Oklahoma triple murder-suicide: Mom, 39, kills 10-month-old baby boy, 6-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter
Oklahoma investigators have identified the woman responsible for the tragic deaths of her three children and herself after an intense standoff with police in Verdigris on Thursday.
The woman, identified as Brandy McCaslin, 39, took the lives of her children before ending her own, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).
The triple murder-suicide occurred in the small town of Verdigris, just northeast of Tulsa. Police officers on patrol noticed fireworks outside a home near East Dogwood Court and Cypress Street around 4 p.m. on Thursday, prompting them to investigate further. They found an armed and barricaded woman, leading to a standoff that lasted for three hours.
Multiple responding agencies, including a SWAT team from the Cherokee Nation, were called in to assist. Unfortunately, despite efforts to make contact with the woman, there was no response.
After gaining entry into the home, officers discovered the lifeless bodies of McCaslin and her three children. The victims were identified as 10-month-old Billy Jacobson, 6-year-old son Bryce, and 11-year-old daughter Noe.
The OSBI confirmed that McCaslin was responsible for fatally shooting her children before turning the weapon on herself.
Neighbors of the family set up a memorial for the children on a tree in front of the house to pay their respects.
Witnesses recounted the heartbreaking scene during the standoff, expressing sympathy for the police officers involved. The community is deeply saddened by the loss, especially knowing that the innocent children had nothing to do with the tragic events.
Those who knew the family described the children as normal, happy kids, and the community grieves their untimely deaths. The authorities are continuing their investigation in collaboration with the Verdigris Police Department to understand the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident.
