Carbon monoxide poisoning, Maryland may be to blame for the tragic death to a family of eight in Princess Anne. The family including father and seven children were found dead on Monday in their home after allegedly inhaling carbon monoxide from the generator they used for many days.
The carbon monoxide poisoning Maryland incident brought different ordeal to the people close to the family.
Although it is most probable that the family died of carbon monoxide poisoning, Princess Anne Police Chief Scott Keller stated the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore will rule out the cause of death by Tuesday.
According to police investigators no foul play was reported.
Investigations revealed that the family was using a generator since their electricity was terminated due to unsettled bills, the CBS Local reported. Since the carbon monoxide poisoning Maryland incident was discovered Monday, the investigators issued subpoena to Delmarva Power.
On Tuesday afternoon, Delmarva Power released a statement that they terminated electricity services to the Todd's after discovering that prohibited electric meter was being used at the Todd's home. They also reinstated that they did not cut-off electricity for their non-payment.
According to PEOPLE, the suspected carbon monoxide poisoning Maryland incident was only discovered the time that Rodney Todd Sr., 36, failed to report to work on Saturday.
Todd's mother, Bonnie Edwards, told the Associated Press that the utility firm Delmarva Power ceased their electricity connection after their failure to pay their outstanding bill. Mrs. Edwards stated that his son was a good father and she was really proud of his son for providing his children's needs.
"To keep his seven children warm, [Todd] bought a generator," Todd's stepfather Lloyd Edwards told AP. "It went out, and the carbon monoxide consumed them."
When the alleged carbon monoxide poisoning Maryland incident took place, the mother of the seven children, Tyisha Chambers, 36, was not home. She was notified of the family's death.
Since Princess Anne Elementary where Todd worked and his five kids attended school knew the alleged carbon monoxide poisoning Maryland incident, tributes were pouring for the whole family.
According to the Maryland law, it is illegal to cut-off electricity for non-payment of bills from November to March.
The whole community of Princess Anne is in mourning for the tragic death of Rodney Todd Sr., and his seven kids, Cameron, 13, and Zycheim, 7; and girls Tynijuiza, 15; Tykira, 12; Tybree, 10; Tyania, 9; and Tybria, 6.
The alleged carbon monoxide poisoning Maryland incident is a disastrous happening for Princess Anne County. Schoolmates of the children and school officials have expressed their sympathy to the family in this sad time.
