Posted: Monday, February 24, 2025. 2:50 pm CST.
By Horace Palacio: Police Commissioner Chester Williams has confirmed that the investigation into the deaths of three women found in their suite at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro is ongoing.
Speaking to reporters this afternoon, Williams stated that a thorough search of the scene revealed no signs of violence or foul play. The only items of interest found were alcohol and gummies. “We’re not saying at this time that the gummies caused death, but we’re looking at every possibility,” Williams said, adding that authorities are investigating whether the gummies were brought into Belize or purchased locally.
A postmortem examination conducted by the National Forensic Service is scheduled for today or tomorrow, which is expected to provide more insight into the cause of death. Surveillance footage shows the women entering their suite on Thursday and not exiting afterward. Williams confirmed that no one else was seen entering the room.
The victims, identified as 23-year-old Kaoutar Naqqad, 24-year-old Imane Mallah, and 26-year-old Wafae El-Arar, were U.S. citizens of Moroccan descent. They were discovered by hotel staff after failing to respond to housekeeping checks. The women were scheduled to depart Belize on February 23.
Initial reports from police indicate that no external injuries were found on their bodies, though vomit and froth around their mouths led authorities to suspect a possible drug overdose. Williams noted that the pathologist’s preliminary assessment suggests the women may have been dead for approximately 20 hours before they were discovered.
The families of the victims are in contact with the U.S. Embassy, which is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
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Police Commissioner Chester Williams has confirmed that the investigation into the deaths of three women found in their suite at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro is ongoing.
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