Prosecutors detail conspiracy that murdered preacher’s wife, friend
In court filings, prosecutors have detailed each defendant's alleged role in the murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley. More
September 16, 2024
Murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley
Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, a preacher’s wife, disappeared March 30. Their bodies were found two weeks later after four people were charged with kidnapping and murder. Authorities say Butler was in the midst of a bitter custody dispute, and Kelley was traveling with Butler as a court-approved observer during a supervised visit.
Search warrants: Missing Kansas women were buried in freezer, concrete
In newly released search warrants, police revealed the bodies of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley were found buried in a chest freezer. More
May 24, 2024
5th person charged in murders of 2 Kansas women
Oklahoma prosecutors charged a fifth member of an anti-government group with killing and kidnapping Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley. More
April 24, 2024
Bond denied for 4 ‘God’s Misfits’ in killing of preacher’s wife, friend
Tifany Adams admitted to police that she was responsible for the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley. More
April 18, 2024
‘God’s Misfits’ held in killings of Kansas women over custody battle
UPDATE: Four people were charged in the kidnappings and murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, who were reported missing. More
April 15, 2024
Foul play suspected in disappearance of preacher’s wife and her friend
Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, were traveling together to 'pick up children' but never made it to their location. More
April 2, 2024