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April 11, 2026 1 min read

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South TX family blames popular energy drink in cheerleader’s death — San Antonio Attorney911 fights for families harmed by corporate negligence, 25+ years securing multi-million dollar verdicts against deep-pocket defendants, former insurance defense attorney exposes tactics used by energy drink giants, product liability & wrongful death specialists, TBI ($5M+), catastrophic injury & fatality cases, free consultation, no fee unless we win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español - Attorney911

Weslaco Teen’s Fatal Heart Attack Linked to Energy Drink: What San Antonio Families Need to Know

The Tragedy That Shook the Rio Grande Valley—and What It Means for San Antonio

On October 20, 2025, Larissa Rodriguez—a 17-year-old cheerleader, beauty pageant contestant, and star student from Weslaco—suffered a fatal cardiac event shortly after her high school homecoming. The Hidalgo County Medical Examiner ruled her death a result of cardiomyopathy caused by excessive caffeine consumption, with no other harmful substances found in her system. The source? Alani Nu Energy Drinks, a popular beverage marketed to young women