18-Month-Old Twin Toddlers Die After a Back Door Is Left Open, Leading to a Pool Tragedy
A family in Oklahoma City is mourning the sudden loss of twin toddlers, Locklyn and Loreli Callazzo, after the children wandered outside through an open back door and were later found in the home’s backyard swimming pool, according to reports from local officials and family accounts.
What happened
The incident occurred on the morning of March 16, 2023, at the family’s residence in Oklahoma City. The twins were described by loved ones as inseparable and full of personality—often doing everything together.
Officials said the children were able to get outside after a back door was left open, creating a direct path to the pool area. In local reporting, police indicated the door may have been left open by a relative living in the home who had Alzheimer’s.
Key details reported by officials and family
- Victims: Locklyn and Loreli Callazzo (twin toddlers).
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- How they got outside: Reports say the back door was left open, providing an exit to the backyard and pool area.
- Emergency call: Their mother called 911 at 10:43 a.m., after which first responders arrived and attempted lifesaving measures.
- Investigation: Authorities treated the deaths as a tragic accident, while continuing standard investigative procedures.
A narrow window of time
According to information shared by fire officials, the twins may have been out of their mother’s sight for around 10 minutes or less. The mother was reportedly at home at the time, occupied with household responsibilities, including caring for other children.
Local authorities emphasized that whenever a child dies, investigators must work to confirm the sequence of events and ensure all facts are established clearly.
Family grief and community response
Family friends described the aftermath as overwhelming, with relatives trying to cope “minute by minute.” Their godmother, Dawn Lemons, spoke publicly about the twins’ personalities and the devastation their parents and siblings were experiencing.
Community support quickly formed around the family. Reports noted:
- A GoFundMe was set up to help with funeral expenses.
- A candlelight vigil was scheduled for Saturday, March 25 at 7 p.m., at Route 66 Park Shelter in Oklahoma City.
Why this story is a painful safety reminder
Child water incidents can happen quickly and silently, and safety experts often stress layered prevention rather than relying on a single safeguard. Situations involving open doors, distracted moments, or family members with cognitive impairments can raise risks—especially when a pool is close to the home’s exits.
Common prevention layers often highlighted by safety authorities include:
- Self-latching, child-resistant doors leading outside
- Pool barriers/fencing and locked gates
- Close, active supervision whenever water is nearby
- Alarms (door and pool-area) as backup alerts
Closing
The deaths of Locklyn and Loreli Callazzo have left a family and community grieving—and have renewed attention on how fast a routine moment can turn into tragedy when young children gain unexpected access to water.
