Mar del Plata couple found dead, carbon monoxide suspected

An 89‑year‑old man, Luis Alberto Carreras, and his 86‑year‑old wife, María Rosa Nápoli, were discovered lifeless in their apartment at Diagonal Alberdi 2300 in Mar del Plata. Police were alerted after the couple failed to respond to contact attempts; firefighters forced entry and a SAME ambulance confirmed both were deceased. The Scientific Police are investigating, with prosecutors led by Constanza Mandagarán ordering autopsies. Early observations point to carbon monoxide poisoning, likely from a malfunctioning heating device, as the primary hypothesis.

Health officials note that the tragedy occurs amid a rise in carbon‑monoxide intoxications in the city. By mid‑2026, more than 55 people have been treated for CO poisoning, most cases linked to faulty stoves or heaters during cold weather. While the majority have recovered, officials continue to urge residents to ventilate spaces, inspect gas appliances, and install CO detectors to prevent further fatalities.