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Sara Gilson Murder
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 7 events from Nov 30, -0001 to Jul 23, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
“I’m trying to reach him back, but I could hear a female in the background screaming and crying. Some sort of loud bang in the background,”
via theshaderoom.com
Background
Sara Gilson was a social media influencer with over 43,000 followers on TikTok, where she shared content about fashion, lifestyle, and parenting.
She had been married to Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey, but their relationship had been troubled, with Gilson filing for protective orders against him in 2021 and again in June 2026.
The timeline
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Sara Gilson Files Protective Order
Sara Gilson reportedly filed two protective orders against her husband Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey, which were allegedly later dismissed due to her failure to appear in court.[1460]
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Sara Gilson Files Emergency Protective Order
Sara Gilson filed an emergency protective order against her husband Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey, alleging that he had threatened suicide and was in possession of a firearm.[1460]
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Another Woman Files Protective Order Against Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey
Another woman filed a protective order against Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey on behalf of her 15-year-old daughter, who had allegedly been kissed and touched by Duffey while he was coaching her youth basketball team.[1460]
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Sara Gilson Posts TikTok Video Accusing Husband of Pedophilia
Sara Gilson reportedly posted a TikTok video participating in the popular Netflix documentary trend, where she accused her husband Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey of being a pedophile.[1460]
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Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey Fatally Shoots Sara Gilson and Himself
Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey allegedly broke into Sara Gilson's home and fatally shot her before turning the gun on himself in a reported murder-suicide incident.[1460]
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Sara Gilson Seeks Protective Orders
Court records note that Gilson previously sought two protective orders in 2021 that were dismissed when she did not appear, according to Article 2.[3297]
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Jeremiah Duffey Accused of Molesting a Minor
A girl and her parent told police that Duffey inappropriately touched the girl during an event at an elementary school, according to police.[3298]
Frequently asked
What happened to Sara Gilson?
Sara Gilson was fatally shot by her husband Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey in a murder-suicide incident.
Why did Sara Gilson accuse her husband of pedophilia?
Sara Gilson accused her husband Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey of pedophilia after he allegedly kissed and touched a 15-year-old girl on the youth basketball team he coached.
What was the outcome of the protective orders filed against Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey?
The protective orders filed against Jeremiah 'Shawn' Duffey were granted, and he was ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from Sara Gilson and to leave their home.
More related drama (4)
Sources (3)
- theshaderoom.com, Weeks after publicly accusing her husband of being a pedophile, influencer Sara Gilson has died. According to reports, her husband, Jeremiah ‘Shawn’ Duffey, fatally shot her and himself in a murder-su, Jul 26, 2026.
- oklahoman.com, Staff reports | The OklahomanAn Owasso mother died in a murder-suicide after posting allegations about her estranged husband on social media.Sara Gilson, 43, and Jeremiah Shawn Duffey, 48, were foun, Jul 25, 2026.
- nbcnews.com, A social media influencer was allegedly killed by her estranged husband less than two weeks after she posted on TikTok accusing him of pedophilia, according to police and court records.Sara Gilson was, Jul 28, 2026.
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