Carrie Elizabeth Romney, Sister-in-Law of Mitt Romney, Discovered Dead at 64 After Apparent Fall From L.A. Parking Structure
Former Senator Mitt Romney and his family are mourning the sudden death of his sister-in-law, Carrie Elizabeth Romney, aged 64, whose body was discovered Friday evening outside a parking structure in Valencia, California. Local law enforcement says deputies responded at around 8:30 p.m. PT to reports of a woman who had fallen or possibly jumped from a five-story parking garage near the Town Center Drive shopping complex. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed her identity and indicated that there is no immediate sign of foul play.
Multiple agencies, including the Medical Examiner’s Office, are now investigating the circumstances surrounding Carrie Romney’s death. She was found near a parking garage adjacent to a Hyatt Regency hotel in the Valencia neighborhood of Los Angeles County—one of the more affluent suburbs north of L.A. The sheriff’s homicide bureau has stated that her death does not currently appear to involve criminal intent, and the official cause is listed as “deferred.” Toxicology and further examinations are underway.
Carrie Elizabeth was reportedly discovered next to the multi-story structure, and initial reports suggest she may have fallen—or in a worse scenario, jumped—from the high garage level. The Los Angeles County coroner’s records show her place of death as “street,” while her name and age were confirmed by authorities. As of now, no further details have been made available about her health condition prior to the incident or other circumstances.
Local outlets like FOX 11 and ABC News have reported details from the scene: deputies found the body near the 24500 block of Town Center Drive. The parking structure itself is situated near retail zones and a major hotel complex, making it a well-traveled area. Neighbors have described the location as relatively quiet at that hour, adding to the shock surrounding the incident.
As of Monday afternoon, no cause of death has been publicly released. The coroner’s office will issue a formal ruling once toxicology and full pathology are completed. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that investigators do not currently treat the case as criminal in nature. The suddenness of the event, combined with the lack of immediate evidence of foul play, has added to public speculation and media scrutiny.
Mitt Romney, who left the U.S. Senate earlier this year, has not made a public statement about his sister-in-law’s death. Family sources and media partners say they are grief-stricken and awaiting more details as authorities continue their investigation. While the tragic news has drawn attention across national media, the privacy and dignity of Romney’s family remain central to coverage.
Given the high-profile nature of the family involved, observers expect additional reporting and perhaps a deeper investigative spotlight as more facts emerge. For now, the incident is treated as a tragic event in need of clarification, not a crime scene in progress.
