Veronica Butler

Veronica Butler was a 27-year-old mother of two who was abducted and murdered in March 2024. She was involved in a custody battle with her children's father, Wrangler Rickman, and was trying to turn her life around at the time of her death. She was known for her kindness and compassion, and her loved ones described her as a devoted mother.

Jillian Kelly

Jillian Kelly was a 39-year-old mother of four who was abducted and murdered in March 2024. She was a devoted wife, mother, and community member who was deeply involved in her local church. She was serving as a supervised visitation supervisor for Veronica Butler's children at the time of her death. She was known for her kindness, her faith, and her dedication to her family and community.

Tiffany Adams

Tiffany Adams is the grandmother of Veronica Butler's children and is believed to have orchestrated the murders of Veronica and Jillian Kelly. She was involved in a custody dispute with Veronica and was making it difficult for Veronica to see her children. She is accused of having a history of violence and of being a controlling and manipulative person. She is currently facing charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit murder.

Wrangler Rickman

Wrangler Rickman is the father of Veronica Butler's children and was involved in a custody battle with Veronica. He is accused of being abusive and toxic, both to Veronica and to another woman he dated after their relationship ended. He is also accused of having a history of drug and alcohol abuse and of having a felony conviction for possession of a firearm. He has not been arrested in connection with the murders, but there is speculation that he may have been involved in the planning stages.

God's Misfits

God's Misfits is an anti-government, religiously affiliated group that the suspects in the murders of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelly claimed to be a part of. The founder of the group, Squirrel, denied any connection to the murders and stated that the group does not have a chapter in the Oklahoma Panhandle. The group's beliefs are said to include a rejection of US law and a belief that they are exempt from its jurisdiction. The extent to which the group's beliefs influenced the suspects' actions is unclear.

Custody Battle

The custody battle between Veronica Butler and Wrangler Rickman is believed to be the motive for the murders of Veronica and Jillian Kelly. Tiffany Adams, Wrangler's mother, was fiercely opposed to Veronica having custody of her grandchildren and was actively working to undermine Veronica's parental rights. The custody dispute escalated to the point where Veronica and her attorney were petitioning the court for increased visitation rights, which is believed to have been the catalyst for the murders.

Burner Phones

The suspects in the murders of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelly used burner phones to communicate with each other, which is a common tactic used to cover one's tracks. However, the burner phones ended up being highly incriminating, as investigators were able to trace the purchase of the phones back to Tiffany Adams and use the phone data to track the suspects' movements on the day of the murders. The phone data also led investigators to the burial site of the victims.

Jamie Beasley

Jamie Beasley is the owner of the property where the bodies of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelly were found. He leased the pasture to Tad Colum, Tiffany Adams' boyfriend, for his cattle. Tad asked Jamie to use his skid steer to do some "dirt work" on the property, which is believed to have been the digging of the 10-foot hole where the victims were buried. Jamie was initially unaware of the murders but was later approached by Tad, who asked him to cover for him if the police came by. Jamie has been cleared by law enforcement but has been questioned by many due to his close connection to Tad and the suspicious circumstances surrounding his involvement.

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI)

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is the lead agency investigating the murders of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelly. The OSBI was called in to assist local law enforcement after the discovery of Veronica's abandoned car, which indicated that a serious crime had occurred. The OSBI has been instrumental in gathering evidence, tracking the suspects, and ultimately bringing them to justice.

Texas County, Oklahoma

Texas County, Oklahoma is a rural county in the Oklahoma Panhandle where the murders of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelly took place. The county is known for its vast farmland and its remote location, which made it a difficult area for investigators to search. The murders shocked the community and brought national attention to the county.