Relatives of 19-year-old Sid Skibinski-Gonzales say the tragedy never should have happened. The young man was celebrating with friends Saturday night at a home on Reseda Lane in Modesto when he drank an entire bottle of Bacardi 151 rum.

Police say he passed out shortly after. But when friends checked on him the next morning, Gonzales was dead.

Police are investigating if a parent, 42-year-old Billy Smith, who was at home during the party, played a role in the incident.

"We're not sure if he provided the alcohol or knew the young man was only 19 years old," said Modesto Police Department spokesman, Craig Gundlach.

Detectives and the district attorney's office are examining the case for possible criminal charges.

Relatives say Gonzales was kind, talented, outgoing and excited about an upcoming move to Colorado with his mom.

"He was so excited about his band and all the things he was going to do. Now he's gone and I can't believe it," said Victoria Jackson, Gonzales' cousin.

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