Mystery of three American tourists found dead in Bahamas Sandals resort solved after cause of death revealed

THE mystery surrounding the deaths of three American tourists at a luxury Bahamas hotel has been solved.

Coroners revealed that Vincent Chiarella, 64, Robbie Phillips, 65, and Michael Phillips, 68, died from carbon monoxide poisoning at the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma.

Their bodies were found in two villas on May 6 but it took weeks for authorities to confirm how they died.

Coroners conducted the first autopsy earlier this month, but the families requested a second examination from a private pathologist, the Nassau Guardian reported.

Michael Darville, who is the minister for health and wellness in the Bahamas, told EyeWitness News that samples had been sent to a reliable US lab as part of the investigation.

Retiree Chiarella, of Florida, was found dead in his villa – hours after reportedly feeling ill.

His wife Donnis, who is in her 60s, was rushed to a Miami hospital. She is now recovering.

The couple had been celebrating their anniversary at the luxury resort, their son Austin told ABC News.

They had been pictured relaxing on swings on the sandy beach - days before his death.

Austin revealed Donnis had woken up to find that she couldn't move.

She saw her husband laying on the floor.

Austin said: "Her legs and arms were swollen and she couldn't move and she screamed to get someone to come in the door.

"I am just so heartbroken. My dad was everything to me."

Robbie and Michael Phillips, of Tennessee, were identified as the other two victims.

Robbie's last post included seven stunning beach photos that showcased sunny, blue skies, fluffy clouds, and clear water washing up on the sand.

It said: "If you want the most beautiful long private beach with clear blue water and you like to hear the waves lapping, see sand dunes and hear the seagulls talking - this is it! RELAXING."

Cops said that a couple had complained of feeling sick at the resort the previous night.

Officers said: “The officers found a Caucasian male slumped against a wall in a bathroom, unresponsive.

"The woman was also unresponsive. Both individuals showed signs of convulsion.”

As the authorities investigated the mysterious deaths, holidaymaker Chris Coucheron-Aamot suggested there may have been an issue with some of the villas' air-conditioning systems.

He posted on Facebook: "It sounds like it may have been a fault with the air-con in the unit, causing a toxic coolant leak.

"It was hard to sleep last night - every time the air-con came on, I woke up.