The Oklahoma City community is heartbroken over the devastating loss of 2-year-old Locklynn (“Locklyn”) McGuire, who was fatally mauled by one of her family’s dogs on November 18, 2025. Yahoo+2KOCO+2
According to authorities, Locklynn’s parents, Jordan McGuire (34) and Darci Lambert (24), have been arrested and are facing second-degree murder charges for their alleged failure to protect her. Yahoo+1
Officials say the Oklahoma City Police Department’s Crimes Against Children unit responded to a welfare call at the family’s home in the 1500 block of Northeast 26th Street. KOCO When they entered, they found Locklynn deceased, with significant bite wounds. KOCO
Court documents reportedly reveal a chilling detail: Locklynn had been locked in a room with the dog that attacked her, and her bedroom door was secured with a double-sided toddler lock — preventing her from getting out. KOCO+1
Even more tragically, this was not the first incident. According to the arrest affidavit, Locklynn had been attacked by the same dog earlier in November, suffering an injury so severe her ear was partially severed. KOCO+1 However, the February incident was not reported to animal welfare or the police at the time, though the Department of Human Services (OKDHS) was made aware. KOCO
Following Locklynn’s death, Animal Welfare removed all four dogs from the home. Authorities noted that three of the dogs appeared malnourished. KOCO
Family members and friends describe Locklynn as “pure light,” curious, gentle, and joyful — a little girl whose smile “could brighten even the hardest day.” KOCO A GoFundMe has been created to help with memorial and funeral expenses. People.com+1
As the investigation continues, many in Oklahoma City are calling for a deeper conversation about pet safety, parental responsibility, and how to prevent such heartbreaking tragedies in the future.
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