Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, died due to carbon monoxide inhalation, as confirmed by Randall Zúñiga, director of the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ).

The young boy was found deceased on March 28 in a hotel room located in Manuel Antonio, Quepos.

A forensic toxicology examination indicated a carboxyhemoglobin concentration of 64%.

Zúñiga noted that concentrations exceeding 50% are typically lethal, supporting the police hypothesis that the cause of death was exposure to toxic gases, specifically carbon monoxide.

Following these results, Zúñiga stated that the case is nearing closure.

The OIJ's toxicology report will be forwarded to the Legal Medicine department to be included in the autopsy findings conducted by forensic experts.

In addition to carbon monoxide, tests were conducted for other substances, including fentanyl, all yielding negative results concerning the symptoms exhibited by Gardner.

Zúñiga remarked that a thorough scientific investigation was undertaken to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident.

The autopsy revealed specific traces within the organs indicative of death by carbon monoxide inhalation, described by Zúñiga as a visible and palpable condition during the examination of the minor.

In response to the findings, the hotel management issued a statement contradicting the OIJ's assertions regarding carbon monoxide levels.

An external spokesperson for the hotel claimed that elevated levels were recorded in a technical area restricted to guests, and not in the room occupied by Gardner.

The spokesperson further emphasized that carbon monoxide levels in the hotel room were nearly non-existent and did not present any risk.

They acknowledged a mistake in the initial report and stated they were awaiting conclusive results to clarify the cause of this tragic incident.