Former Republican presidential nominee and Senator Mitt Romney has spoken publicly following the death of his sister-in-law, Carrie Romney.
In a statement, Romney shared that his family is “heartbroken” by the loss.
“Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Carrie, who brought warmth and love to all our lives,” the statement read. “We ask for privacy during this difficult time.”
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that 64-year-old Carrie Elizabeth Romney was found dead in a parking lot in Valencia, California, on Friday, October 10.
According to authorities, homicide investigators arrived at the scene around 8:30 p.m. that evening and identified Carrie’s body in the lot located in the 24500 block of Town Center Drive.
The department stated that the investigation into her death remains ongoing, and her cause of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s Office.
Earlier Monday, a representative for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirmed that a woman had either jumped or fallen from a nearby parking structure. According to NBC Los Angeles, the structure is five stories tall and located next to a Hyatt Regency hotel.
Records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirm that Carrie died on Friday. As of Monday, October 13, her cause of death remains deferred pending further investigation. Her body is listed as “ready for release.”
