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03-04-2025
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Brett Gardner's son died from carbon monoxide poisoning, Costa Rica authorities say
Miller Gardner -- the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner -- died from carbon monoxide poisoning, Costa Rican authorities have said citing a new toxicology report. Authorities conducted a blood test for carbon monoxide and found a saturation level of 64% in Gardner's body, Costa Rican officials said. Concentrations above 50% are considered lethal. Officials said that tests for other toxic substances -- and drugs like fentanyl -- came back negative. Miller passed away in his sleep nearly two weeks ago while on a family vacation. The hotel where Gardner died has not yet commented on the toxicology report, though previously said that high levels of carbon monoxide detected were in an adjacent mechanical room, not Miller's. MORE: Brett Gardner's son latest: Hotel disputes police's report of high carbon monoxide level in room Gardner died in his sleep on the morning of March 21, according to the family. The night before, the Gardners went out to dinner at a restaurant close to the resort and said they felt sick when they returned to the hotel, according to a Costa Rican source close to the investigation. A hotel spokesperson said the staff "dispatched a medical team immediately, including a licensed doctor, which arrived to handle the emergency situation." "Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile," the Gardners said. "We are so thankful to all who have reached out to offer support and encouragement during this difficult time and we are confident our faith, family, and friends will help us navigate this unimaginable loss." MORE: Asphyxiation ruled out as cause of death for former Yankees player Brett Gardner's son: Costa Rican National Police ABC News' Emily Shapiro contributed to this report. Brett Gardner's son died from carbon monoxide poisoning, Costa Rica authorities say originally appeared on
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01-04-2025
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High levels of carbon monoxide found in Miller Gardner's hotel room: Costa Rican police
High levels of carbon monoxide were detected in 14-year-old Miller Gardner's hotel room, Costa Rican police revealed more than one week after the son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner mysteriously died on a family vacation. The carbon monoxide was discovered while conducting tests last week in Miller Gardner's room at the exclusive Arenas Del Mar resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rican police said Monday. Miller Gardner's cause of death is not known and investigators are still waiting for final toxicology results. MORE: Son of former Yankees player Brett Gardner honored at opening day after his mysterious death in Costa Rica "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss," a spokesperson for the Arenas Del Mar resort said in a statement. "We trust that the forensic process will objectively, clearly, and conclusively clarify the causes of this unfortunate incident." "Out of respect for the ongoing judicial process and the family's privacy, we will refrain from commenting on any unconfirmed hypotheses or possible causes," the spokesperson continued. Miller Gardner died in his sleep on the morning of March 21, according to the family. MORE: Asphyxiation ruled out as cause of death for former Yankees player Brett Gardner's son: Costa Rican National Police The night before, the Gardners went out to dinner at a restaurant close to the resort, and they felt sick when they returned to the hotel, according to a Costa Rican source close to the investigation. A hotel spokesperson said the staff "dispatched a medical team immediately, including a licensed doctor, which arrived to handle the emergency situation." "Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile," the Gardners said. "We are so thankful to all who have reached out to offer support and encouragement during this difficult time and we are confident our faith, family, and friends will help us navigate this unimaginable loss." High levels of carbon monoxide found in Miller Gardner's hotel room: Costa Rican police originally appeared on
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27-03-2025
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Son of former Yankees player Brett Gardner honored at opening day after his mysterious death in Costa Rica
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, was honored with a moment of silence at the Yankees' opening day on Thursday, nearly one week after the teenager's mysterious death in Costa Rica. "Miller had a spark in his eyes, an outgoing and feisty personality, and a warm and loving nature," the Yankees said in a social media post on Thursday. "Miller grew up in the Yankees organization and had become a two-sport athlete, wearing his father's No. 11 on his football jersey." "The entire Yankees organization grieves this unimaginable loss with Brett, his wife Jessica, and their son Hunter," the team said. MORE: Search for 4 missing US soldiers now a recovery mission: Lithuanian minister of defense Miller Gardner died in his sleep Friday morning while his family was on vacation in Costa Rica, according to the family and the State Department. The Gardners were staying at the exclusive Arenas Del Mar Resort in Manuel Antonio. On Thursday, the Gardners went out to dinner at a restaurant close to the resort, and they felt sick when they returned to the hotel, according to a Costa Rican source close to the investigation. MORE: Asphyxiation ruled out as cause of death for former Yankees player Brett Gardner's son: Costa Rican National Police A hotel spokesperson said the staff "dispatched a medical team immediately, including a licensed doctor, which arrived