Death of Elisa Lam

Elisa Lam LAPD flyer photo

The death of Elisa Lam occurred on February 19, 2013, at the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States. Elisa Lam, a Canadian student, was found dead in a water tank on the hotel's rooftop after having been reported missing. The circumstances surrounding her death gained significant media attention and sparked various theories and speculations.

Background

Elisa Lam, a 21-year-old student from Vancouver, Canada, was traveling alone in the United States. She checked into the Cecil Hotel on January 26, 2013. Lam's behavior in the hotel, captured on surveillance footage, showed her acting erratically in an elevator, which was the last known sighting of her before her disappearance.

Discovery of Body

After guests at the Cecil Hotel complained about low water pressure and strange taste in the water, Elisa Lam's body was discovered in one of the hotel's water tanks on the rooftop. The circumstances of how she gained access to the rooftop and the water tank remain unclear.

Investigation

The investigation into Elisa Lam's death raised questions about hotel security, mental health issues, and the possibility of foul play. The Los Angeles Police Department conducted a thorough investigation, including reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing hotel staff and guests. The coroner's report concluded that Lam's death was accidental, citing drowning as the cause of death.

Legacy

The case of Elisa Lam's death has garnered widespread interest and has been the subject of various documentaries, podcasts, and online discussions. The Cecil Hotel, where the incident occurred, has a dark history with other notable events and deaths linked to it.