Costa Rican authorities have released Miller Gardner’s body, Us Weekly can confirm. The Judicial Investigation Agency’s Press Office tell Us that Miller’s body was removed on Wednesday, March 26, but that, “out of respect for the family it has not been disclose who it was released to.” Us has learned that, in Costa Rica, a body cannot be released from the morgue unless a family member or a legal representative submits a formal request.
The OIJ office further confirmed to Us that Miller’s autopsy results will be publicly ready in approximately two months. Miller, the 14-year-old son of MLB alum Brett Gardner and wife Jessica Gardner , died earlier this month while on the family’s trip to Costa Rica. Related: Everything the MLB Community Has Said About Miller Gardner‘s Death “With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller.
He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation,” Brett, 41, and Jessica, wrote in a statement shared via the New York Yankees’ X account on March 23. “We have so many questions and so few answers at this point, but we do know that he passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, March 21st.” They added, “Miller was a beloved son and brother and we cannot yet comprehend our life without his infectious smile.
He loved football, baseball, golf, hunting, fishing, his family and his friends. He lived life.