Who is Sara Gilson? Influencer killed by husband weeks after accusing him of pedophilia on TikTok

Gilson died in an alleged murder-suicide weeks after posting allegations against her estranged husband

Influencer Sara Gilson was killed in an alleged murder-suicide involving her estranged husband less than two weeks after accusing him of being a paedophile in a TikTok video. 

According to authorities, Gilson, 43, and Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey, 48, were found dead with gunshot wounds at Gilson's home in Owasso, Oklahoma, on July 23.

Police said Gilson was fatally shot by Duffey, who then shot himself. A child living at the home reportedly made the emergency call that led officers to the scene.

On July 11, Gilson shared a TikTok video following a popular documentary-themed trend. The text on the video read, “Preparing for when Netflix drops a documentary about my soon to be ex husband who I just found out is a pedophile.”

@mrsgilson

I wish I was joking. #plottwist #netflix #documentary

♬ original sound - Sara 🌸🐚🌺

The caption added, “I wish I was joking. #plottwist #netflix #documentary.”

Court records reviewed by People show Gilson had previously sought protective orders against Duffey in 2021.

Those cases were dismissed after she did not attend the hearings. On June 10 this year, she filed for an emergency protective order, alleging Duffey had a firearm, threatened suicide and “went on the run”.

The order required him to leave the family home and remain at least 100 yards away from her. It was later extended until August 24.

Gilson worked as a hairstylist and built a following as a TikTok influencer, where she sold clothes and jewelry.

The same day, a separate protective order was filed on behalf of a 15-year-old girl who had played on a youth basketball team coached by Duffey.

According to court filings, the girl's mother alleged he kissed and touched her daughter, sent her messages, invited her to his hotel room during a tournament and offered her money “to keep her quiet”.

No criminal conviction had been reported in relation to the allegations against Duffey at the time of publication.