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Yahoo
31-03-2025
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Cause of death determined for 3 young American women who died at Belize resort
(KTLA) – A cause of death has been determined for three young women from the United States found dead in their hotel room at a resort in San Pedro, Belize, late last month, NBC News reported. The trio were found dead on Feb. 22 in a room at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort after housekeepers reported to management that there had been no answer to knocks at the door for a second consecutive day. Mexican Mafia associates found guilty of murdering federal inmate Investigators in Belize reported finding the bodies of the women, identified as 26-year-old Wafae El Arar, 24-year-old Imane Mallah and 23-year-old Kaoutar Naqqad, in the room with alcohol, vomit and 'gummies' present. Autopsy reports later found that none of the women had any illicit substances in their systems. On Feb. 26, Belize Fire Chief Colin Gillet told a Belizean television outlet that carbon monoxide poisoning had not been an issue in the deaths. However, the resort was temporarily shuttered, and a second round of testing was ordered, according to NBC News. On March 27, the executive director of Belize's National Forensic Science Services reported to local news outlets that all three women died from lethal levels of carbon monoxide in their systems. The resort, meanwhile, had already reopened on March 19, saying in a statement that 'all possible steps' had been taken to ensure the safety of its guests and that there was 'no further indication of dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in any of the units,' NBC reported. Patrick M. Keefe Jr., mayor of Revere, Massachusetts, where the young women are from, described the trio as 'daughters, friends and contributors to our city,' NBC noted in earlier reporting on the incident. Family members of the women have reportedly been concerned with the integrity of the investigation. The Massachusetts chief medical examiner's office plans to run its own tests to determine the manner and cause of death. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
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Cause of death determined for 3 young U.S. women found dead at Belize resort
A cause of death has been determined for three young women from the United States found dead in their hotel room at a resort in San Pedro, Belize, late last month, NBC News reported. The trio were discovered deceased on Feb. 22 in a room at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort after housekeepers reported to management that there had been no answer to knocks at the door for a second consecutive day. Investigators in Belize reported finding the bodies of the women, identified as 26-year-old Wafae El Arar, 24-year-old Imane Mallah and 23-year-old Kaoutar Naqqad, in the room with alcohol, vomit and 'gummies' present. Autopsy reports later found that none of the women had any illicit substances in their systems. On February 26, Belize Fire Chief Colin Gillet told a Belizean television outlet that carbon monoxide poisoning had not been an issue in the deaths. However, the resort was temporarily shuttered, and a second round of testing was ordered, according to NBC News. On March 27, the executive director of Belize's National Forensic Science Services reported to local news outlets that all three women died from lethal levels of carbon monoxide in their systems. The resort, meanwhile, had already reopened on March 19, saying in a statement that 'all possible steps' had been taken to ensure the safety of its guests and that there was 'No further indication of dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in any of the units,' NBC reported. Patrick M. Keefe Jr., mayor of Revere, Massachusetts, where the young women are from, described the trio as 'daughters, friends and contributors to our city,' NBC noted in earlier reporting on the incident. Family members of the women have reportedly been concerned with the integrity of the investigation. The Massachusetts chief medical examiner's office plans to run its own tests to determine the manner and cause of death. A former British child star turned philanthropist and professional speaker living in Malibu, Rory Sykes, was determined to have died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning during the recent Palisades fire that killed at least a dozen people in after it ignited on Jan. 7. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
29-03-2025
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- USA Today
3 US tourists reportedly died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Belizean luxury resort
3 US tourists reportedly died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Belizean luxury resort The three women were all reportedly exposed to carbon monoxide before their deaths, with each registering carbon monoxide saturation levels of around 60%. Show Caption Hide Caption Three Massachusetts women found dead at Belize resort Three tourists from Massachusetts were found dead at a beach resort in Belize under mysterious circumstances. unbranded - Newsworthy Three U.S. tourists who were found dead in a luxury resort in Belize reportedly died from carbon monoxide poisoning. The three Revere, Massachusetts women — Kaoutar Naqqad, 23; Imane Mallah, 24; and Wafae El-Arar, 26 — were found dead inside their room at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro on Feb. 22, according to WCVB and CBS News. Gian Cho, executive director of the Belize National Forensic Science Service, confirmed in a toxicology report obtained by the outlets that the three women died of acute pulmonary edema, which was triggered by excessive carbon monoxide exposure. The tourists were all exposed to carbon monoxide before their deaths, with each registering carbon monoxide saturation levels of around 60%, according to the toxicology report reviewed by CBS News. A fatal level is 40%. Police believe the women may have been exposed to the gas from a faulty heater in their hotel room, WCVB reported. "Their bodies exhibited no signs of injuries," Belize Police Commissioner Chester Williams said, per the Boston, Massachusetts-based TV station. "Police also saw inside their room what appeared to be vomiting beside each female." USA TODAY contacted the Belize National Forensic Science Service and Belizean police on Thursday but has not received a response. Women's families urged Belizean authorities to share more information As a result of the findings, Williams also said authorities have conducted a second test of the hotel room for carbon monoxide after initial testing turned up negative, CBS News reported. He said they are still awaiting the final results. "We are deeply alarmed by news reports which suggest that carbon monoxide levels in the hotel could have been at dangerously high levels and that the resort has now suddenly closed without public explanation," the three women's families said in a joint statement earlier this week shared with NBC Boston. "We believe the families of all guests – past and future – deserve a clear explanation for this action." "We respectfully urge the resort's management and Belizean authorities to share any information they have immediately, so that no other family has to endure the unimaginable pain we must now bear. Our loved ones deserve transparency and all who visit Belize, especially the resort, deserve to know they are safe," it continued. Gummies and alcohol found in the three women's hotel room Last month, Belize police said they only found alcohol and "gummies" in the hotel room where the women were discovered but WCVB said the toxicology report did not detect drugs in their systems. Williams did not clarify if the gummies contained THC. "The police did a thorough search of the scene, along with the pathologists ... There was nothing of substance that could have been found other than alcohol and some gummies," Williams said at the time, per Channel5Belize and 7NewsBelize. 