Officials Release Mitt Romney Relative’s Cause Of Death After Fall From Parking Garage

Medical examiners ruled Tuesday that Carrie Romney, the sister-in-law of former Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, died by suicide.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office said Carrie Romney, 64, died from “blunt traumatic injuries” and listed the manner of death as “suicide,” according to People. Investigators found her body at the bottom of a parking structure in Valencia on Oct. 10 after she apparently jumped from the five-story concrete facility.

Carrie Romney was married to George Scott Romney, 81, the older brother of the former Utah senator and onetime Massachusetts governor. The couple had been embroiled in a bitter divorce for months leading up to her death, according to people familiar with the matter.

Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident, and no foul play is suspected. The medical examiner’s findings close the case after weeks of review.

Mitt Romney previously addressed the tragedy, releasing a brief statement.

“Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Carrie, who brought warmth and love to all our lives,” a representative 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 support 24/7.