Key facts
- An American diplomat was found dead in Yangon, Myanmar.
- The U.S. State Department confirmed the death of a U.S. government employee.
- The diplomat was discovered approximately two weeks ago at the Sakura Residence & Hotel.
- Police are treating the death as a potential homicide.
- A Thai woman is in custody in connection with the investigation.
An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, with authorities treating the case as a possible homicide. The U.S. State Department confirmed the death of a U.S. government employee assigned to the embassy in Yangon but provided no further details out of respect for the family's privacy.