Overview
- The four victims were found Wednesday in unit 14 at 69 Undiano Street after Bahía Blanca detectives followed a missing-person lead from the mother of one victim.
- A preliminary autopsy confirmed carbon monoxide poisoning, a colorless gas that can build up when heaters or stoves malfunction or a room lacks ventilation.
- Forensic doctors estimated the deaths occurred Sunday around 10 p.m., which was the same day the family moved into the apartment.
- Investigators collected samples and examined heating and cooking equipment as Police Forensics and Civil Defense checked the unit for gas accumulation and ventilation issues.
- The deceased were identified as Evelin Michea, her partner Ramón Gómez, and her children, ages 3 and 7, as reported by local and national outlets.