Twin toddlers, Locklyn and Loreli, only 18 months old, tragically lost their lives in a heartbreaking accident in their family’s backyard pool in Oklahoma City. The siblings had wandered outside unnoticed after a door was reportedly left open by their great-grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. It is believed that the door, usually kept shut for safety, was unintentionally left ajar, providing the toddlers access to the pool area.
The children’s mother, Jenny Callazzo, discovered the twins unresponsive in the murky water. The image of her heartbreak is something the community will not soon forget. Despite desperate attempts to save them, both Locklyn and Loreli were pronounced dead shortly after. The quiet stillness of that tragic morning has since been replaced with grief, disbelief, and endless questions of what might have been done differently.
Jenny, a devoted mother of six, had posted a photo of the twins just days earlier, capturing their joyful faces with the innocent caption: “just want to play outside.” The post, once a sweet snapshot of toddler life, now serves as a haunting reminder of how quickly tragedy can strike. Those words now echo painfully in the hearts of those who knew the family.
The Callazzo household, shared by several family members including the children’s great-grandmother, had always been filled with love and activity. With six children under one roof, the home was a lively, joyful place. That very vibrancy now contrasts sharply with the quiet sorrow that has taken its place since the accident occurred.
Police responded quickly to the scene and are currently investigating the events leading up to the tragedy. Early findings suggest the incident was a heartbreaking accident, not a result of negligence or intent. Authorities have expressed deep sympathy and emphasized the complexity of families dealing with cognitive illnesses like Alzheimer’s.
Experts in child safety have weighed in, warning that drowning is often silent and can happen in seconds. Unlike in movies, there is often no splashing or yelling—just a quiet slipping away. They urge all families with backyard pools to invest in multiple layers of protection: locked doors, high latches, pool covers, and especially secure fencing that completely separates the pool from the house.
In the wake of the loss, friends and community members have rallied around the Callazzo family, offering meals, support, and financial help. A GoFundMe page has been created to assist with funeral costs and any other unexpected expenses the family may face. The campaign has drawn support from both local residents and strangers moved by the twins’ story.
Many in the community have expressed their condolences through prayers, flowers, and heartfelt messages. Vigils have been held, and neighbors have shared stories of the twins’ playful spirits—how they laughed together, held hands when they walked, and seemed to speak their own secret language. They were, as many said, inseparable from birth until the end.
Jenny and her family are now navigating unimaginable grief. In their sorrow, they have chosen to raise awareness about pool safety and the challenges of caring for family members with Alzheimer’s. Their hope is that, through this devastating experience, other families might be spared a similar loss.
Locklyn and Loreli’s story is a painful reminder of how precious—and fragile—life is. The twins may be gone, but their memory lives on in the hearts of all who knew them and in the determination of a community now committed to making sure such a tragedy never happens again.