Carrie Elizabeth Romney, 64, was discovered dead Friday night near a parking structure in Valencia, California. Her car had been parked in a multi-story garage near a shopping center, and authorities believe she either fell or jumped from the structure.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officially listed her cause of death as “deferred,” citing pending toxicology results. Early indicators show no immediate signs of foul play. Investigators are treating the case as a death inquiry and are gathering evidence from the scene.
Romney had been in the midst of divorce proceedings with Mitt Romney’s brother, Scott, filed just months earlier. She and Scott were married in 2016 and had lived in the Valencia area.
Mitt Romney issued a heartfelt statement saying his family was “heartbroken” and asked for privacy as they grieve the loss. Meanwhile, the local sheriff’s office continues to collect witness statements, surveillance footage, and forensic data to clarify exactly what happened.