Mitt Romney’s Sister-in-Law Carrie Died by Suicide at L.A. Parking Garage, Medical Examiner Determines

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• The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the cause of death of Carrie Elizabeth Romney, the late sister-in-law of former U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney.

• Carrie died on October 10 after falling from a parking lot in California.

• Mitt said in a statement at the time that his family was “heartbroken” by his death.

Cause of death revealed Carrie Elizabeth Romneysister-in-law of former U.S. Senator. Mitt Romney.

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner (DME) said in a statement on Tuesday, December 9, that they determined that Carrie died as a result of blunt traumatic injuries. On October 10, he was injured when he fell from the roof of a parking lot in Valencia, California. The DME also noted that Carrie’s death was a suicide. He was 64 years old.

A rep for Mitt, 78, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s representative previously told PEOPLE that law enforcement responded to a call around 8:30 p.m. the night of Carrie’s death and arrived at the Valencia parking lot in the 24500 block of Town Center Drive, where they identified Carrie’s body.

A woman jumped or fell from a five-story parking garage near the Hyatt Regency hotel, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s representative tells PEOPLE. NBC Los Angeles.

One The statement was shared with PEOPLE Shortly after Carrie’s death, Mitt said, “Our family is heartbroken over the loss of Carrie, who brought warmth and love to all of our lives. We ask for privacy during this difficult time.”

Months before Carrie’s death, her husband George “Scott” Romney – Mitt’s older brother – filed for divorceAccording to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

The filing showed that Scott, 84, filed for divorce from his third wife, Carrie, on June 10. The file showed May 25 as the couple’s separation date, and “irreconcilable differences” was cited as the reason for the separation.

In his filing, Scott asked the judge to eliminate possible spousal support for both him and Carrie during the divorce proceedings or at any time in the future. “Most of the parties’ assets and liabilities are separate property and were accumulated prior to the marriage.”

Carrie stated to the court that she would no longer use the surname Romney after the divorce. Carrie’s attorney, Paulina Markey, confirmed to PEOPLE that the divorce had not yet been finalized at the time of Carrie’s death.

He said in a statement: “This is an extremely difficult time for Ms. Romney’s loved ones, and the family has asked for privacy as they grieve. We extend our deepest condolences to them during this time.”

Scott’s attorney, Karen L. Goldman, previously told PEOPLE seeking comment: “My client has not authorized me to make any comments to the media during this difficult and tragic time.”

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Scott and Carrie married on November 16, 2016, and they have no children together. Scott was married to his first wife, Ronna Romney, from 1967 to 1992, and to his second wife, Sheri Jelalian, from 2011 to 2016.

Scott is the father of seven children from his previous marriages. One of his children is a former Republican National Committee chairman Ronna McDaniel.

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