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Judi Lynn

(160,545 posts)
Fri Mar 23, 2018, 08:31 PM Mar 2018

Iowa family found dead in Mexico resort of Tulum

Iowa family found dead in Mexico resort of Tulum
2 hours ago



A family of four from Iowa have been found dead inside their rented holiday home in Mexico, authorities say.

The Sharp family had been expected to attend a basketball game in Illinois on Wednesday. A missing person report was filed after they did not show up.

The incident took place in the popular resort of Tulum, according to the Mexico Tourism Board.

Mexican and US police say there was no sign of traumatic injury and no foul play is suspected at this time.

More:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43523000

LBN:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142022326

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The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,733 posts)
12. Usually in such cases there's some indication of intentional action.
Fri Mar 23, 2018, 08:44 PM
Mar 2018

If one member of the family had decided to kill the others and then him/herself there's likely to be something on or near that person's body.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
9. According to the article, they don't think it was foul play.
Fri Mar 23, 2018, 08:42 PM
Mar 2018

They are thinking they may have eaten something bad or it might have been carbon monoxide. There was no struggle...they all died in their sleep, apparently. Tragic.

Judi Lynn

(160,545 posts)
14. Amazing images online.It looks absolutely fascinating, and most people state-side never heard of it.
Fri Mar 23, 2018, 08:46 PM
Mar 2018

Can't wait until more about the original civilizations in the Western Hemisphere are acknowledged and become familiar to everyone.

There has been a clear case of ignoring ancient accomplishments, discovered civilizations of darker complected peoples, as many of us realize.

The invaders ALWAYS rewrite history, sadly, while destroying the value of the original inhabitants.

madaboutharry

(40,212 posts)
10. Toxin?
Fri Mar 23, 2018, 08:42 PM
Mar 2018

Sometimes auto-correct messes with what people mean to say.

The another thread says authorities are suspecting food poisoning or a gas leak.

Judi Lynn

(160,545 posts)
11. As in someone letting himself/herself into the room with a lethal gas, gasmask, letting them inhale,
Fri Mar 23, 2018, 08:42 PM
Mar 2018

then leaving?

Considering what happened in London very recently, when the two ex-patriot Russians died in the park, it sounds possible, doesn't it?

mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)
15. Possibly carbon monoxide or a sprayed pesticide.
Fri Mar 23, 2018, 08:51 PM
Mar 2018

I remember this happening to a family at a Caribbean resort once before. I think in that case just a child died.

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