Found Deceased IL - Brissa Romero, 17, from Carpentersville, gray 2008 Nissan Rogue, didn't return from a work party at Bowlero, Vernon Hills, 4 Dec 2023

[jca1388]

This happened at the pond where I work. Divers searched most of the morning. It's disturbing to know that this tragedy happened a week before and we had no idea what was in the pond. I think it's 20 feet deep in the deep end. It's also worth noting the pond had not frozen over yet but as of a day ago it is now completely frozen over. I know this T-intersection well, the road is a pretty good distance from the pond. <modsnip: screenshot with no source link>

 

[sherlockbromes]

Coroner says missing teenager Brissa Romero was under influence of alcohol, THC when she died in Vernon Hills pond
Toxicology test results have been confirmed to have been received by Lake County Coroner’s Office for Romero.
Results showed she had a BAC of 0.16 (2x legal limit). Also says her THC reading was 7.4 ng/mL, Illinois legal limit is 5 ng/mL.
Official cause of death listed as drowning with ethanol intoxication as a contributing factor, manner of death was determined to be accident.

 

[KooshBall]

Coroner says missing teenager Brissa Romero was under influence of alcohol, THC when she died in Vernon Hills pond
Toxicology test results have been confirmed to have been received by Lake County Coroner’s Office for Romero.
Results showed she had a BAC of 0.16 (2x legal limit). Also says her THC reading was 7.4 ng/mL, Illinois legal limit is 5 ng/mL.
Official cause of death listed as drowning with ethanol intoxication as a contributing factor, manner of death was determined to be accident.

Thank you for the update. I wasn't expecting her to have been under the influence.

 

[sherlockbromes]

If you followed the case closely, especially the Univision interviews with the father, it seems like some and/or most of the family may not have been aware of this kind of behavior from the young woman (may she rest in peace) - or atleast spoke very strongly against the possibility of her having been driving under the influence. <modsnip: not victim friendly>

Regardless, I write all this because I feel for the father. I am about the age of Brissas older sister, and I know how high school kids acted when I grew up and how they are now. Yes they might be successful, responsible, and cautious on the surface - but <modsnip> without a care for their own safety. Her father in interviews said he was strict with his kids, but for some kids that just means they get good at keeping up with their appearance. <modsnip> I’m not criticizing Brissa or her family, my heart truly hurts for them. <modsnip>

Get to know your kids, truly know them where they are comfortable with sharing everything with you out of love. I hope Brissas family will continue to heal and the light she brought to the world will continue to shine.

 

[Skylark6]

Definitely surprising...if this had been after the party, it would have been my first inclination. But not before. Especially with the video of her in the fast food place about 15 minutes prior. I don't recall any discussion of her possibly being impaired in the video footage, but I don't think much of it was released to the public either. Obviously it would have been speculation, but does make one wonder what happened in those 15 minutes.

 

[Puzzles8]

Definitely surprising...if this had been after the party, it would have been my first inclination. But not before. Especially with the video of her in the fast food place about 15 minutes prior. I don't recall any discussion of her possibly being impaired in the video footage, but I don't think much of it was released to the public either. Obviously it would have been speculation, but does make one wonder what happened in those 15 minutes.

I agree, she was 17 yo. why would any of us have suspected that? Legal drinking age in the U.S. is 21 yo.

JMO

 

[cvaldez1975]

I agree, she was 17 yo. why would any of us have suspected that? Legal drinking age in the U.S. is 21 yo.

JMO

it would have been the first thing i suspected.

 

[BeginnerSleuther]

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To me, the most logical explanation is dark roads and water.

 

[NoSpoonFeeding]

To me, the most logical explanation is dark roads and water.

She is 5'0" and weighs about 115 pounds. BA of .16 is VERY intoxicated for a very small, young female. I am quite heaver and older and a more experienced drinker. That BA reading would put me at too drunk too even think about driving.
Unfortunately, binge drinking is not uncommon with teenagers and young adults.

 

[cvaldez1975]

To me, the most logical explanation is dark roads and water.

eh thats possible too. but i thought kiely rodni was drinking the night she disappeared as well since she left a party and ppl thought that was so horrible and mean. teens do what teens do.

 

[GraceG]

She is 5'0" and weighs about 115 pounds. BA of .16 is VERY intoxicated for a very small, young female. I am quite heaver and older and a more experienced drinker. That BA reading would put me at too drunk too even think about driving.
Unfortunately, binge drinking is not uncommon with teenagers and young adults.

She also had TCH in her system. Unfortunately, young people and even older people are not too knowledgeable about the danger of combining the two as using cannabis and alcohol together enhances the effects of each, causing increased side effects (slowed reaction time, loss of coordination and problem-solving skills, impaired decision-making skills, and distorted perception and peripheral vision (which can make driving particularly hazardous). More info at the Colorado DOT official website. Impaired Driving

 

[Joe Friday]

Thankfully she didn't have a whole car load of people with her when she set out driving drunk and stoned or this could have been much more tragic that it was. That has happened far more times and anyone can count.

JMO