Tragic Loss of 18-Month-Old Twins After Great-Grandmother Leaves Back Door Open — A Family’s Heartbreaking Story
By Ruth Kamau — May 26, 2025
Note: This story originally broke in March 2023 and is being republished due to its lasting impact.
In a devastating tragedy that has shaken an Oklahoma City community, twin toddlers Locklyn and Loreli, just 18 months old, drowned in their family’s backyard pool. The heartbreaking accident occurred after their great-grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, unintentionally left the back door open, allowing the children to wander outside unnoticed.
Jenny Callazzo, a 37-year-old boutique owner and devoted mother, discovered her precious twins unconscious in the pool on a quiet Thursday morning. Despite frantic resuscitation efforts by paramedics, the toddlers were pronounced dead two hours later — a loss that has left the family and community shattered.
Jenny lives in a $565,000 home alongside her husband Sonny, a 42-year-old marketing executive, their six children, and her grandmother. According to relatives, the tragic chain of events began when the great-grandmother’s cognitive decline led to the critical oversight that opened the door to this unimaginable heartbreak.
Aerial images of the home reveal a pool with a murky, algae-covered surface — a stark reminder of the hidden dangers that pools can pose if left unsecured. Authorities continue to investigate the tragedy but have confirmed no foul play is suspected.
Just days before the tragedy, Jenny had shared joyful photos of Locklyn and Loreli playing happily outside — innocent moments now forever frozen in time. Neighbors recall the gut-wrenching sight of a distraught Jenny being comforted as paramedics desperately fought to save her beloved children.
To aid the family with unforeseen costs during this overwhelming time, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched, calling on the community’s compassion and support.
Laura Gamino, injury prevention coordinator at OU Health, emphasized the silent dangers water poses to young children. She urged parents to remain vigilant, noting how toddlers can drown quickly and quietly, lacking the skills to escape water hazards. Gamino strongly recommends installing secure, 4-foot-high fencing with locked gates around pools to protect young children.
This tragic loss of Locklyn and Loreli is a heart-wrenching reminder of the fragility of life and the critical importance of water safety. As the community mourns, their story calls us all to raise awareness, take preventative action, and safeguard our most precious treasures — our children.
In memory of these beautiful twins, let us unite in education and vigilance, ensuring that no family suffers a similar fate. The safety of our children depends on it.
