Five Arrested in Connection to Disappearance and Alleged Murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley: Custody Dispute with Anti-Government Group Suspected

Hugoton, Kansas, Kansas United States of America
Butler was reportedly involved in a bitter custody battle with Adams. The group allegedly responsible for the murders is believed to be an anti-government religious group called 'God's Misfits'.
Five suspects have been arrested: Tad Bert Cullum, Tifany Machel Adams, Cole Earl Twombly, Cora Twombly and Paul Grice.
Grice admitted his involvement in planning and carrying out the killings.
Grice had previously attempted to kill Butler on March 29, 2024.
The cause of death for both women is still pending.
The suspects have each been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree.
Two women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, went missing in Hugoton, Kansas on March 30, 2024. Their abandoned vehicle was later found near a highway in rural Texas County with evidence of severe injury.
Five Arrested in Connection to Disappearance and Alleged Murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley: Custody Dispute with Anti-Government Group Suspected

Two women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, went missing in Hugoton, Kansas on March 30, 2024. Their abandoned vehicle was later found near a highway in rural Texas County with evidence of severe injury. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has arrested five suspects in connection to their disappearance and subsequent deaths.

The first four suspects, Tad Bert Cullum, 43; Tifany Machel Adams, 54; Cole Earl Twombly, 50; and Cora Twombly, 44 were arrested on April 14. They have each been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree.

The fifth suspect, Paul Grice, was arrested on April 24. He is also facing the same charges as the other four suspects. According to affidavits obtained by various news sources, Grice admitted his involvement in planning and carrying out the killings of Butler and Kelley.

Butler was reportedly involved in a bitter custody battle with Adams, her children's grandmother. The group allegedly responsible for the murders is believed to be an anti-government religious group called 'God's Misfits'.

The cause of death for both women is still pending.

Grice had previously attempted to kill Butler in February 2024 and on March 29, 2024. The motive behind the murders is believed to be related to the custody dispute.

Butler's memorial service will be held at the beginning of May, while Kelley's memorial will take place on April 28.

The OSBI continues to investigate this ongoing case.


Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image
Article Image

Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if there are any other suspects involved.
  • The cause of death for both women is still pending.

Sources

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Fifth arrest made in connection to deaths of 2 Kansas women

USA Today Nolan Clay Thursday, 25 April 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Fifth person, Paul Jeremiah Grice, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in connection to the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
    • Two bodies were recovered in rural Texas County, Oklahoma, on April 14 and identified as Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
    • Grice admitted to his involvement in the planning of the deaths and participation in their killings.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    There are two instances of dichotomous depiction and one instance of appeal to authority in the article.
    • Fifth person accused of belonging to an anti-government group called "God's Misfits"
    • Adams vehemently opposed this and went to great lengths to plan and purchase items used in Butler and Kelley's murders.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Fifth arrest made in connection to murdered Kansas moms who disappeared without a trace

Fox News Media Sarah Rumpf-Whitten Thursday, 25 April 2024 15:14
  • Unique Points
    • Oklahoma authorities are investigating the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
    • 'God's Misfits' is a religiously affiliated anti-government group involved in the case.
    • Veronica Butler was last seen on March 30 heading to pick up her children with Jilian Kelley accompanying her.
    • The four suspects were arrested following the disappearances of Butler and Kelley.
    • Paul Grice admitted to his involvement in the planning of the deaths and participation in their killings.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some inflammatory rhetoric and an appeal to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author uses the phrase 'disappeared without a trace' multiple times to describe the mothers' disappearance, which could be seen as inflammatory and sensationalist. Additionally, the author states that 'All four of the suspects were booked into the Texas County Jail on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree' without providing any context or evidence to support this claim beyond what was stated in a press release. This could be seen as an appeal to authority, but it does not significantly impact the overall credibility or accuracy of the article.
    • ]The two Kansas moms[...]disappeared without a trace[
    • All four of the suspects were booked into the Texas County Jail on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

NewsNation

NewsNation Now Damita Menezes, Wednesday, 24 April 2024 20:45
  • Unique Points
    • Grice filed land records stating children were his ‘creation’ and not subject to government control
    • Grice admitted involvement in planning, killing, and burying of Butler and Kelley
    • Both women went missing on March 30 and found deceased on April 14
    • Cause of death is still pending for both women
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

5th person charged in killing of 2 Kansas moms, officials say

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ S. Dev Thursday, 25 April 2024 15:16
  • Unique Points
    • Fifth person, Paul Grice, arrested for first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection with the disappearance and death of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
    • All five suspects are believed to be members of an anti-government group called 'God's Misfits'.
    • The group allegedly tried to kill Butler before and is responsible for her and Kelley's murders, according to a teenage witness.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Fifth suspect arrested in the killings of 2 women in rural Oklahoma

CNN News Network Joe Sutton, Thursday, 25 April 2024 01:24
  • Unique Points
    • Fifth suspect, Paul Grice, arrested for two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the killings of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
    • Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley went missing on March 30 while driving from Hugoton, Kansas to Four Corners, Oklahoma for a supervised visit.
    • Their abandoned vehicle was found near a highway in Texas County with evidence of a severe injury.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication