Hugoton, Kansas – Two bodies were discovered in rural Texas during the investigation into the disappearance of two Kansas mothers, law enforcement authorities revealed on Sunday. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, FBI, and Texas County Sheriff’s Office disclosed that the bodies would be sent to the Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner’s Office for identification and determination of cause and manner of death.
The identities of the deceased individuals have not been disclosed by authorities at this time. The missing mothers, Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, both from Hugoton, Kansas, were last seen on March 30. They were believed to be traveling in Oklahoma to pick up Butler’s children for a birthday celebration in Kansas. Their vehicle was later found abandoned in rural Oklahoma, close to the Kansas border.
Oklahoma police announced on Saturday that four individuals had been arrested and charged in connection with the disappearance of Butler and Kelley. The charges include two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree. The suspects, Tad Bert Cullum, 43; Tifany Machel Adams, 54; Cole Earl Twombly, 50; and Cora Twombly, 44, remained in custody as of Sunday evening.
As the investigation continues and authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two individuals found in Texas, the families and community in Hugoton, Kansas, remain in shock and disbelief. Friends and neighbors have expressed their concern and support for the families of Butler and Kelley during this difficult time.
Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information regarding the case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. The community is coming together to support each other and honor the memories of the missing mothers, as they await further updates from the authorities. The tragic turn of events has sent ripple effects through the small town of Hugoton, reminding residents of the importance of solidarity and vigilance in times of crisis.