Massachusetts Medical Examiner to Autopsy Revere Women Found Dead in Belize

The Massachusetts Chief Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct autopsies on the bodies of three Revere women who were recently found dead in a Belize hotel to determine their exact cause of death, according to Boston 25 News.

The three women, Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Wafae El-Arar, 26, and Imane Mallah, 26, were discovered unresponsive in their hotel room in San Pedro on Saturday.

Authorities in Belize confirmed that the three women died of acute pulmonary oedema. Fire Chief Colin Gillett stated carbon monoxide poisoning has been ruled out. Investigators are now examining whether controlled substances were involved. The cause leading to the pulmonary oedema remains under investigation.

Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe has urged caution against premature conclusions and is calling for greater transparency in the investigation. “To jump to that conclusion is extremely disrespectful to the family,” Keefe said. “I know it’s impacting them immensely, and I know it’s something they are upset about.”

The families of the victims plan to arrange private autopsies once the bodies are returned to the United States. Meanwhile, Keefe is working with Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey’s office to ensure a thorough investigation in Belize.

This story was updated to say that it was Fire Chief Colin Gillett who stated that carbon monoxide was ruled out. ComPol Chester Williams also has gone on record to say this.