KS VERONICA BUTLER & JILIAN KELLEY: Missing from Hugoton, KS - 30 March 2024 - Age 27 & 39 *Found Deceased*

Foul play suspected in the disappearance of two Kansas women whose vehicle was found in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says foul play is suspected in the disappearance of two Kansas women whose vehicle was found abandoned in Oklahoma.

apnews.com

Foul play suspected in the disappearance of two Kansas women whose vehicle was found in Oklahoma​

Foul play is suspected in the disappearance of two Kansas women whose vehicle was found abandoned in the Oklahoma Panhandle last weekend, authorities said Friday.

Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, of Hugoton, Kansas, were driving to Oklahoma to pick up Butler’s children to attend a March 30 birthday party in Kansas but never showed up, Tom Singer, the pastor of the church Butler attended, told KOCO-TV.

Hunter McKee, an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation spokesperson, said investigators believe foul play led to women’s disappearance based on what was found their vehicle.

McKee declined to say what evidence was found in the vehicle, citing the continuing investigation.

The sheriff’s office has turned the investigation over to the OSBI.

“We’re still looking into where and when they were last seen,” McKee said.

McKee said no children are missing.

Investigators are searching the area in Texas County around where the vehicle was found, according to McKee, about 11 miles (18 kilometers) south of Elkhart, Kansas, on the Oklahoma-Kansas state line.


MEDIA - VERONICA BUTLER & JILIAN KELLEY: Missing from Hugoton, KS - 30 March 2024 - Age 27 & 39

 

[GrandmaBear]

Evidence of
bullet holes?
High velocity blood spatter?
Bullet casings?

I'm thinking it was probably very easy to tell they had been shot.

I guess what I meant is it would have to be from someone that knew like an LE source unless news got that close to all of it which i'd doubt but who knows I guess.

 

[Kimster]

Unbelievable. These four idiots thought that no one would look at them? After leaving such evidence at the scene? Oh this case infuriates me. Just infuriates me.

 

[GrandmaBear]

FOUR people? Wow. Any idea how all relate/who they are? Take it one is gma and another her bf. Are any of these the father of the kids--doesn't seem like it.

And TWO women involved. Not what I'd call very common including the group of four. I guess though there are some such cases like Adelsons in the Markel murders and others. One has to wonder what info led this quickly to have enough to arrest all four. Was it simply because one talked and gave it all up?

 

[Kimster]

It truly is hard to believe that four people thought it was OK to execute a woman for wanting more time with her children. And not only the mother, but her friend! That they didn’t probably even know.

 

[RoundPeg]

It truly is hard to believe that four people thought it was OK to execute a woman for wanting more time with her children. And not only the mother, but her friend! That they didn’t probably even know.

I'm guessing the grandmother was scared she would lose her grandkids. From what I'm reading their dad is in court ordered rehab. Sounds like a case of "if I can't have them, no one will". I'm actually amazed she didn't harm the children as well.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

 

[GrandmaBear]

I have to wonder was this a first time visit or first in a long time or something because if not, why have the y been save and not a target for murder the other times?

Did they believe the wouldn't be caught or did granny not care and figure with her in prison and the mom gone care and custody would default to the drug addicted dad?

Were the other two relative and if not, why would they get involved and lose their freedom? Smh.

 

[RoundPeg]

They found them. Hollow victory.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Damn it. Not that there really was much doubt or any hope.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

OSBI, FBI to hold update on missing Kansas women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, Monday morning

The OSBI will be providing an update in the case of two missing Kansas women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, on Monday, April 15.

www.kwch.com

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed to 12 News that they will be providing an update in the case of two missing Kansas women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, on Monday, April 15.

The OSBI will hold a joint press conference with the FBI, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Texas County Sheriff’s Office. The press conference will be held Monday morning.

 

[GrandmaBear]

yeah I think all have been wondering when they'd do that. and surprised that they did not have one with basic info already even if they had and not shared a lot. however in all fairness they have been very very busy and not only have arrests but now have bodies.

I think or my guess is this is due to someone confessing and spilling or turning on another even as here are four. I think the body location/find is likely due to the same. Just a guess.

Not saying LE couldn't have this quickly come up with all the facts and charged four people with numerous serious charges AND found the bodies but I think the likely played the cards of let's pit one against the other and if tell them the other is talking and if they want any chance or deal they had better be spilling the beans.

This case though is just so disgustng. Does anyone out there who does thish think or have ever seen how many kill their ex, etc. over custody and hatred and the children and take away both parents, grandparents whatever and how many/most are caught? This was their MOTHER. And it is your SON supposedly in rehab. Not her. She had a right apparently to go see him so not forbidden, he clearly coudn't have custody, grandma got it and loo who grandma is and what she did. So sad.

THIS is a grandma, leaving them without a soul?

Do not have to answer but I'ms sure others are more up on it, who are the other two people In these arrests and what is the relationship? To anyone, to grandma, to children, etc.?

I do not expect a response and perhaps it isn't known. This one I've read quickly and not all links.

I think I've found a bit of a crime junkie at work lol. She isn't I don't think into anything online other than news but she knew of this, she knew o fthe KC Chief's dead fans case, she knows of Petito, and some others. She knows of Daybell but didn't much until this trial started if I have it right and she is starting to know or try to follow lol.

This is new for me, even my family, when I was at my mom's I told her or filled her in some and then would see something on some and she is more just a regular news watcher who never has sh*t and would tell me. This woman is the one who told me of another missing trucker recently hauling livestock. She has a real interest likely always has but I don't think she has ever done the online crime forums, YT coverage, etc.

Anyhow she knew of this one but did not know of he arrests.

 

[RoundPeg]

OSBI presser

Watch live: Oklahoma police to give update on recovered remains

The discovery of the bodies came weeks after two Kansas moms were reported missing.

www.newsnationnow.com

 

[RoundPeg]

YT link to presser

 

[RoundPeg]

Here's some of the history of this case.

 

[Guess Who]

So she was trying for full guardianship and decides to kill their mom and throw her son under the bus so he can't have them either? Not very smart, this one. Sheesh.

 

[RoundPeg]

So she was trying for full guardianship and decides to kill their mom and throw her son under the bus so he can't have them either? Not very smart, this one. Sheesh.

Sure looks that way. That isn't love. At. All.

 

[Guess Who]

Sure looks that way. That isn't love. At. All.

That's a total manipulater

 

[RoundPeg]

I'm kinda sorta working but posting in between stops.

 

[RoundPeg]

 

[Kimster]

So she was trying for full guardianship and decides to kill their mom and throw her son under the bus so he can't have them either? Not very smart, this one. Sheesh.

The grandmother from he!!.