Yankees Star Brett Gardner’s Son Cause Of Death CHANGED By Authorities In Unexpected Twist

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00:00Costa Rican authorities are issuing an update on the death of the teenage son of former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner while officials

00:07Preliminary findings led them to believe that Miller Gardner died by asphyxia after he ate something that made him sick

00:13Now authorities are reversing their statement and according to an official with Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency

00:19Members of the team analyzed the body in the hotel. They observed that the minor had vomited in his mouth and his nose

00:26So the preliminary conclusion was that he had asphyxiated with his own vomit

00:30However, that changed after further investigation officials saying they didn't find any obstruction in the airways now

00:37Authorities are waiting for autopsy results

00:39Which they say will take two to three months as samples are studied at a forensic lab and local

00:44University the 14 year old died on March 21st while on vacation with his parents and brother the family of four

00:50Reportedly all got sick after going to a restaurant the day before

00:54It's reported that the hotel medical team treated them and gave the medicine the family announced the team's passing in a statement shared to

01:01The New York Yankees ex account that read with heavy hearts. We are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son Miller

01:07He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation

01:15We have so many questions and so few answers at this point

01:18But we do know that he passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday March 21st

01:23Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile

01:28He loved football baseball golf hunting fishing his family and his friends

01:34He lived life to the fullest every single day

01:36We are so thankful to all who have reached out to offer support and encouragement during this difficult time

01:41And we are confident our faith family and friends will help us navigate this unimaginable loss

01:46Our prayers go out to Miller's teammates and friends as well as to all other families who have lost a child far too soon

01:54As we share their grief, please respect our wishes for privacy as we mourn and search for healing