Four individuals have been taken into custody in connection to the disappearance of two Kansas women who were last seen driving through the Oklahoma Panhandle. The suspects, identified as Tad Bert Cullum, Tifany Machel Adams, Cole Earl Twombly, and Cora Twombly, were arrested on charges of First-Degree Murder, Kidnapping, and Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the First Degree. Despite the arrests, the women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, are still missing.
Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, were last seen on March 30 heading to pick up children before their car was found abandoned near the Oklahoma-Kansas border. Foul play is suspected in their disappearance, and authorities have been urging anyone with information to come forward. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that the women are still missing, even with the arrests made in connection to the case.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has stated that it is becoming increasingly challenging to find the women alive as more time passes with no signs of their whereabouts. Butler is described as having several tattoos, including a Chinese symbol on her left forearm, a sunflower on her left shoulder, and a height of 5 feet 4 inches with red hair and green eyes. Kelley has a butterfly tattoo on her left forearm and was last seen wearing a long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and tan or beige shoes.
The alert issued by the Texas County Sheriff’s Office provides detailed descriptions of Butler and Kelley, including their physical appearances and the clothing they were last seen wearing. It is emphasized that anyone with additional information related to the case should contact authorities immediately. The missing persons advisory underscores the urgency of the situation, as time passes with no new leads in the search for the two women.
The four individuals taken into custody in relation to the women’s disappearance were arrested in Texas County and Cimarron County. They have been booked on serious charges, including murder and kidnapping, highlighting the seriousness of the case. Despite the arrests, the primary focus remains on locating and ensuring the safe return of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, who have been missing for an extended period now.
Authorities have been conducting extensive searches and investigations to gather any possible leads or information that could help in locating the missing women. The nature of the charges against the suspects suggests a potentially grave situation, underscoring the importance of cooperation from the public in providing any relevant details. The ongoing efforts to find Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley continue as law enforcement agencies work diligently to uncover the truth behind their disappearance.
