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January 8, 2008

Alert: No foul play in Providence home deaths, ME says

No foul play is suspected in the deaths of three people found inside a South Providence house yesterday, and preliminary studies are consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning, the state medical examiners office announced this afternoon.

Police believe an improperly installed heating system that leaked carbon monoxide led to the deaths. A heating system expert was inspecting the system this afternoon.

"Positive identification of these individuals is still pending," the medical examiners' statement said.

A neighbor and a friend have identified two of the house's occupants as Sonia Maritza Flores, 46, also known as Sonia Maritza Aleman, and her son Ryan, 16, a student at the Met School. The neighbor, Jasmin Osorio, 25, said Flores’ longtime boyfriend lived with them.

The state Health Department said it wants to remind Rhode Islanders that if they suspect a carbon monoxide problem in their home, they should call their local fire department. The department also recommends installing carbon monoxide detectors in home and garage. Click here for more information about carbon monoxide poisoning.

-- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney

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