Costa Rican Authorities Raid Hotel Investigating Ex-Yankee’s Son Death

Costa Rican authorities conducted a second raid on the Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio as part of an ongoing investigation into the March death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner, son of current president Brett Gardner. The investigation centers on determining whether his death by carbon monoxide poisoning was due to negligence or manslaughter. During the three-hour operation, agents collected documentary and digital evidence from the hotel's management, maintenance, and accounting offices. Toxicology reports revealed lethal carbon monoxide levels in Miller's room, likely stemming from a gas leak in a nearby machine room related to the hotel's pool. Prosecutor Kenneth Alvarez stated that hotel staff have cooperated with the investigation, and there have been no arrests or charges to date. Authorities are working closely with the Gardner family’s lawyers and have coordinated with an FBI attaché to support the probe.