Iowa family died of toxic gas inhalation in Mexico condo
A family of four found dead last week on vacation in Mexico are thought to have died from the inhalation of toxic gases inside their condo.
Mexican authorities said asphyxiation caused by inhalation of toxic gases was the cause but did not specify whether this was carbon monoxide or another toxic gas.
The family were staying in the rented vacation condo near Tulum.
The Quintana Roo Attorney General’s office said there were no signs of foul play or suicide and determined the cause of a death after post-mortem examination.
It said Kevin Sharp, 41, Amy Sharp, 38, and children, Sterling and Adrianna died up to two days before they ere discovered.
An alarm had been raised after they failed to return home on their scheduled flight.
Examinations indicated the cause to be hypoxia, or lack of oxygen.
Members of their family had already contacted local police and filed a missing persons report after they failed to arrive home.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Higher departure tax and visa cost, e-arrival card: Japan unleashes the fiscal weapon against tourists
U.S.A. and Israel attacks on Iran impact air movements in the Gulf (Update 1.00pm CET)
Global tourism exceeds 1.5 billion travelers announces UN-Tourism
WTTC global tourism reached record economic impact of 11 trillion in 2025
Marginal increase for New York City tourism in 2025