As previously reported, Mitt Romney’s sister-in-law, Carrie Elizabeth Romney, was found dead near a parking garage in Valencia, California.
Authorities responded to a call on Friday night on reports of a dead woman near a parking garage.
The woman, later identified as former Senator Mitt Romney’s sister-in-law, Carrie Romney, either jumped or fell off a five-story structure near the Valencia Town Center mall.
The 64-year-old died on scene.
Carrie Romney was married to former Senator Mitt Romney’s older brother, George Scott Romney, 81.
According to divorce records obtained by The New York Post, George Romney was trying to make sure that his wife Carrie got awarded nothing in a bitter divorce battle.
George Romney, a prominent lawyer with a very powerful and politically connected brother, sought to block his wife from receiving spousal support and said they had no shared property.
The two were married for 8 years, and their divorce was not final at the time Carried plunged to her death.
Carrie Romney’s death is still under investigation.
Police do not suspect foul play.
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