Since Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, two women from Hugoton, Kansas, went missing, the police have made a lot of progress in their investigation. The women were on their way to pick up Butler’s kids as part of a custody deal with Tiffany Adams, the kids’ paternal grandma. However, they never got where they were going.
It was a sad finding when their abandoned car showed signs of a fight and serious injuries. Four people with a group calling themselves “God’s Misfits” were arrested after more investigations. They were Tiffany Adams, her boyfriend Tad Bert Cullum, and Cora and Cole Twombly.
Documents from the court and statements from people in the group reveal a troubling story of violence and plotting. There are claims that the Misfits had strong feelings against the government that were mixed with their religious views. This led to a planned attack on Butler and Kelley, which was supposedly caused by a fight over custody.
Even though the defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty, there is a lot of proof in the court filings. The seriousness of the claims and the Misfits’ known extremist views make people worry about the spread of hateful stories and the possibility of violence.
As the court case goes on, the community is shocked and saddened by the deaths of two people. Even so, there are times when deep kindness and forgiveness are shown. Heath Kelley, the minister in the area and husband of one of the victims, shows this spirit by asking people to pray for everyone, even the people who are suspected of committing the crime.
While everyone waits for justice, the case is a sobering reminder of how dangerous radical ideas can be and how powerful kindness can be in the face of senseless violence.
