Carrie Elizabeth Romney, Mitt Romney’s 64-year-old sister-in-law, died on October 10, 2025, in Valencia, California. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner determined that she died from blunt traumatic injuries after falling from the rooftop of a parking structure; the manner of death was ruled suicide.
What happened to Carrie Elizabeth Romney?
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said Romney sustained fatal injuries after a fall from the rooftop of a parking structure in Valencia. The county listed the cause of death as blunt traumatic injuries and recorded that responding personnel pronounced her dead at 20:37 on October 10, 2025. The medical examiner’s December 9 release provides the official cause and circumstances.
ABC7 reported on December 10 that the medical examiner ruled the manner of death suicide. That report states the final manner determination.
What was reported at first?
In its October 13 report, updated October 14, the Los Angeles Times said the cause was initially listed as deferred while testing continued. Authorities were investigating whether Romney had jumped or fallen. The report placed the response in the 24000 block of Town Center Drive, near Valencia Town Center, at about 9 p.m. on October 10. The Times’ early account reflects the status at that point; it was superseded by the medical examiner’s December findings.
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What did Mitt Romney’s family say?
Mitt Romney said, “Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Carrie, who brought warmth and love to all our lives. We ask for privacy during this difficult time.” The statement was reported by the Los Angeles Times. The report carrying the statement does not provide further private details.
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