After almost 4 months of investigation the Arizona local police are now going to focus their investigation in the October 8, 2009 sweat lodge tragedy on Mr. James Arthur Ray as the one responsible of the death of 3 people. Aside from the 3 people who died on the incident, there were 19 people suffered with dehydration, burns, and kidney failure.
The retreat that Ray conducted involves a 36 hours fasting and spiritual exercises inside the sweat lodge. Most of the individuals who were present on the retreat suffered suffocation and vomiting because the lodge is already overcrowded. It resulted to lack of air inside the lodge and in spite of this situation Ray continued his exercise.
The complete details on how the tragedy really happen is still not clear but Ray is already the main suspect on this incident. If proven guilty he will be charged with murder or homicide.
Original News Source: James Ray Sweat Lodge