Horrible new development emerges in death of former Yankee Brett Gardner's son

About a week ago, the New York Yankees community was heartbroken to learn of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former outfielder Brett Gardner, passing away during a family trip to Costa Rica. The abrupt announcement sent shockwaves throughout the fanbase, and all anybody could do was offer love and support to Gardy.

Miller's passing was initially believed to be caused by asphyxiation, but that was ruled out last week by Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Department. The FBI is now involved in the investigation, and new information was uncovered this week.

After conducting further tests in the room where Miller was staying, "high levels of carbon monoxide contamination were detected" with "levels of up to 600 parts per million were found, when the correct level should be zero in this specific case."

According to the Judicial Investigation Department, there's belief that a "machine room" next door was the source of contamination. More details could be known rather soon when the forensic toxicology findings are revealed.

The hope is that the Gardner family can finally receive concrete answers and move on given how draining and horrific this has been for them over the last 10 days. At first, it was believed food contamination could have been the cause as multiple family members reported feeling ill after going out to dinner. Then asphyxiation was investigated. Now, carbon monoxide. The lingering uncertainty while dealing with such a loss is excruciating.

It is still believed that the cause of death was accidental, though an oversight such as carbon monoxide poisoning is something that will undoubtedly warrant extensive inquiry given that it occurred at a resort where thousands of people travel to each year. The Arenas Del Mar Resort hosts family vacations, weddings, honeymoons, and wildlife excursions.

The autopsy has yet to be completed, and the last update revealed authorities were attempting to determine if Miller was allergic to any medication he was taking. Unfortunately, the Costa Rican police said the tests/autopsy can take up to three months to complete because of the high murder rate in the country.

All anybody can hope is that this isn't drawn out much longer and the Gardner family can get the closure they deserve.