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Published 09:31 27 Jul 2026 GMT
A 911 call made by one of influencer Sara Gilson's children has revealed heartbreaking details about the final moments before the 43-year-old was killed at her Oklahoma home.
Gilson, a mother of two, was found dead alongside her estranged husband, Jeremiah "Shawn" Duffey, 48, at her home in Collinsville, Oklahoma, on Thursday.
Both had suffered gunshot wounds in what investigators say was a murder-suicide carried out by Duffey after he allegedly entered the property in violation of a protective order.
According to investigators, Duffey ignored a court order requiring him to stay away from Gilson, entered the home, shot her and then turned the gun on himself.
The released 911 audio, obtained by PEOPLE, sheds light on the horrifying moments leading up to the tragedy.
The emergency call was placed by a child who lived at the home at around 11:15PM, with Gilson reportedly heard "screaming and crying" in the background.
"I could hear a female in the background screaming and crying. Some sort of loud bang in the background," the dispatcher told first responders while they were on their way to the property.
Emergency crews arrived at 11:18PM and found the bodies of the estranged couple.
The child who made the emergency call is believed to have witnessed at least part of the incident.
Just weeks before her death, Gilson had gone viral after posting a TikTok that referenced allegations against her estranged husband.
On July 11, she took part in the popular Netflix documentary trend, where users imagine themselves being interviewed for a future documentary. However, Gilson's post carried a serious message.
In the video, she wrote: "Preparing for when Netflix drops a documentary about my soon to be ex husband who I just found out is a pedophile."
She added in the caption: "I wish I was joking."
The clip quickly spread across TikTok, attracting more than 5 million views at the time, and becoming one of the last videos she shared.
Court records show Gilson sought an emergency protective order against Duffey after police contacted her following allegations involving a 15-year-old girl on a youth basketball team he coached.
Per court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the teenager's mother claimed another coach witnessed Duffey kissing and fondling her daughter before intervening immediately.
Owasso Police said the coach who witnessed the alleged assault while Duffey was alone with the minor "immediately intervened and reported it to the juvenile's parents."
The girl's mother also alleged her daughter later disclosed it was not the first time Duffey had acted inappropriately towards her.
Court files claim he sent messages inviting the teenager to his hotel room during a tournament and attempted to bribe her with cash "to keep her quiet."
The allegations had not been proven in court at the time of Duffey's death.
After the alleged incident, police said Duffey fled the scene. Officers contacted Gilson to explain what had happened and advised her on how to seek legal protection. She subsequently filed for a protective order and divorce.
In court documents obtained by The Oklahoman, Gilson alleged Duffey had a firearm, was threatening to take his own life and had "went on the run".
A judge later granted an emergency protective order requiring Duffey to leave the family home and remain at least 100 yards away from Gilson.
Records also show Gilson had previously filed two protective orders against Duffey in 2021, although both cases were dismissed after she did not appear at scheduled hearings.
After Gilson's death, friends launched a GoFundMe campaign to support her two children.
"Last night, our beautiful friend, Sara, was tragically taken from us in an unimaginable act of violence. Her sudden and heartbreaking loss has left an entire community grieving, but the greatest loss is felt by her two precious children, who must now face life without their loving mother," the fundraiser states.
"Sara was an incredible mom. Her children were the center of her world, and everything she did was for them. She loved them fiercely, worked hard to provide for them, and dreamed of giving them the best life possible," they added.
Our thoughts continue to be with Gilson's family and loved ones.
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Published 09:08 26 Jul 2026 GMT
Moments before she was found dead alongside her husband, Oklahoma influencer Sara Gilson was heard "screaming and crying" by a 911 call handler.
Heartbreakingly, by the time emergency services arrived at the scene, it was too late, and she was found with fatal gunshot wounds alongside her estranged husband, Jeremiah "Shawn" Duffey.
Cops were alerted by a child who lived at the home and called 911 at 11.15 pm on Thursday, July 23.
In the dispatch audio obtained by People, a 911 call handler can be heard telling first responders: “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.”
Just seconds later, the dispatcher mentioned a “male that we were looking for a few weeks ago after he got caught kissing a juvenile” and referred to “a gun.”
At approximately 11.18 pm dispatchers arrived at the home where they found Gilson, 43, and Duffey, 48, both dead with gunshot wounds. It has since been established that Gilson was shot by Duffey, who then turned the gun on himself too.
On social media, Gilson had recently accused Duffey of being a “pedophile”.
In the video, shared to her more than 50,000 followers on July 11, the influencer mimicked a current trend, in which users pretend to sit down for an interview with Netflix for a documentary.
In text laid over the video, she wrote: “Preparing for when Netflix drops a documentary about my soon-to-be ex-husband who I just found out is a pedophile.”
