Family questions mysterious death of retired Quebec trucker in Costa Rica hotel
July 12, 2012 - 3:49 PM
QUEBEC - A retired Quebec truck driver has died in Costa Rica under what his family calls mysterious circumstances.
Serge Gravel was found shot to death on Monday in a hotel room in the coastal town of Jaco.
Reports say authorities in Costa Rica consider the death a possible suicide, but his family in Quebec disputes that claim and wants authorities to launch a full investigation.
Gravel's sister says her 60-year-old brother had three gunshot wounds to the chest.
Foreign Affairs says its thoughts are with the victim's family and a spokeswoman confirmed Canadian officials in Costa Rica are helping the family.
A member of Gravel's family said there would be no further comment for now.
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