On November 20, 2023, Alaska State Troopers conducted a welfare check at a residence in Wasilla, Alaska, where they discovered the bodies of 31-year-old Kelsey Ables and her 7-year-old son, Kason Ables, along with 45-year-old Ryan Casey. Investigations revealed that Casey, Kelsey's boyfriend, had fatally shot her and Kason before taking his own life. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation's Mat-Su Major Crime Unit is overseeing the case, and the State Medical Examiner's Office has taken possession of the bodies for autopsy.
Kason Levi Michael Ables was born on September 25, 2016, and was a resident of Wasilla. He and his mother were tragically taken in this incident, leaving their family and community in mourning. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist Kelsey's parents with travel expenses to Alaska and funeral arrangements for both Kelsey and Kason.
This incident has highlighted the devastating impact of domestic violence. Authorities encourage individuals experiencing domestic violence to seek support through resources such as the Abused Women's Aid in Crisis 24-hour support line at 272-0100. A comprehensive list of Alaska shelters and victim services providers is also available for those in need.
