By Belize Live News Staff: Authorities are investigating the mysterious death of Costa Rican national Christopher D’Angelo Alvarado, a notorious conman who was found unresponsive in his jail cell on September 20th. A post-mortem has revealed that Alvarado died from acute respiratory failure caused by severe pulmonary edema, which is characterized by fluid accumulation in the lungs.
While no pre-existing medical conditions were reported, officials are conducting further toxicology tests to determine if external factors such as drug use, poisoning, or other diseases may have contributed to his sudden death.
Alvarado had been in custody awaiting trial after a series of high-profile fraud cases. Earlier this year, he gained notoriety for allegedly defrauding several high-end resorts in Placencia and San Pedro, running up bills of over $100,000 and failing to pay.
The results of the toxicology tests are expected to provide more clarity into the circumstances surrounding his death.Toxicology results could unveil the cause behind Costa Rican conman’s death
Authorities are investigating the mysterious death of Costa Rican national Christopher D’Angelo Alvarado, a notorious conman who was found unresponsive in his jail cell on September 20th. A post-mortem has revealed that Alvarado died from acute respiratory failure caused by severe pulmonary edema, which is characterized by fluid accumulation in the lungs.
While no pre-existing medical conditions were reported, officials are conducting further toxicology tests to determine if external factors such as drug use, poisoning, or other diseases may have contributed to his sudden death.
Alvarado had been in custody awaiting trial after a series of high-profile fraud cases. Earlier this year, he gained notoriety for allegedly defrauding several high-end resorts in Placencia and San Pedro, running up bills of over $100,000 and failing to pay.
The results of the toxicology tests are expected to provide more clarity into the circumstances surrounding his death.
