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Sara Gilson Found Dead in Owasso; Ex-Husband Also Deceased

Authorities say evidence points to a murder followed by the suspect’s suicide as they investigate why court-ordered protections did not stop the violence.

Overview

  • Police found Gilson and her ex-husband Jeremiah Duffey dead of gunshot wounds in her Owasso, Oklahoma, home after a child called 911 reporting that his stepfather had shot his mother.
  • Investigators say their main theory is that Duffey shot Gilson and then took his own life, and the inquiry remains active as officers review communications and the scene.
  • Gilson had publicly accused Duffey of being a pedophile in a widely viewed TikTok on July 11 and had sought a restraining order after a June 9 complaint that accused him of abusing a young basketball student.
  • Officials confirmed a court-ordered protection was in place that required Duffey to stay away from Gilson, and investigators are examining how he was able to enter her home on July 23.
  • Family and friends have launched a fundraiser for Gilson’s two children and the case has prompted local discussion about the limits of restraining orders and safety measures for people who make public accusations.