Thanksgiving Tragedy: Three Kannin Children Die in Kenosha Apartment Fire

What started as a night of gratitude ended in unspeakable devastation. Flames ripped through a Wisconsin apartment, claiming the lives of three young siblings and leaving their mother shattered.

Fire Strikes Late Thanksgiving Night

On November 27, 2025, late into Thanksgiving night, an apartment fire in Kenosha took the lives of Rylee, Connor, and Alena Kannin. The children had been staying with their father. Firefighters and police rushed to the scene at 10:39 p.m. in the 5200 block of 43rd Avenue.

Despite the first responders’ swift actions, the fire proved deadly. Ten-year-old Rylee and nine-year-old Connor were found dead at the scene. Their seven-year-old sister, Alena, was airlifted to a nearby hospital but later died from her injuries. Their father survived and received treatment for smoke inhalation. Neighboring families affected by the blaze were aided by the Disaster Response Team.

Authorities have not yet determined the fire’s cause. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Marty Howard at 262-605-5284 or Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.

A Mother’s Agony

Jourdan Feasby spent the morning with her children before sending them to their father’s home, following their custody arrangement. She could never have imagined it would be the last time she saw them.

Speaking to CBS58, Feasby shared her heartbreak: “I was so excited for Christmas shopping, but now it’s just caskets. They brought all of this light that now I don’t have.”

Feasby is not only grieving — she is demanding answers. She questioned her ex-partner’s account of the night, highlighting inconsistencies. She said, “If I were in that situation, without a doubt, my kids would’ve been out or I would’ve been dead with them.”

Questions Surround the Father’s Story

Days after the fire, Feasby spoke out on Facebook. She shared screenshots that raised alarming concerns about the father’s version of events. She claimed the smoke detectors had allegedly been removed because he was a smoker.

Feasby asked chilling questions: if the children were severely burned, why was he unscathed? Why didn’t he rescue them first or call 911 immediately? She doubted that he and his sister had tried to save the children, pointing out that his sister, who has asthma, was never checked for smoke inhalation.

Feasby urged other parents to stay close to their children, especially this Christmas, saying, “If you see fire, grab your children.”

A Pledge for Truth and Justice

Feasby has faced accusations from the father’s family, but she remains steadfast. She is cooperating with investigators and seeks answers. She suspects her ex-partner may not have been home when the fire started.

Feasby also called on anyone with Ring or cellphone footage to come forward. She emphasized that her goal is not to attack, but to uncover the truth.

“I have enough time now,” she wrote. “I’ll spend every second investigating and finding answers. They will get justice.”

Community Rallies to Support Family

In the wake of the tragedy, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to cover funeral costs. Terren Carleton, the fundraiser organizer, described the children as “brilliant and had so much to give to this world.”

Carleton also expressed support for the father and hopes the community will rally around the family in this difficult time.

Our deepest condolences go out to the Kannin family and all affected by this heartbreaking event.