Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 16, 2026 — Authorities are investigating the deaths of a mother and her 11-year-old daughter, who were discovered deceased in a hotel room at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The Clark County Coroner’s Office has ruled the mother’s death a suicide. The circumstances surrounding the daughter’s death are still under investigation, with officials noting that the child had been administered medication prior to their discovery.

The identities of the mother and daughter have not yet been released to the public by the Clark County Coroner’s Office or local law enforcement. Information regarding the specific date and time of the discovery of the two individuals within the hotel room has also not been provided.

Officials stated that the mother’s cause of death was determined to be suicide. Further details concerning the method of suicide or any contributing factors have not been disclosed. The investigation into the daughter’s death is ongoing. While it was confirmed that the daughter had been medicated, the type of medication, the dosage, and who administered it remain unclear at this time. The cause of the daughter’s death has not been officially determined.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is reportedly involved in the investigation, though a spokesperson for the department indicated that details are limited due to the sensitive nature of the case and the ongoing investigation. There has been no official statement released by the management of the Rio Hotel & Casino.

As the investigation progresses, authorities are expected to provide updates as more information becomes available. The lack of released identities and specific causes for the daughter’s death means that many questions remain unanswered for the public and for any potential next of kin.


Story summarized from the original created by Martha Cruz, Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.

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