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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-03-2025
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning a Possible Cause of Death for 3 Women Found in Belize Hotel: Reports
Police are investigating whether carbon monoxide poisoning could have played a role in the deaths of three American women after their bodies were found at a hotel in Belize last month. On Feb. 24, authorities in the country identified the victims, who were staying at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort, located in San Pedro Town, as Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26, according to the Associated Press. The trio had checked into the resort's Bird of Paradise Suite on Feb. 19, local media outlet 7 News Belize reported at the time, before their bodies were discovered by staff on Feb. 22. While the cause of their deaths has yet to be confirmed, police had been investigating the deaths as possible drug overdoses, AP reported. Police Commissioner Chester Williams has now said in a recent news conference, "It was agreed a second round of testing be done at the hotel," per a clip shared by 7 News Belize on March 19. Related: Friends Demand Answers as 3 American Women Are Found Dead in Belize Hotel with Police Suggesting Possible Drug Overdoses He noted that previous guests had commented on the carbon monoxide levels at the hotel, adding that the people in question had done their own testing. "While they were there, they had done some tests with their own carbon monoxide tester and they had detected carbon monoxide," Williams shared. He said that police didn't yet know the results of the tests authorities had completed, claiming that the hotel had been temporarily closed amid the investigation. It's not clear whether the hotel has now reopened. Williams told reporters that police were hopefully going to be receiving the results of the toxicology reports regarding the women's deaths "within the next week or two." According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more ill." "Many household items including gas- and oil-burning furnaces, portable generators, and charcoal grills produce this poison gas," the site added. The women's families commented on the update in a statement shared by NBC News. "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," they said. "We believe the families of all guests — past and future — deserve a clear explanation for this action," they added, according to the outlet. NBC News stated that the women's bodies had been transferred to their home state of Massachusetts. Friends and family have been demanding answers since Williams said in a news conference that "alcohol and some gummies" had been found at the scene, per Channel 5 Belize. 'We're not saying at this time that the gummies caused death, but we're looking at every possibility,' the officer previously said. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a joint statement shared with PEOPLE earlier this month, the women's families urged authorities in Belize and the U.S. to conduct a "thorough and transparent investigation" into the circumstances surrounding their death that remain "unclear and suspicious." "We ask for continued prayers, patience, and privacy as we navigate this profound sorrow," the statement added. The Belize Police Department, the Royal Kahal Beach Resort and the Massachusetts' Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
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18-03-2025
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Hotel where 3 Revere women were found dead is temporarily closed
Boston 25 News has learned the hotel in Belize, where three women from revere were found dead last month, is temporarily closed. Management at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro said it closed on March 7 and they hope to reopen soon. The hotel would not specify why the hotel closed and would only tell Boston 25 that there was some sort of issue. In February, three women, described as lifelong friends were found dead in their hotel room at the resort. The families of Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Wafae El-Arar, 26, and Imane Mallah, 26, have urged authorities in Belize and the United States to do an investigation to find the truth about what happened. Belize authorities said there was no sign of foul play and there has also been speculation they may have suffered overdoses, with a news outlet in Belize reporting that gummies and alcohol were found in the room. The Massachusetts Medical Examiner is conducting autopsies here and we are awaiting results. Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe warned against a rush to judgment as he pushed for more transparency in the investigation. The women were young professionals in the medical field and part of a tight-knit community, officials said. The Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Belize in December 2024 due to an increased risk for crime. GoFundMe pages have been set up on behalf of each of the three families linked to the tragedy. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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18-03-2025
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Hotel where 3 Revere women were found dead is temporarily closed
Boston 25 News has learned the hotel in Belize, where three women from revere were found dead last month, is temporarily closed. Management at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro said it closed on March 7 and they hope to reopen soon. The hotel would not specify why the hotel closed and would only tell Boston 25 that there was some sort of issue. In February, three women, described as lifelong friends were found dead in their hotel room at the resort. The families of Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Wafae El-Arar, 26, and Imane Mallah, 26, have urged authorities in Belize and the United States to do an investigation to find the truth about what happened. Belize authorities said there was no sign of foul play and there has also been speculation they may have suffered overdoses, with a news outlet in Belize reporting that gummies and alcohol were found in the room. The Massachusetts Medical Examiner is conducting autopsies here and we are awaiting results. Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe warned against a rush to judgment as he pushed for more transparency in the investigation. The women were young professionals in the medical field and part of a tight-knit community, officials said. The Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Belize in December 2024 due to an increased risk for crime. GoFundMe pages have been set up on behalf of each of the three families linked to the tragedy. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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25-02-2025
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‘Unimaginable': Mayor questions investigators after 3 Revere women found dead at Belize hotel
A North Shore city is mourning the deaths of three young women who were recently found dead in a hotel while on vacation in Belize. In a statement, Revere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. said he's 'deeply saddened' to learn of the deaths of Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad. 'Three young women who were valued members of the Revere community,' Keefe Jr. wrote in the statement. '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 Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro told Boston 25 News that preliminary reports suggest all three died as a result of drug overdoses, however, Keefe Jr. expressed concern with the 'lack of transparency in this 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,' Keefe Jr. explained. '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 Jr. said that he's since reached out to local politicians for help getting to the bottom of what led to the deaths of the young women. 'We will exhaust all avenues, both domestic and abroad, to ensure a proper and fair analysis of this case,' Keefe Jr. vowed. 'I have been in contact with members of our federal delegation, including Senator Ed Markey and Whip Katherine Clark, and we will be working lockstep to bring answers to these families and their communities.' The Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Belize in December 2024 due to an increased risk for crime. GoFundMe pages have been set up on behalf of each of the three families linked to the tragedy. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
