KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a “suspicious” death of a 4-year-old girl at a Kissimmee resort.
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On Monday, deputies said they responded to the Star Island Resort at 5000 Avenue of the Stars in reference to a “suicide attempt” call.
Deputies said a woman requested a well-being check on her daughter, Jacinda Decaro, whom she was unable to get a hold of by phone.
They both worked together and Jacinda Decaro had failed to show up to work, deputies said.
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When security arrived at the room, no one answered the door.
The door was locked and latched from the inside.
Security was later able to enter the hotel room and found the master bedroom door locked. The balcony door leading to the bedroom was also locked, deputies said.
Security was able to gain entry to the master bedroom, where Jacinda Decaro and her daughter, Masiela Decaro, 4, were both found unresponsive on the bed.
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Deputies said a note was found on the nightstand with the words, “I’m sorry.”
Jacinda Decaro had a faint pulse and was taken to a hospital for life-saving measures.
Masiela Decaro died at the scene, deputies said.
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This is an ongoing investigation.
Deputies said there is no evidence to suggest there were any other individuals involved in the incident.
Anyone with information related to this case or any other similar incidents is asked to contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office at 407-348-2222 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
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