Grandmother accused of murder

 

The article details a harrowing case involving accusations of double murder against Tifany Machel Adams, her boyfriend Tad Cullum, and a married couple, Cole and Cora Twombly. The victims, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, disappeared while traveling to pick up Butler's children from Adams' custody. Investigators allege that Adams, Cullum, and the Twomblys deliberately killed Butler and Kelley, with Butler being the target of a custody dispute.

Prior to the murders, there were indications of a planned attack. Adams and her accomplices allegedly attempted to kill Butler previously by throwing an anvil at her car, but she did not leave her home at that time. Adams also conducted online searches related to getting someone out of their house and purchased burner phones and stun guns. On the day of the murders, Adams arranged for Butler's usual supervisor to take time off, allowing for an opportunity to carry out the crime.

The victims were lured to a desolate intersection in Oklahoma, where they were abducted, forced into another vehicle, and confined. Blood was found at the scene, along with evidence suggesting a violent struggle. The perpetrators allegedly used burner phones to communicate and disposed of the victims' bodies in a remote location, burying them beneath a dam on a property where Cullum had been working.

The investigation uncovered witness testimony from the Twomblys' teenage daughter, who revealed details about the suspects' involvement in the killings. She described them as part of an anti-government group with religious affiliations, known as "God's Misfits," which held meetings at the Twomblys' home. The daughter provided critical information about the events leading up to the murders, including discussions about eliminating Butler and Kelley.

The suspects were arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit murder. They appeared in court wearing jail jumpsuits and were denied bail. The victims' remains were later discovered, confirming their deaths. The case has shocked the community and raised questions about the motive behind the brutal killings.