Cause of Death Unknown for Brett Gardner's Son Miller After Sudden Passing in Costa Rica

Tragic Loss of Miller Gardner

• 💔 Miller Gardner, 14-year-old son of former New York Yankee Brett Gardner, has died suddenly while on a family vacation in Costa Rica.
• 😔 The family confirmed Miller passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, March 21st, after falling ill along with other family members.

Ongoing Investigation into Cause of Death

• ❓ The cause of death remains a mystery, with officials working to determine the circumstances surrounding Miller's passing.
• ⚠️ Costa Rica's judicial investigation agency initially suggested asphyxiation following possible food poisoning, but this has since been ruled out.
• 🔬 Samples have been sent for histology, toxicology, and neuropathology analyses, with results expected to take two to three months due to high demand.

Resort and Health Ministry Inspection

• 🏨 The family was staying at a popular luxury resort in Costa Rica.
• 🍽️ The family stated they did not eat at the resort restaurants for lunch or dinner the day prior to the incident.
• ✅ A health ministry inspection on March 14th found the hotel passed with a score of 98.5 out of 100.

Official Involvement and Support

• ⚖️ The investigation is being led by the Costa Rica Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), the highest authority of judicial police in the country.
• 🇺🇸 The State Department spokesperson confirmed awareness of the case and is closely monitoring updates from the investigation.