Former Senator and two-time presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney, is expressing profound sorrow in the wake of the unexpected passing of his sister-in-law, Carrie Elizabeth Romney. This tragic narrative continues to unfold, leaving many questions in its wake.
Reports from The Gateway Pundit indicate that Carrie Romney was discovered deceased near a parking structure in Valencia, California. Emergency services were alerted on Friday evening regarding a deceased woman in that vicinity.
The 64-year-old woman was found either having fallen or jumped from a five-story building adjacent to the Valencia Town Center mall and was pronounced dead at the scene.
LA County Sheriff’s spokesman Lieutenant Daniel Vizcarra noted, “We don’t yet have enough information from the coroner to determine whether it was a suicide or an accident.” Authorities have indicated that foul play is not suspected.
In response to the grim incident, Romney conveyed heartfelt grief, stating, “Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Carrie, who brought warmth and love to all our lives. We request privacy during this trying period.”
New details reported by the Daily Mail have emerged, suggesting that personal circumstances may have added to the tragedy. Earlier this year, on May 25, Romney’s brother, George Scott Romney, formally separated from Carrie, proceeding to file for divorce on June 10 after approximately eight years of marriage.
In his divorce submission, Scott cited “irreconcilable differences” and claimed that the couple primarily acquired assets independently prior to their marriage according to records. Additionally, he opposed Carrie’s plea for spousal support, which led her to seek the reversion of her maiden name, Carrie Elizabeth Dimas.
The couple wed on November 26, 2016, and notably did not have any children together.
Scott Romney, aged 84, is a lawyer and politician, and he is also the father of former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel from his first marriage.
In a separate political vein, Mitt Romney recently announced he would not pursue reelection for his Senate seat. At 76 years old, he remarked, “At the end of another term, I’d be in my mid-80s. Frankly, it’s time for a new generation of leaders—who are best suited to tackle decisions that will shape the world they will inhabit.”
