Initially, there were reports suggesting that the couple died due to gas inhalation; however, authorities later confirmed that their cause of death was "intoxication by substance yet to be determined." John Heathco was 41 years old, while Abby Lutz was 28 at the time of their passing.
From New York Post:
In the days before their sudden deaths at the Hyatt’s luxury Rancho Pescadero resort, the couple seemingly got sick from food poisoning, according to Lutz’s family, who wrote on a GoFundMe to raise money for the funeral costs.
“While on a beautiful trip to Mexico, Abby and her boyfriend thought they had food poisoning and went to the hospital to get treatment.
“We were told they were feeling much better a few days later,” the family wrote.
“We received a phone call saying that they had passed away peacefully in their hotel room in their sleep. We have been told it was due to improper venting of the resort and could be carbon monoxide poisoning.”
The grieving family noted that Lutz’s death was “completely unexpected,” and that her dad had been looking forward to seeing her this weekend for Father’s Day.
Lutz, from Newport Beach, California, worked as Nanny while her live-in partner Heathco was a computer engineer and self-described “health and wellness junkie”.
“We are trying to get Abby home to us so we can have the funeral she deserves,” the family wrote on the fundraiser. “Our family would be so grateful for any help. Abby was the most beautiful soul and we will miss her so much.”
It is truly a perplexing and unforeseen tragedy.
The anguish and agony experienced by their family must be unimaginable, particularly considering the sudden and surprising circumstances surrounding their untimely demise.
