Uncertainty Persists Over Death of Brett Gardner's Son During Costa Rica Vacation

Fourteen-year-old Miller Gardner's cause of death remains undetermined as toxicology and autopsy results face delays in Costa Rica's backlogged forensic system.

Miller Gardner, son of former Yankees player Brett Gardner, died on March 21, 2025, while on a family vacation in Costa Rica.
First responders performed CPR for 30 minutes, but Miller was declared clinically dead upon their arrival at the resort.
Authorities ruled out asphyxiation and recreational drug or alcohol involvement, with food poisoning and medication still under investigation.
The Gardner family experienced gastrointestinal symptoms the night before Miller's death, likely from food poisoning, raising questions about its role in the tragedy.
Delays in Costa Rica's forensic system, attributed to a rise in homicides, mean toxicology and autopsy results could take months to provide definitive answers.