Veronica Butler
April 14, 2024 - Hugoton, KS
Age 27
Veronica was brutally murdered along with her acquaintance, Jilian Kelley, on route to a custody exchange. Jilian was acting as Veronica’s supervisor for the children on the journey from Kansas to Oklahoma. Veronica and her ex-partner were involved in a volatile custody battle since 2019. They were in the Oklahoma Family Courts. The double murder is believed to have occurred about 10 days after Veronica petitioned for full custody of her children who were living with their paternal grandmother, as the father had legal custody but was in rehab. Five people have been arrested, including the grandmother. Veronica leaves behind 2 young children.
Veronica’s Obituary
A Go Fund Me was set up for her family, but has now closed.
News Coverage
Veronica Butler, Jilian Kelley case: What we know about the Kansas moms
Veronica Butler autopsy released after judge’s ruling | Banfield
Latest Update
Veronica’s autopsy was released in November 2024, but this is still an ongoing criminal case.
WeSpoke reporting by Olivia Fey
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