A 60-year-old employee of Wells Fargo, Denise Prudhomme, was found deceased at her desk in the company’s corporate office in Tempe, Arizona. The shocking discovery was made on Tuesday, August 20, four days after Prudhomme had last used her ID to enter the building on the morning of Friday, August 16.
The unsettling circumstances surrounding Prudhomme’s death have raised concerns among her colleagues. One employee expressed their distress to local news outlet K12News, stating that the thought of Prudhomme spending her final moments alone at her desk was deeply disturbing. The employee also expressed frustration that no one had noticed her absence or checked on her wellbeing.
Upon returning to work after the weekend, several employees reported a foul smell in the office. However, they initially dismissed it as a plumbing issue. It wasn’t until a colleague found Prudhomme in her cubicle that the true source of the odor was discovered. The building’s security personnel were then alerted, who in turn notified the police.
The cause of Prudhomme’s death has not yet been released by officials. However, they have stated that the initial investigation has not revealed any signs of foul play. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is still ongoing.
Employees have expressed their dissatisfaction with the building’s security, arguing that they should have discovered Prudhomme sooner. One employee described the situation as “negligence” and expressed unease at the lack of oversight.
Wells Fargo has not yet responded to requests for comment. However, in a statement shared with several news outlets, the company expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss of their colleague. They also announced that they would be providing counselors to support office employees during this difficult time.
The company has stated that it is fully cooperating with the Tempe police in their ongoing investigation.