Miller GardnerThe cause of death was confirmed by the authorities of Costa Rica.
14-year-old son of former New York Yankees Star Brett Gardner died of exposure to poisonous gas, including carbon monoxide poisoning, US Weekly Confirmed on Wednesday, April 2.
Miller’s cause of death revealed Randall ZúñigCEO of the Costa Rica judicial investigative agency (OIJ), which has shared toxicological results in a press statement.
“In the carboxyhemoglobin test, 64 percent saturation levels were found,” Zúñiga said. “In such cases, when concentrations exceed 50 percent of carboxyhemoglobin, it is considered deadly. In this particular case, with a 64 percent saturation, the level is obviously significantly above that deadly threshold. “
He continued, “Therefore, this confirms the police hypothesis that death is caused by exposure to poisonous gases, especially carbon monoxide. This is practically closed. The only step of the remaining is a report on the toxicology of the Department of Forensic Sciences OIJ, which will be forwarded to the Department of Legal Medicine, so that an expert may include it in the autopsy report. “
He noted that extra “Tests were also conducted, such as medication examination – including for Fentanil – and everyone returned negatively over the symptoms shown by the young Gardner. “
“In this particular case, a strictly scientific investigation was conducted, which allowed the establishment of the actual truth of the fact. In fact, during the autopsy, the bodies of the young Gardner showed a very specific layer that forms when a person dies from carbon monoxide poison or in gas.
Miller died on March 21 as he went with his family to Kostarika. They ached in the Arena del Mar on the beach and the rainforest of the rainforest when Miller’s body was found himself not responding.
Preliminary cause of death He ruled that asphyxia “after possible intoxication after obviously swallowed some food,” the Oiy reported 24. March.
However, Zúñiga said on Monday, March 31, Virtual communication to the press that Miller “may have died of inhaling” carbon monoxide.
OIJ official confirmed that “high levels of pollution of carbon monoxide” were discovered in a family hotel room as part of a test of a “specialized team for dangerous atmosphere” from the Fire Department and forensic engineering performed by OIJ investigators.
“It is also important to note that in addition to the (family) room there is a specialized machine gun, which is believed to have some form of contamination may have reached the guest rooms, which has potentially caused an incident,” he proposed at the time.
Zúñiga said that the OIJ had also informed the local fire brigade and the Ministry of Health to “take appropriate measures in connection with this confirmed pollution in the room.” He noted that the Oij was working in tandem with the FBI in the US while waiting for the results of toxicology.
“Nevertheless, initial research findings indicate that the incident was due to this pollution, with as many as 600 parts discovered per million – when the appropriate level should be zero in this case,” Zúñiga said on Monday.
Spokesman Arena del Mar and resort responded to the OIJ -A carbon monoxide reports Monday to US Weeklysaying, “We deeply regret the recent death of a minor in our facilities for unconfirmed causes. We express our sincere condolences to the child’s family and loved ones at this time of immense sadness.”
The statement added: “We believe that forensic procedure will objectively, clearly and fully clarify the real causes of this unfortunate incident. For now, the investigation will continue an analysis of the various theories presented by judicial authorities. “
Last month Miller’s parents – Brett, 41 and his wife, Jessica Gardner – He gave a tragic announcement that they had lost their son.
“With heavy hearts, we are sadly publishing the passage of our youngest son, Miller. He was 14 years old and left us too early after we got sick with several other family members while on vacation,” they said in a joint statement. “We have so many questions and so few answers at the moment, but we know he died peacefully in his dream in the morning on Friday, March 21st.”
They continued: “Miller was a beloved son and brother and we still can’t understand his life without his infectious smile. He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, family and his friends. He lived his life to the most part.”
On Sunday, March 30, A spokesman for the Printing Office of the Court Investigation Agency said Our that Miller’s body was fired But “out of respect for the family was not revealed to whom it was published.”
Our He later confirmed that the body could not be released from the morgue into the Costa Rica, unless a family member or legal representative submitted an official request. Miller’s autopsy is expected to be completed within two months.
While they are worn with loss and sadness, Garders is Respecting Miller’s legacy. Octarials published in Charleston in South Carolina Mail and courier On behalf of the family, she requested that donations in his honor be given a Make-a-Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization that fulfills the wishes of young people who fight life-threatening health conditions.
“Garden has repeatedly seen the impact of the organization on several occasions and have always been deeply touched by hope, power and inspiration that every desire provides for children and families facing difficult times,” Miller’s obituary read. “At this time of unimaginable loss, the family begs that joy and healing will come to others who share their sadness.”