High levels of carbon monoxide were discovered in Miller Garner’s hotel room, an official now confirms. Miller tragically passed away while on vacation with his family at the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort on a fateful Friday, March 21.
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The General Director of Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency, Randall Zúñiga, has revealed new insights into Miller Garner’s untimely death. In a video statement released on the agency’s YouTube account on Monday, March 31, Zúñiga stated that a hazardous atmospheres team conducted tests in the room where Miller and his family were staying. The tests indicated a dangerous level of carbon monoxide contamination in the room, leading authorities to investigate the possibility that Miller succumbed to inhaling these toxic gases.
Zúñiga further elaborated that there is a specialised machine room adjacent to the guest room, suspected of harbouring some form of contamination that may have seeped into the living quarters. The fire department and the Ministry of Health were promptly informed of the alarming findings. Zúñiga stressed the significance of awaiting the final results of the forensic toxicology to ascertain the exact cause of Miller’s tragic demise.
The investigation into the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner continues, with no conclusive findings as of now. Brett’s manager declined to comment on the carbon monoxide update when contacted by PEOPLE. The publication also reached out to the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort for their response to the distressing revelation.
Juan Pablo Alvarado Garcia from Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency previously confirmed to PEOPLE that the initial cause of death due to asphyxiation in Miller’s case has been ruled out. Following a meeting with a doctor from the Forensic Pathology Section, it was determined that no respiratory abnormalities were evident upon examination of Miller’s body.
Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency announced on Monday morning that Miller’s body was released by the local medical examiner’s office on Wednesday, March 26. The ongoing investigation seeks to shed light on the circumstances surrounding Miller Garner’s tragic passing, providing much-needed closure to his grieving loved ones.
As the community awaits further developments in this heartbreaking case, the details emerging from the investigation prompt concerns about the safety protocols in place at the resort. The devastating loss of a young life underscores the importance of stringent measures to prevent such tragic incidents from occurring in the future.