Carrie Elizabeth Romney, 64, tragically passed away following a fall from a parking garage in Santa Clarita, California. The incident unfolded at a five-story parking structure situated near an apartment complex. Authorities located Romney's body after she fell from the rooftop level.
Detailed surveillance footage revealed that Romney had spent a significant amount of time pacing on the roof before her death. The video captured her ultimately falling from a seated position. At the scene, investigators found a note within Romney's vehicle, though its contents have yet to be publicly disclosed.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office led an exhaustive inquiry into the events surrounding Romney's death. The medical examiner determined that the fall, resulting in blunt-force injuries, was the cause of death, and officially classified it as a suicide after considering all the evidence, including surveillance footage and the scene's materials.
Further medical examination uncovered the presence of the benzodiazepine alprazolam in Romney's system, a medication typically prescribed for managing anxiety and panic disorders.
Carrie Romney was married to George Scott Romney, 81, Mitt Romney's older brother and the eldest son of the late George W. Romney, a former Michigan governor and presidential candidate. The couple had been embroiled in a difficult divorce for several months prior to the incident. Court records revealed profound disputes over financial matters and property division.
Their eight-year marriage was coming to an end through proceedings that cited irreconcilable differences. Both parties took legal measures to safeguard their financial interests, with court documents showing attempts to prevent each other from claiming any portion of their assets.
Adding to the complexity, despite the ongoing divorce, Carrie and George Romney were living in the same Valencia condominium, valued at $725,000, which became a focal point in their legal disagreements.
