A medical examiner ruled Tuesday that Carrie Romney, the daughter-in-law of former Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney, committed suicide.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said 64-year-old Carrie Romney: died from “blunt force trauma” and listed the manner of death as “suicide.” according to to people. Investigators found her body at the bottom of a parking lot in Valencia on Oct. 10 after she apparently jumped from a five-story concrete structure.
Carrie Romney was married to 81-year-old George Scott Romney, the older brother of her ex. Utah State Senator and former Governor of Massachusetts. The couple were embroiled in a bitter story. divorce months before her death, according to people familiar with the situation.
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Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances of the incident, and no foul play is suspected. The medical examiner's findings close the case after several weeks of review. (RELATED: New York Democrats Helped Commit Suicide)
Mitt Romney previously addressed the tragedy by releasing a brief statement.
“Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Carrie, who brought warmth and love to all of our lives,” a spokesperson for Mitt Romney told People. “We ask for privacy during this difficult time.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. You can call or text 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org for 24-hour support.
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