Carrie Romney, 64, tragically passed away following an incident on October 10, where she was found at the base of a parking structure in Valencia, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled her death as suicide, attributing it to "blunt traumatic injuries." She was discovered at the scene after reportedly falling from the five-story parking garage attached to an upscale apartment complex.
Authorities confirmed that Carrie Romney died as a result of jumping from the elevated structure. The circumstances leading up to her decision have not been disclosed by investigators. Emergency services were called to the location after reports of a person down, but she was pronounced dead upon their arrival.
The event occurred amidst a difficult period for Carrie Romney, who was in the midst of a divorce from George Scott Romney, 81, an attorney and the older brother of Senator Mitt Romney. Court documents indicate that the couple, who had been married for eight years, filed for divorce in May, citing irreconcilable differences. However, the details of these differences have not been made public.
The divorce proceedings revealed a significant financial conflict between Carrie and George Romney, with legal filings indicating that both were attempting to prevent the other from acquiring any marital assets. These mutual accusations hinted at a substantial deterioration in their relationship prior to their separation, as reported by the New York Post.
Despite their ongoing divorce, both Carrie and George Romney continued to live in the same condominium in Valencia, valued at approximately $725,000, which became a focal point of their legal struggle. George Romney's legal motions argued against granting his wife spousal support and contended that the couple had no joint property requiring division.
The day-to-day dynamics of their shared residence during the divorce process have raised several questions, especially since it is unknown whether both parties were present in the condo at the time of Carrie Romney's death. The aggressive legal postures taken by both sides persisted until Carrie's untimely demise, leaving the asset dispute unresolved.
The medical examiner's office has concluded its investigation into Carrie Romney's death. Yet, many details about the events leading up to her fatal fall remain undisclosed by authorities and family members alike. The Romney family has refrained from making public comments about the situation surrounding Carrie Romney's death and the contentious divorce proceedings that were ongoing at the time of the incident.
