ELKHART, Oklahoma – Authorities in Oklahoma have apprehended and detained four individuals on suspicions of being connected to the disappearance of two missing women since March.
The suspects, identified as Tad Bert Cullum, 43; Tifany Machel Adams, 54; Cole Earl Twombly, 50; and Cora Twombly, 44, have been placed under arrest on charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit murder. Although court records do not reflect any formal charges filed against them, these four are currently being held at the Texas County Jail in Oklahoma.
Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, were declared missing after Texas County authorities issued an “endangered missing advisory” following the discovery of their abandoned vehicle in a rural area south of Elkhart, Kansas. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, claiming evidence of foul play, has been actively engaged in the search efforts for the two victims.
While details surrounding the case remain sparse, the investigation has centered on the westernmost region of the Oklahoma panhandle, where the arrests took place. Investigators have yet to disclose the specific evidence pointing towards criminal activity in connection to the disappearance of the two women. Authorities continue to appeal for any information pertaining to the whereabouts of Butler and Kelley.
Family members of Veronica Butler have alluded to a contentious custody dispute that Butler was reportedly embroiled in. Despite allegations of murder tied to the case, officials have refrained from explicitly stating that they are in search of physical remains. Supporters and concerned individuals are urged to contact the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation with any pertinent information that could aid in resolving the case.
As the investigation unfolds and legal proceedings progress, the community remains on edge with hopes of a resolution that brings closure to this distressing situation.