Tragically, the video was captioned “I wish I was joking””.
Duffey had recently been accused of sexual relations with a minor when a woman filed for a protective order against him on behalf of her daughter, a 15-year-old girl who played on the basketball team he coached.
According to The Oklahoman, the child’s mother claimed that Duffey kissed and touched her and was caught by another coach.
Allegedly, the girl also told her mother that Duffey was extremely inappropriate, sending her messages, inviting her to his hotel room during a tournament trip and offering her money “to keep her quiet.”
Gilson had, in the past, filed her own emergency protective orders against the reported sexual predator.
In 2021, she filed two orders against him, but they were dismissed because Gilson did not appear at the hearing.
Then, less than two weeks before the former couple was found dead, Gilson filed for another emergency protective order against Duffey on July 10. She claimed that he had a gun, threatened to kill himself, and “went on the run”.
Court records show that Duffey was immediately ordered out of their home and ordered to stay 100 yards away from Gilson.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
Published 09:21 26 Jul 2026 GMT
Warning: This article may contain some distressing information.
Influencer's final heartbreaking posts have taken on a new meaning after she was allegedly killed by her estranged husband, just days after publicly accusing him of being a pedophile.
The Oklahoma mother-of-two, 43, had gone viral on TikTok less than two weeks before her death after sharing a video claiming she had "just found out" her husband, Jeremiah "Shawn" Duffey, 48, was a pedophile.
Gilson joined the popular Netflix documentary trend on the platform, where users jokingly pretend to be interviewed for a future documentary about dramatic events in their lives.
"Preparing for when Netflix drops a documentary about my soon to be ex husband who I just found out is a pedophile," she wrote over the clip.
In the caption, she added: "I wish I was joking."
Watch the video below:
The video quickly gained attention online and would become one of the final posts she shared before her death.
On July 23, Gilson and Duffey were found dead from gunshot wounds at her home in Owasso, Oklahoma, per PEOPLE.
According to KTUL, citing the Owasso Police Department (OPD), Gilson was allegedly shot by Duffey before he fatally shot himself. A child living at the home reportedly made the 911 call.
While police have not officially classified the incident as a murder-suicide, the circumstances are being investigated.
Court records show Gilson filed for an emergency protective order against Duffey on July 10, alleging he had a firearm, had threatened suicide and had "went on the run," according to The Oklahoman.
The order required Duffey to leave the family home immediately and remain at least 100 yards away from Gilson.
It was not the first time she had sought legal protection. Court records show Gilson also filed two protective orders against Duffey in 2021, although both cases were dismissed after she did not attend the scheduled hearings.
The same day Gilson filed for an emergency protective order, another woman also sought a protective order against Duffey on behalf of her 15-year-old daughter.
According to court records, the girl played on a youth basketball team coached by Duffey.
Her mother alleged Duffey kissed and touched the teenager before being caught by another coach.
She further claimed her daughter reported additional inappropriate behaviour, including messages from Duffey, invitations to his hotel room during a tournament and an offer of money "to keep her quiet."
The allegations had not been proven in court at the time of Duffey's death.
After the viral video accusing her estranged husband, Gilson made just two more TikTok posts.
On July 16, she shared a video celebrating a close friendship, writing: "Everyone talks about romantic love but no one talks about how female friendships literally save your life."
Her final post came on July 21, just two days before she was found dead.
Sharing a photo of herself looking out across the water from a boat, Gilson wrote: "May whatever the f*** that was never find me again." In the caption, she added: "Please God. 🫶🏼😔 #traumatok."
Loved ones have launched a GoFundMe to support Gilson's children after her death.
The fundraiser describes Gilson as "an incredible mom" and "an amazing mother, daughter and friend."
"Her children were the center of her world, and everything she did was for them. She loved them fiercely, worked hard to provide for them, and dreamed of giving them the best life possible," they added.
As of this writing, $25,110 has been raised of the $28K target.
Our thoughts are with Gilson's loved ones.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
Published 09:45 26 Jul 2026 GMT
Warning: This article may contain some distressing information.
Influencer Sara Gilson shared a chilling video on TikTok days before her estranged husband allegedly killed her.
The 43-year-old Oklahoma mother-of-two went viral earlier this month after taking part in the popular Netflix documentary trend, where users jokingly imagine themselves being interviewed for a future documentary about dramatic moments in their lives.
But Gilson's video carried a devastatingly serious message.
In the overlay text, she penned: "Preparing for when Netflix drops a documentary about my soon to be ex husband who I just found out is a pedophile."
In the caption, she added: "I wish I was joking."
The clip quickly spread across the platform and would become one of the last videos she shared before her death.