'We're not saying at this time that the gummies cause death, but we're looking at every possibility.' The police commissioner added that investigators were looking into whether the gummies were bought locally or if the women brought them on the trip. Security footage showed the women entering their room on Thursday, but no video was captured of them leaving or anyone going inside before they were discovered on Saturday, according to local reports, citing Belize police. "Based on what the pathologist said when he visited on Saturday evening is that they could have been dead 20 hours prior, so that would take us back to Friday or Thursday that they eventually died," Williams said. Revere mayor says Belizean authorities lack transparency The city of Revere, located about seven miles outside of Boston, continues to mourn the three women, with Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. releasing a statement upon their deaths. "I was deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of Kaoutar Naqqad, Imane Mallah, and Wafae El-Arar, three young women who were valued members of the Revere community," Keefe said. "On behalf of the entire City of Revere, I extend my condolences to their families and loved ones during this time of unimaginable loss." The mayor also questioned the three women's deaths and the Belizean authorities' pending investigation. "The information we have received thus far from the Belizean authorities leaves our grieving community with too many questions: These are daughters, friends, and contributors to our City, and I have heard widespread concern from the families and community members about the lack of transparency in this investigation, and the media narrative painted by Belizean authorities," Keefe said. An odorless gas blamed for deaths: How to stay safe Keefe also noted that the Department of State issued a Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" travel advisory for the country in December due to increased crime risks, adding that state officials will "exhaust all avenues, both domestic and abroad, to ensure proper and fair analysis of this case." The families of Kaoutar, Wafae, and Imane have created GoFundMe pages to raise money for funerals and other expenses related to their deaths, which have raised more than $90,000 in total. 'The City of Revere extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the three local women who tragically and unexpectedly passed away in Belize,' a Facebook post from the city said.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
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3 Americans in Belize died from carbon monoxide in hotel room, officials say
Three American women who were discovered dead in a Belize resort hotel room last month died from carbon monoxide poisoning, their families said. A joint statement this week from their families cites the U.S. Embassy in Belize and says the women died from "acute carbon monoxide poisoning, likely caused by a faulty instant water heater." Wafae El Arar, 26; Imane Mallah, 24; and Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, were found dead in their San Pedro hotel room Feb. 22, officials said. Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. of Revere, Massachusetts, has described the women as "daughters, friends and contributors to our city." On Thursday, Belize National Forensic Science Service's executive director told local news stations the women had lethal levels of carboxyhemoglobin — greater than 50% — which forms in red blood cells tainted by carbon monoxide before shoving vital oxygen aside. Forensics chief Gian Cho said the three had no illicit drugs in their systems. Belize Police Commissioner Chester Williams said last month that vomit, alcohol and "gummies" were observed in the hotel room. Marijuana gummies are popular in states where cannabis is legal; fatal overdoses are rare. Belize Fire Chief Colin Gillet told PlusTV last month carbon monoxide poisoning was ruled out. A second round of testing was ordered, however, and the hotel was temporarily closed, Williams has said. Representatives of the hotel did not immediately respond to a request for comment late Friday. The families were concerned about the integrity of the investigation, and the Massachusetts chief medical examiner's office agreed to determine cause and manner of death, still pending. In their statement Thursday, the families said, "Survivors such as our families deserve their best, honest work. We received it today but needed it throughout this investigative process." This article was originally published on
NBC News
28-03-2025
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- NBC News
3 Americans in Belize died from carbon monoxide in hotel room, officials say
Three American women who were discovered dead in a Belize resort hotel room last month died from carbon monoxide poisoning, their families said. A joint statement this week from their families cites the U.S. Embassy in Belize and says the women died from "acute carbon monoxide poisoning, likely caused by a faulty instant water heater." Wafae El Arar, 26; Imane Mallah, 24; and Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, were found dead in their San Pedro hotel room Feb. 22, officials said. Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. of Revere, Massachusetts, has described the women as "daughters, friends and contributors to our city." On Thursday, Belize National Forensic Science Service's executive director told local news stations the women had lethal levels of carboxyhemoglobin — greater than 50% — which forms in red blood cells tainted by carbon monoxide before shoving vital oxygen aside. Forensics chief Gian Cho said the three had no illicit drugs in their systems. Belize Police Commissioner Chester Williams said last month that vomit, alcohol and "gummies" were observed in the hotel room. Marijuana gummies are popular in states where cannabis is legal; fatal overdoses are rare. Belize Fire Chief Colin Gillet told PlusTV last month carbon monoxide poisoning was ruled out. A second round of testing was ordered, however, and the hotel was temporarily closed, Williams has said. Representatives of the hotel did not immediately respond to a request for comment late Friday. The families were concerned about the integrity of the investigation, and the Massachusetts chief medical examiner's office agreed to determine cause and manner of death, still pending. In their statement Thursday, the families said, "Survivors such as our families deserve their best, honest work. We received it today but needed it throughout this investigative process."
