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Police Change Yankees Star’s Son’s Cause Of Death In Bombshell Twist
An update has been issued in the tragic death of Miller Gardner, the son of Yankees star Brett Gardner.
The devastating news of the 14-year-old’s passing was announced in a statement on the Yankees X (formerly Twitter) account.
It read: “With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller.
“He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation.”
Miller’s family confirmed the teenager died ‘peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, March 21st.’
At the time of Miller’s death, Gardner, his wife Jessica, and their two sons were on vacation in Costa Rica, staying at the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio.
The family went to dinner at a nearby restaurant the evening before the tragic events of Friday.
After eating, several members of the family fell ill, experiencing severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is suspected to be food poisoning.
The Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) in Costa Rica originally believed the 14-year-old had died from ‘asphyxiation due to intoxication related to food poisoning,’ likely due to suffocating on his vomit while asleep.
It was then announced by OIJ that there had been no obstruction in his airway, leading to more questions surrounding Miller’s death.
When the Gardner family returned to their hotel on Thursday evening, they received medical treatment from staff after experiencing sickness from their meal.
Within hours of the treatment, the 14-year-old passed away.
With several questions unanswered so far, a spokesperson for OIJ told the Daily Mail they were unable to comment on the severity of the family’s sickness and the medication they were given.
“At the moment, we cannot provide further details in order not to jeopardize the investigation,’ said the spokesperson.
“The results of the forensic laboratories are awaited in order to determine the possible cause of death.”
Dr. Stuart Fischer, a New York-based physician, also told the news outlet that medication should only be given in extreme cases of food poisoning.
He explained: “Only in cases where persistent diarrhea and vomiting are happening would someone need a doctor because serious problems with electrolyte imbalances and severe dehydration can occur, which would require medical attention.”
Officials are conducting toxicology tests to determine if the medicine could’ve caused Gardner’s death.
Miller’s family may have to wait up to 90 days for official autopsy reports – due to a spike in gang murders in Costa Rica, the wait time is higher than usual.
Gardner and his wife are hoping to fly Miller’s body back to the U.S. for further testing.
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