to handle the emergency situation." Authorities are investigating if Miller Gardner was allergic to any of the medicine he was given, the source said. The autopsy is not complete, according to the source. But authorities have determined the teenager didn't die from asphyxiation because his respiratory tract was clear, officials with the Costa Rican National Police told ABC News. "We have so many questions and so few answers at this point," Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica Gardner, said in a statement released by the Yankees on Sunday. "Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile," the Gardners said. "We are so thankful to all who have reached out to offer support and encouragement during this difficult time and we are confident our faith, family, and friends will help us navigate this unimaginable loss." Brett Gardner spent his entire 14-season MLB career with the Yankees. He was named an American League All-Star in 2015 and won a Golden Glove Award in 2016. He retired after the 2021 season. Son of former Yankees player Brett Gardner honored at opening day after his mysterious death in Costa Rica originally appeared on
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25-03-2025
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Former Yankee Brett Gardner's son did not die by asphyxiation, Costa Rican police say
NEW YORK — The 14-year-old son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner did not die of asphyxiation, Costa Rican officials said Tuesday, ruling out a cause of death they had previously cited as a possibility. The Costa Rican National Police came to that conclusion because Miller Gardner's respiratory tract was clear, they told ABC News. Testing continues, but the results of an autopsy may not be available for three months, police said. Authorities had told outlets on Monday that they suspected Miller died of asphyxia due to possible 'food intoxication.' Miller died in his sleep on Friday morning after he, along with other family members, fell ill while on vacation, according to a statement shared by Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica. 'We have so many questions and so few answers at this point,' they said in their statement. Miller was the youngest of the Gardners' two sons. 'Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile,' Brett and Jessica Gardner said. 'He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and his friends. He lived life to the fullest every single day.' Brett Gardner, 41, was drafted by the Yankees in 2005 and spent his entire 14-year MLB career with the organization. He was part of the 2009 team that won the World Series and last played in 2021. 'Words feel insignificant and insufficient in trying to describe such an unimaginable loss,' the Yankees said in a statement. 'It wasn't just Brett who literally grew up in this organization for more than 17 years — so did his wife, Jessica, and their two boys, Hunter and Miller.'
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25-03-2025
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Asphyxiation ruled out as cause of death for former Yankees player Brett Gardner's son: Costa Rican National Police
Asphyxiation has been ruled out as the cause of death for the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, officials with the Costa Rican National Police told ABC News. Authorities determined Miller Gardner didn't die from asphyxiation because his respiratory tract was clear, police said. This comes one day after a Costa Rican government official had said Miller Gardner may have died from asphyxiation due to "food intoxication." More tests are being done to determine his cause of death, the Costa Rican National Police said Tuesday. It could take up to three months to complete the autopsy due to the significant demand in the country because of its high murder rate, police added. Authorities said they do not believe his death to be suspicious at this point in the investigation. Miller Gardner died in his sleep Friday morning while the family was on vacation in Costa Rica, according to the family and the State Department. MORE: Costa Rican officials suspect former Yankee's teen son died of 'food intoxication' The Gardner family was staying at the exclusive Arenas Del Mar Resort in Manuel Antonio. "We are deeply saddened by this loss, and our hearts go out to the family," a spokesperson for the resort said in a statement. "The factors that led to this tragic incident are unknown, and we are fully cooperating with authorities as they investigate." Police from the town of Quepos are leading the investigation and will be questioning the hotel employees on Tuesday, authorities said. Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica Gardner, said their youngest child died "after falling ill along with several other family members." "We have so many questions and so few answers at this point," the Gardners said on Sunday in a statement released by the Yankees. "Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile," Brett and Jessica Gardner said in the statement. "He lived life to the fullest every single day." Brett Gardner spent his entire 14-season MLB career with the Yankees and retired after the 2021 season. He was named an American League All-Star in 2015 and won a Golden Glove Award in 2016. He was also on the team that won the World Series in 2009. "Our hearts are heavy, and the Yankees family is filled with grief," the Yankees said in a statement. "It wasn't just Brett who literally grew up in this organization for more than 17 years -- so did his wife, Jessica, and their two boys, Hunter and Miller." "Our love for the Gardner family is unconditional and absolute, and we will offer our enduring support," the team said. Asphyxiation ruled out as cause of death for former Yankees player Brett Gardner's son: Costa Rican National Police originally appeared on
