Overview
- Kaoutar Naqqad, Imane Mallah, and Wafae El-Arar, all from Revere, Massachusetts, were found dead in their hotel room at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro, Belize, on February 22, 2025.
- Belize police reported no signs of forced entry or visible injuries, but found alcohol, gummies, snacks, and vapes in the room, with froth around the victims' mouths suggesting a possible drug overdose.
- Investigators are conducting toxicology tests and examining whether carbon monoxide poisoning was a factor, while also reviewing surveillance footage showing the women entering their room on February 20 and not leaving.
- Family and friends of the victims have expressed doubts about the overdose theory, citing the women's character and habits, and have raised concerns about a lack of transparency in the investigation by Belizean authorities.
- Vigils were held in Revere, and GoFundMe campaigns have been launched to support funeral and repatriation expenses for the three women.