Bloombergreported Wednesday that security guards at the complex in the La Rosita neighborhood reported astrong smell of gasto police after the bodies of two men and one woman were discovered.
The autopsy reports also cited carbon monoxide poisoning as the possible cause of death, perBloomberg, though Mexico City authorities are said to be investigating the incident further.
The American travelers have since been identified as Kandace Florence, 28, Jordan Marshall, 28, and Courtez Hall, 33. The trio were in Mexico’s capital city for Dia de Los Muertos, which translates to Day of the Dead, a national Mexican holiday celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2.
(L-R) Jordan Marshall, Kandace Florence, and Courtez Hall.FaceBook
“We can confirm the death of three U.S. citizens in Mexico,” a State Department spokesperson told PEOPLE Tuesday. “We are closely monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death. We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance.”
“Out of respect for the privacy of the families, we have nothing further to add at this time.”
Day of the Dead parade in Mexico.Carlos Tischler/Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty
The travelers' families have since spoken out on their tragic loss.
Jordan’s sister Jasmine Marshall recalledfinding out the heartbreaking news via social mediaon Oct. 31.
“I saw my brother’s name and I read it, and my heart sank, and the hardest thing was to break the news to my mom,” an emotional Jasmine told CBS affiliate WTKR.
Jordan’s mother, Jennifer Marshall, said the families still have no confirmation about how he and his friends died, telling WTKR, “The Mexican police were not very forthcoming with information. Also, the language barrier was incredibly difficult as well.”
Jordan’s body has arrived in his and Kandace’s home state of Virginia. Kandace’s body will also arrive in Virginia soon. The family plans to hold a candlelight vigil on what would have been her 29th birthday on Thursday, Nov. 10.
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Courtez’s mother shared that he was a social studies teacher at KIPP Memorial School in New Orleans.
“It’s been so hard,” she told the outlet. “We tried calling back over there for the funeral homes. Because of the language barrier and stuff you cannot get anything through or really understand.”
Added Ceola: “I would hate to see any parents go through what I went through with my son, I didn’t expect to hear this about my son. No one expects that.”
PEOPLE reached out to Airbnb for comment but did not immediately hear back.
source: people.com
