
The mother of a Kansas woman found dead in a chest freezer buried in an Oklahoma cow pasture filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the five people charged in her murder, who include the grandmother of her daughters' children. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Amanda Verner filed the 32-page lawsuit Monday, nearly a year after the bodies of her daughter, Veronica Butler, and another woman, Jilian Kelley, were discovered.
Main Idea: Amanda Verner has filed a wrongful death lawsuit over the killings of her daughter, Veronica Butler, and Jilian Kelley, saying the deaths were tied to a bitter custody fight.
Key Points:
The alleged killings and custody fight may deepen fear in families, and the lawsuit could add legal costs and strain courts and taxpayers.
The case may push closer review of custody disputes and child safety, which could help protect households in rare high-risk situations.
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Filed the wrongful death lawsuit and is the mother of one of the victims; a central driver of.
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Accused in the lawsuit and criminal case as a central alleged participant in the custody-related killing plot.
One of the two victims whose death is at the center of the story and lawsuit.
Named defendant accused of helping carry out the ambush.
Named defendant accused of helping carry out the ambush.
Named defendant charged in connection with the murders and kidnapping.
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