspects are likely to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths of the two Kansas moms on their road trip to Oklahoma earlier this year.
