California motel closes after two women found dead in same room days apart

The Guardian US News
by Anna Betts
March 9, 2026
2 min read

The Bottom Line

A California motel closed after two women died days apart in the same room from carbon monoxide poisoning.

How This Affects You

If you stay in hotels, this incident highlights the risk of undetected carbon monoxide, emphasizing the importance of checking for detectors.

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A California motel has closed following the deaths of two women in the same room days apart. Eureka police responded to the Lamplighter Inn on February 21 and February 25 for reports of unconscious individuals. Authorities later reported elevated carbon monoxide levels in the room where both women were found deceased. The Eureka Police Department is investigating the incidents, which led to the motel's closure. This situation highlights potential public safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide detection in lodging establishments.

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