A gofundme for the 12-year-old, 19-year-old and 21-year-old children of a Sparks couple found dead on July 14th in their hotel room in Cabo San Lucas is nearing its $100,000 goal, but the cause of their sudden death remains in dispute.
As of Monday evening the donation total was at nearly $89,000.
Nick and Lindsey Jordan were celebrating her 46th birthday with friends and work colleagues, but after not meeting with them one morning, police and staff steered the rest of the group away from their room.
Mexican medical records and a police report indicate the deaths were drug-related, according to their eldest son who has been trying to figure out what exactly happened. He says he’s been looking through these documents but that he believes there are many discrepancies. He says a U.S. independent autopsy isn’t being pursued as the fatalities are not being treated as suspicious.
His mom, who listed herself as a former employee at Kimball Equipment Company, where her husband still worked, had posted photos publicly on Facebook during the trip including on July 12th with photos of a resort with pools hugging the ocean and tagged at the Sea of Cortez. Someone commented “Don’t drink the water!!!”
Others on social media are pointing to how in recent years several Americans were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning at hotels, resorts and Airbnbs.
“We are deeply moved by the incredible outpouring of love and support for Deven, Haley, and Sammy during this challenging time. Your generosity has been ove,whelming, and we cannot thank you enough for standing by the Jordan family,” Sheila Oliver last wrote in a GoFundMe update.
“Thanks to your donations, we have made significant progress toward our goal. Your contributions have covered the funeral expenses, and the additional support is helping to provide stability for the children as they adjust to life without their parents. Deven, Haley, and Sammy are incredibly grateful for the love and support from each of you. Your kindness gives them strength and hope during this unimaginable time.”
The death has not been followed up by Cabo-based media, with just promotional pieces of late, such as the Cabo Sun reporting the area is among the safest tourist destinations in Mexico.
The couple were known around local wrestling circles as their youngest was an avid wrestler, with Nevada Elite writing: “Nevada Elite has suffered a tremendous loss to our wrestling family. Nick and Lindsay Jordan’s spunk always brought such a light into any room they entered. They were the most genuine people and if you got a chance to be around them, you’d know how special they were. The Jordans supported EVERYTHING for our club, always donating their time, talents and treasure.”