Jilian Kelley
April 14, 2024 - Hugoton, KS
Age 39
Jilian was brutally murdered along with her acquaintance, Veronica Butler, on route to a custody exchange. Jilian was acting as Veronica’s court-ordered supervisor for the children on the journey from Kansas to Oklahoma. Jilian was an innocent bystander in this double-murder but still is classed as a victim of this failed system. Five people have been arrested in this developing case. Jilian leaves behind her husband and 4 children.
Jilian’s Obituary
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News Coverage
Veronica Butler, Jilian Kelley case: What we know about the Kansas moms
Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley were killed in 'absolutely brutal' manner: Oklahoma cops
Autopsy Reveals Chilling Account Of Murdered Kansas Mom's Final Moments
Latest Update
Jilian’s autopsy was released in November 2024, but this is still an ongoing criminal case.
WeSpoke reporting by Olivia Fey
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