Overview

• Costa Rican investigators identified carbon monoxide poisoning as a likely cause of Miller Gardner's death, based on high contamination levels in his hotel room.
• The family's hotel room was situated next to a machine room, believed to be the source of the carbon monoxide leak, with levels reaching 600 parts per million.
• The investigation remains ongoing, with final toxicology and forensic results expected in the coming months, and the FBI assisting Costa Rican authorities.
• The Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort expressed condolences and stated its cooperation with the investigation while avoiding speculation on the cause of death.
• The tragedy has highlighted broader safety concerns about carbon monoxide exposure in hotels, as similar incidents have been reported in Costa Rica recently.