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Autopsies Identify Causes in Borgata Hotel Room Deaths as Investigation Continues

Authorities report one man suffered a broken neck, the other died from self-inflicted stab wounds.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 4:55 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, to a report of two unresponsive people at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City.
  • The deceased were identified as Baoyi Bowie Zheng, 36, of Staten Island, and Wei Guo Liang, 68, of Brooklyn.
  • The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
  • Investigators have not disclosed additional details about what occurred inside the hotel room.
  • Authorities asked anyone with information to call 609-909-7666 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234, 1-800-658-8477, or crimestoppersatlantic.com, where cash rewards may be offered.