Kimberly Langwell, 34, and her 15-year-old daughter Tiffani were embarking on a new chapter in their lives. Kimberly had recently left a challenging relationship and was focused on creating a better future for herself and her child. The catalyst for her departure was the discovery of her ex-boyfriend’s infidelity with a friend. Following the breakup, Kimberly found solace in a new relationship with a coworker named Ken Weatherford.
On a fateful day in July 1999, Kimberly went missing after informing her daughter that she would be visiting her ex-boyfriend, Terry Rose, to assist with a home renovation project. Despite promising to return for dinner with her daughter and Ken, Kimberly never made it home. Her abandoned car was later found in a parking lot with her belongings inside but no sign of her.
Authorities questioned Rose, who claimed Kimberly had briefly visited him before leaving. Further investigation led to a former employee of Rose, David Wiley, who eventually confessed to his involvement in the case. Wiley revealed that Rose had enlisted his help in disposing of Kimberly’s body after a heated argument led to her tragic death.
Years later, in 2025, Rose accepted a plea deal and admitted to the murder in court. The details of the case shocked many, including Kimberly’s daughter Tiffani, who shared her heartbreaking perspective on the loss of her mother. Rose, now 68, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, with the judge expressing regret for not pursuing a harsher penalty. The truth about Kimberly’s fate had finally come to light after years of uncertainty and pain for her loved ones.
