The facilitator Sarah Gilson allegedly killed by her husband, Shawn Duffeyafter a few weeks accusing him of being a rapist.
Tulsa's ABC affiliate reported on July 23, 2026, that Gilson and Duffey were found dead in their Oklahoma City home after the shooting. A family member of the children who was present at the scene is said to have told investigators that the estranged couple had committed suicide.
Two weeks ago, Gilson surprised his 43,000 TikTok followers by accusing Duffey of pedophilia and insisting they would soon be “broken up”. (Duffey did not speak publicly about the allegations before his death.)
The investigation into the alleged suicide is ongoing, as of publication. Gilson is survived by two children from a previous relationship.
Keep scrolling for more information about Gilson below.
Sara Gilson was a Fashion and Lifestyle influencer
Shocking content about Duffey was not uncommon on Gilson's TikTok account. The hairdresser has gained over 40,000 followers for her comments on fashion trends and parenting her two children.
Her TikTok bio emphasized to followers that her fashion videos are only posted “found by Amazon [that] I actually use it.”
Sara Gilson Publicly Accused Husband Shawn Duffey of Pedophilia Before Their Deaths
On July 11, Gilson surprised her TikTok followers with a video about her “soon to be” ex-husband Duffey. The clip showed him sitting in front of a neutral background, as if filming an interview for a documentary or reality show.
“I'm getting ready for Netflix to release a documentary about my soon-to-be-husband, who I just found out is a rapist,” she wrote in the piece.
He added, “I wish I was kidding.”
@mrsgilson I wish I was kidding. #plottwist #netflix #documentary
♬ original sound – Sara 🌸🐚🌺
The video followed a popular viral trend but its shocking content quickly went viral. As of publication, the clip has received more than 830,000 “likes” and generated more than 25,000 comments.
Duffey never answered the allegations of his wife, whom he did not know before their death.
Sara Gilson Filed a Restraining Order against Shawn Duffey
The Oklahoman reports that Gilson filed for an emergency order of protection against Duffey in June 2026. As a result, Duffey was ordered to leave the family home and stay at least 100 yards away from Gilson until at least August 24.
According to Oulet, Gilson previously filed a restraining order against Duffey in 2021, though it was eventually dismissed because he did not pursue the matter.
Another woman filed a separate order of protection against Duffey in June 2026, on behalf of her daughter, a 15-year-old girl who allegedly played on a youth basketball team that Duffey coached, according to Duffey. People.
Sara Gilson Thanked Fans For Their Support In The Weeks Before Her Death
Before her viral TikTok video, Gilson publicly thanked her fans for standing by her through her split from Duffey.
“Thank you for the army. Your thoughts, prayers and gift cards mean more than you know,” she wrote on TikTok on June 20, 2026. “While I am in grief and trying to process the worst thing imaginable, I am only focused on my children and their well-being. Their safety and mental health are my only concerns at this time.”
He concluded by saying, “We are not perfect and I am not sure I will ever be the same, but God has been very faithful in this process and I feel his presence in everything I do.”
Shawn Duffey and Sara Gilson
Courtesy of TikTok / Sara GilsonGilson last shared a TikTok on July 21, 2023, where he wrote a shocking message about a picture of himself relaxing on a boat.
“As if anything could find me again,” he wrote. “Please God. 🫶🏼😔 #traumatok.”
911 Dispatchers Reveal Shocking Information About Day of Alleged Shooting
Per Peopleemergency dispatchers reported hearing Gilson “screaming and crying” before he was found dead by police. A younger family member called 911 to report a home burglary.
“I'm trying to reach out [the caller] back, but I heard a woman behind me screaming and crying. Some kind of loud noise in the background,” the dispatcher relayed on the recording.
Moments later, the dispatcher said the situation involved “a man we were looking for a few weeks ago after he was caught kissing a young child” and pointing “at a gun.”
Sara Gilson and Shawn Duffey were found dead in their home
Police arrived at Gilson's home in Owasso, near Oklahoma City, around 11:18 p.m. local time on July 23, 2026.
The estranged couple were found dead at the scene. A family member later told the police that he suspected the incident was a suicide.
The Owasso Police Department has not yet confirmed that the deaths were the result of a suicide attempt, but an ongoing investigation is ongoing, as of publication.
GoFundMe Set Up For Sara Gilson's Children
A fundraiser for Gilson's two children has raised more than $23,000, as of publication.
“Last night, our good friend, Sara, was tragically taken from us in an unimaginable act of violence. Her sudden and tragic loss has left the entire community devastated, but the greatest loss is felt by her two precious children, who must now face life without their loving mother,” the message on GoFundMe read. Sarah was an amazing mother. His children were the center of the world, and everything he did was for them. He loved them dearly, worked hard to provide for them, and wished to give them the best life possible.
The statement continued, “We are creating this GoFundMe to help support Sara's children as they face the difficult days, months, and years ahead. Donations will help provide for their current needs, counseling, education, funeral expenses, and other expenses that arise as they begin this unimaginable journey without their mother.”
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