Families of 3 Women Found Dead in Belize Hotel Speak Out After Cause of Death Is Confirmed

Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26, went on vacation to the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro, Belize, and were found dead in their hotel room on Saturday, Feb. 22

Authorities announced on Wednesday, March 26, that the young women died of carbon monoxide poisoning

“May their beautiful souls rest in eternal peace. We will forever love and miss you, Kaoutar, Imane and Wafae,” their families said in a statement

The cause of the deaths of Kaoutar Naqqad, Imane Mallah and Wafae El-Arar has been determined just over a month after their bodies were found on vacation in their San Pedro, Belize, hotel, CBS News, 7 News Belize and ABC affiliate WCVB report.

The three American women were discovered in their hotel room at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort on Saturday, Feb. 22.

All three women died of carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, March 26.