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It was determined that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of the three Americans found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas, according to a new report on Monday.
The autopsy and toxicology reports were completed following the death of the Tennessee couple consisting of Michael Phillips, of 65 years old, and Robbie Phillips, aged 65, and Florida resident Vincent Chiarella, aged 05 years, according to the Nassau Guardian newspaper.
The medical examiner said that the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning . No further information was released.
The three Americans died under mysterious circumstances at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Exuma Island on 6 May, while staying in separate villas.
The victims were found unconscious in their rooms after allegedly seeking medical help for feeling sick the night before.
Chiarella’s wife, Donnis, was briefly hospitalized but recovered.
There has been ongoing speculation as to what might have caused the deaths, including an investigation into the food that was served. Several guests also complained that there was a strong smell of insecticides.
Possible leaks in the property’s air conditioning and hot water tank are also being investigated. .
The families of the dead tourists demanded a second independent autopsy in addition to the one carried out by a Bahamian pathologist, said the Minister of Health and Country Welfare in an interview with Eyewitness News last week.
“There is still some ongoing investigation at the Sandals resort. We also have pathologists in the country who have done their job and the samples were sent to a very reliable laboratory in the United States,” said Dr. Michael Darville, according to Eyewitness News. None of the deceased showed any trauma, but they did show signs of seizures, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.