Motel Guests Die of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Pool Heater - Hotel Executive Charged with Manslaughter

A business executive that managed a Best Western Motel in Boon, North Carolina was recently indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter and assault in the carbon monoxide deaths of two motel guests and the injury of a third.

Investigators have determined that carbon monoxide entered the motel rooms from a rusted vent pipe running underneath the rooms from a modified pool heater.  Code violations have been reported and fines levied.  http://www.thestate.com/2014/01/08/3196549/boone-hotel-executive-charged.html