Costa Rican authorities raided the hotel where the son of ex-Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner died, nearly six months after the tragedy.
Thursday marked the first formal search of the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio since the week of 14-year-old Miller Gardner’s March 21 death — determined to be by carbon inhalation — per ESPN .
“Let us remember that what was done at that time was the measurement of toxic substances at the site,” prosecutor Kenneth Alvarez told the outlet. “Based on those tests, a second proceeding was scheduled, which was carried out today to collect evidence.” 3
Investigators continue to work on determining whether Miller Gardner’s death is a case of manslaughter .
The teen was initially believed to have died of asphyxiation