On February 22, 2025, three Moroccan-American women—Kaoutar Naqqad (23), Imane Mallah (24), and Wafae Elarar (26)—were found dead under mysterious circumstances at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro, Belize. The victims, who were from Revere, Massachusetts, and of Moroccan descent, had traveled to San Pedro, Belize, for a five-day vacation.
The three young women arrived at the Royal Kahal Resort on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, and were staying in the “Bird of Paradise” suite. They had planned to return to the United States on Sunday, February 23. However, fate had a different course.
Since the news broke, Belizean media has failed to respect the victims’ dignity, rushing to publish unverified claims that a drug overdose was the cause of death—without waiting for toxicology results or an official autopsy report.
These reckless speculations not only insulted the victims but also misled public opinion, reinforcing a biased narrative with no scientific or factual basis. However, the intense media attention on the case helped draw international scrutiny, increasing pressure on authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the full truth.
The case sparked international outrage, particularly due to the glaring inconsistencies in official statements from the Belizean police. On February 25, 2025, William Chester, the official spokesperson for the Belize Police, announced that the preliminary autopsy indicated pulmonary edema as the cause of death but emphasized the need to await toxicology results before reaching any final conclusions.
He also mentioned traces of drug and alcohol consumption, adding another layer to the case by pointing out that a bottle of tequila was found inside the room. Despite these statements, he insisted that authorities were not ruling out any hypothesis, stressing that the investigation remained ongoing.
1 : Serious Findings Reveal Evidence Tampering and Investigation Manipulation
Amid these developments, the international public has uncovered alarming findings indicating that the young women lost their lives due to carbon monoxide poisoning, rather than a drug overdose as claimed by some Belizean media reports.
Circulating information suggests a systematic tampering with evidence, as it is believed that the crime scene was thoroughly cleaned, and the room fully ventilated before the police were alerted—an apparent attempt to erase any traces of the toxic gas that could reveal the true cause of death.
Furthermore, there are suspicions that new evidence was fabricated by placing drugs and a tequila bottle at the scene to steer the investigation in a completely different direction. This raises serious questions about the integrity of the ongoing investigation and the possible involvement of entities attempting to conceal the truth.
These revelations deepen doubts about the independence of Belizean authorities and their willingness to uncover the truth without interference or deception. As a result, international pressure is mounting, calling for neutral parties to conduct a transparent investigation to determine the real circumstances of the deaths.
2 : U.S. Intervention and the Transfer of the Bodies to Boston
Amid growing suspicions surrounding the mysterious deaths and inconsistencies in official statements, the United States intervened to ensure a more transparent investigation. As part of this intervention, a decision was made to transfer the bodies to Boston, where they would undergo a thorough forensic examination under the supervision of specialized U.S. authorities.
This development comes in response to mounting international pressure to uncover the truth, especially after disturbing reports suggested possible evidence tampering in Belize. The re-autopsy in the U.S. is seen as a critical step toward determining the real cause of death, free from political influence or attempts to obscure the facts.
3 : Arrival and Burial of the Moroccan Women’s Bodies in Boston Amid Concerns Over Preservation Conditions
On Friday, February 28, 2025, the bodies of Kaoutar Naqqad (23), Imane Mallah (24), and Wafae Elarar (26) arrived at Boston International Airport, U.S., at precisely 4:15 PM.
The bodies were handed over to an official from the Moroccan consulate in Boston and the local police, in the presence of a team of U.S. forensic experts. The team oversaw the transfer of the remains to the morgue, where a second autopsy would be conducted in accordance with American forensic protocols.
However, investigative and journalistic sources in Belize reported that the bodies had suffered severe neglect, particularly concerning preservation conditions and temperature control. This raises fundamental questions about the state of the remains upon arrival in Boston, the extent to which decomposition may have affected them, and whether this neglect was intentional to obscure evidence and hinder the American forensic examination.
How were the bodies handled from the moment of death? Did they arrive in an intact state, or were they compromised? These pressing questions remain at the heart of the unfolding investigation.
4 : Funeral and Burial Ceremony
The funeral was held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, starting at 2:00 PM from Revere High School (101 School Street, Revere, MA 02151) and proceeding toward the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center (100 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02120).
Following the Asr prayer (3:05 PM), the funeral prayer for the deceased was performed at the Islamic Society’s cultural center before their bodies were laid to rest at the Gardens of Gethsemane Cemetery (670 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132).
The most pressing question remains: Were the bodies compromised in a way that could obstruct the determination of the true causes of death? And if so, was it due to unintended negligence or a deliberate act to obscure the truth?
5 : Optimal Temperature for Preserving Bodies Before Autopsy
To properly preserve a body for autopsy, it should be cooled to a temperature between 2–4°C (35.6–39.2°F). This temperature range helps maintain the body and slows down decomposition, facilitating medical examinations.
If the autopsy is to be conducted within a few hours, the body can be kept in a cool room at a temperature below 10°C (50°F). However, if the autopsy is scheduled for several days later, the body must be stored in a mortuary refrigerator at 2–4°C.
In cases requiring long-term preservation, freezing at -20°C (-4°F) is an option. However, freezing may cause tissue damage, which could hinder certain forensic examinations.
6 : Integrity of Death Investigations: International Concerns Over Medical and Forensic Standards
These questions reflect growing international concerns regarding the integrity of the investigations and the extent to which the relevant authorities adhered to medical and forensic standards in handling the bodies from the moment of death until their arrival in the United States. They aim to uncover the truth about how the remains were managed during this period, raising fundamental concerns about whether proper medical procedures were followed.
Additionally, they highlight the possibility of deliberate tampering or negligence, which could directly impact the autopsy results and potentially hinder the full disclosure of the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
1. What temperature and procedures were followed to preserve the bodies from the moment of death until their arrival in Boston?
2. Are there any reports or testimonies confirming that the bodies were not preserved according to medical standards, leading to their deterioration?
(According to leaked information from Belizean media, the bodies were not stored under proper conditions, which resulted in their deterioration before reaching U.S. forensic authorities.)
3. Is there evidence suggesting deliberate neglect of the bodies to obstruct the second autopsy in the U.S.?
4. How did the condition of the bodies upon arrival in Boston impact the accuracy of the medical and legal investigations?
5. What legal actions can be taken if negligence or tampering in the preservation of the bodies is confirmed?
{ The results of the investigation and autopsy in Belize have yet to be announced, and the findings of the re-autopsy in the United States remain undisclosed. In the meantime, we await justice to take its full course with determination, ensuring that the truth is revealed in its entirety, free from manipulation or concealment.}
Part Nine
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