A petty officer found dead in a Mexico hotel earlier this year had "severe health problems" that restricted his ability to safely travel, according to court records obtained by Navy Times. The body of Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Edgar M. Balderrama was discovered in a Hermosillo motel room on Feb. 4, and what happened to the 31-year-old still remains unclear. Naval Criminal Investigative Service spokesman Jeff Houston declined to comment, citing an ongoing probe. While Navy leaders have remained mum on the case, revelations about Balderrama's health came to light after charges were filed in April against another sailor - Airman Apprentice Zachary A. Addis.
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