On July 23, Gilson and her estranged husband, Jeremiah "Shawn" Duffey, 48, were found dead from gunshot wounds at her home in Owasso, Oklahoma.
According to KTUL, Gilson was allegedly shot by Duffey before he fatally shot himself. A child who lived at the home reportedly made the 911 call.
Police have not officially classified the incident as a murder-suicide, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Court records show the influencer filed for an emergency protective order against her estranged husband on July 10, alleging he had a firearm, had threatened suicide and had "went on the run," according to The Oklahoman.
The emergency order required Duffey to leave the family home immediately and remain at least 100 yards away from Gilson.
It was not the first time she had sought protection. Court records show Gilson also filed two protective orders against Duffey in 2021, although both cases were dismissed after she did not appear at the scheduled hearings.
The same day Gilson filed for an emergency protective order, another woman also sought a protective order against Duffey on behalf of her 15-year-old daughter.
Per court records obtained by PEOPLE, the teenager played on a youth basketball team coached by Duffey.
Her mother alleged Duffey kissed and touched the girl before being caught by another coach.
She also claimed her daughter reported additional inappropriate behaviour, including messages from Duffey, invitations to his hotel room during a tournament and an offer of money "to keep her quiet."
The allegations had not been proven in court at the time of Duffey's death.
Following Gilson's death, loved ones launched a GoFundMe campaign to support her two children.
The fundraiser describes her as "an incredible mom" and "an amazing mother, daughter and friend."
It adds: "Her children were the center of her world, and everything she did was for them. She loved them fiercely, worked hard to provide for them, and dreamed of giving them the best life possible."
Our thoughts are with Gilson's family and loved ones.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
Published 11:26 26 Jul 2026 GMT
Warning: This article may contain some distressing information.
Influencer Sara Gilson had been granted a protective order against her estranged husband just weeks before she was found dead.
The Oklahoma mother-of-two, 43, and her estranged husband, Jeremiah "Shawn" Duffey, 48, were found dead from gunshot wounds at her home in Owasso on July 23.
According to the Owasso Police Department, Gilson was allegedly shot by Duffey before he fatally shot himself.
Police have not officially classified the incident as a murder-suicide, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The Oklahoman reported that Gilson filed for an emergency order of protection against Duffey in June 2026.
The filing resulted in Duffey being ordered to leave the family home and remain at least 100 yards away from Gilson through at least August 24.
It was not the first time she had sought legal protection. Gilson had also filed a restraining order against Duffey in 2021, although it was ultimately dismissed after she did not attend a hearing.
Another emergency protective order was also filed against Duffey in June 2026 by a woman acting on behalf of her 15-year-old daughter, who allegedly played on a youth basketball team he coached.
According to court records obtained by PEOPLE, the girl's mother alleged Duffey kissed and touched the teenager before being caught by another coach.
She also claimed her daughter later disclosed additional inappropriate behaviour, including messages from Duffey, invitations to his hotel room during a tournament and an offer of money "to keep her quiet."
The allegations had not been proven in court at the time of Duffey's death.
Before her allegations against Duffey went viral, Gilson posted an emotional message thanking supporters who had rallied around her and her family.
"Thank you for the army. Your thoughts, prayers and gift cards have meant more than you know," she wrote on TikTok on June 20, 2026.
"While I'm grieving and trying to process the worst thing imaginable, I'm solely focused on my children and their well-being. Their safety and mental health is my only concern at this time."
She continued: "We are not OK and I'm not sure I'll ever be the same, but God has been so faithful in this process and I feel his presence in everything I do."
Less than two weeks before she died, Gilson posted a video as part of TikTok's popular Netflix documentary trend, in which users jokingly imagine being interviewed for a future documentary.
Her post, however, carried a serious allegation.
The overlay text read: "Preparing for when Netflix drops a documentary about my soon to be ex husband who I just found out is a pedophile." In the caption, she added: "I wish I was joking."
The clip quickly spread across social media and became one of the final videos she shared.
Her last TikTok, posted on July 21, has since taken on an especially haunting significance.
Sharing a photograph of herself relaxing on a boat, she wrote: "May whatever the f*** that was never find me again."
She captioned the post: "Please God. 🫶🏼😔 #traumatok."
Newly released emergency dispatch recordings have also revealed the frantic moments before police arrived at Gilson's home.
Per PEOPLE, a minor family member called 911 to report a break-in.
In the dispatch audio, one operator said: "I'm trying to reach [the caller] back, but I could hear a female in the background screaming and crying. Some sort of loud bang in the background."
Moments later, another dispatcher reportedly told responding officers the situation involved a "male that we were looking for a few weeks ago after he got caught kissing a juvenile" and referenced "a gun."
Our thoughts are with Gilson's family and loved ones.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
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