Carrie Romney, the sister-in-law of former U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has tragically ended her own life, as confirmed by recent medical examinations. The 64-year-old was found lifeless at the bottom of a parking garage in Valencia, California, on October 10. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office verified on Tuesday that her death was due to “blunt traumatic injuries” and officially ruled it as a suicide.
Carrie Romney was wedded to George Scott Romney, the 81-year-old elder sibling of Mitt Romney. The couple had been embroiled in a bitter divorce for several months before her death. They had been living separately since May, following their decision to divorce due to “irreconcilable differences” after eight years of marriage.
The exact nature of these differences remains undisclosed, but court records suggest that both parties were trying to prevent the other from gaining any assets during the divorce proceedings. Before their separation, the couple lived together in a Valencia condominium valued at $725,000. It remains unclear whether they continued to live together in the period leading up to Carrie’s death.
George Romney had stated his intention to deny any spousal support to Carrie and asserted that the couple did not own any joint property that needed to be divided. The parking garage where Carrie’s life tragically ended is part of a luxury apartment complex.
The tragic circumstances of Carrie Romney’s death highlight the importance of mental health awareness and the need for supportive resources, especially during times of personal crisis such as divorce. It serves as a stark reminder that even those connected to high-profile figures are not exempt from personal struggles and mental health issues.