VERDIGRIS, Okla. – Two fathers from Green Country are pushing for a change in the law after their children were killed by their mother in a tragic murder-suicide that took place in Verdigris. Last July, Brandy McCaslin killed her 9-month-old son Billy, 5-year-old son Bryce, and 11-year-old daughter Noe during a supervised visitation.
Noe and Billy’s fathers, Ryan McGee and Billy Jacobson, are now working on a new senate bill, Senate Bill 1756, with the hope of making changes to benefit other children and families. They have named it The Three Angels Law, with the intention of reforming how supervised custody works.
McGee carries a picture of his daughter Noe with him everywhere he goes, describing her as an “all-around awesome, amazing kid.” He expressed the deep love and loss he feels, emphasizing that Noe’s life was taken too soon.
The grieving fathers believe that the system failed them leading up to the tragic incident, and they are convinced that things might have been different if there had been additional protections in place. They are advocating for new legislation that would require anyone supervising a visit to undergo training and also mandate treatment for mental health or addiction issues before custody or visitation is allowed.
The heartbreaking event has spurred the fathers to take action, and they are working closely with legislators on the new bill. They are committed to continuing their fight for further changes to the law, including more support for fathers in custody and visitation rights. Despite their immense grief, they have found a new purpose in advocating for these changes, hoping to prevent any other parent from going through a similar tragedy.
Senate Bill 1756 has already had its first reading and has been referred to the judiciary, showing that the fathers’ efforts are making progress. Their dedication to turning their personal tragedy into meaningful change is a testament to their love for their children and their determination to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Their willingness to share their story and push for legislative change is an inspiration, as they use their own grief to advocate for others, knowing that they are making a positive impact in honor of their beloved children.