Oklahoma influencer Sara Gilson killed by estranged husband Jeremiah Duffey
On July 23, 2024, 43‑year‑old influencer Sara Gilson was found dead from gunshot wounds inside her home in Owasso, Oklahoma. Police say her estranged husband, 48‑year‑old Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey shot her and then took his own life, classifying the incident as a homicide‑suicide.
A child in the house called 911 shortly before the bodies were discovered; dispatchers heard a woman screaming and a gunshot. The couple’s son later reported that his stepfather had shot his mother.
Weeks earlier, Gilson had posted a TikTok video that went viral, accusing Duffey of pedophilia after a 15‑year‑old basketball player reported inappropriate contact. The video amassed millions of views. In June, Gilson obtained an emergency protective order requiring Duffey to stay at least 100 yards (about 91 metres) from her and her home.
Duffey had previously faced allegations of inappropriate contact with the same teenage athlete, whom he coached, and was under investigation at the time of the shooting.
Entities: Emergency protective order (June 10, 2024) · Jeremiah Duffey · Oklahoma · Owasso, Oklahoma · Sara Gilson · TikTok · United States
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Duffey had previously been accused of inappropriate contact with a 15‑year‑old girl he coached. (belongs)
- [● 15 SOURCES] An emergency protective order required Duffey to stay at least 100 yards (≈91 m) from Gilson. (belongs)
- [● 15 SOURCES] Sara Gilson posted a TikTok video accusing her husband of pedophilia. (belongs)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The TikTok video received millions of views (over 21 million). (belongs)
- [● 11 SOURCES] A child placed a 9‑1‑1 call during the incident; police heard screaming and a gunshot. (belongs)
- [● 15 SOURCES] Jeremiah Duffey died from a self‑inflicted gunshot at the scene. (belongs)
- [● 14 SOURCES] Sara Gilson, 43, was shot dead by her husband Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey. (Police investigation)
- [● 16 SOURCES] The killings occurred on July 23 in Owasso, Oklahoma. (belongs)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sara Gilson was 43 years old and Jeremiah Duffey was 48 at the time of the incident. (belongs)