Mitt Romney's sister-in-law found dead near parking garage in Valencia

A sister-in-law of former US Sen. and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was found dead in Valencia Friday evening. Carrie Romney, 64, was discovered near a parking garage in the Town Center area of the neighborhood, according to ABC News.

Preliminary information indicated she may have jumped or fallen from the garage, according to sources cited by ABC News.The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner listed her cause of death as "deferred" while toxicology tests were pending. The Sheriff's Department told ABC News it is conducting a death investigation.

Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding Romney's death. The investigation is being handled by local law enforcement in coordination with the medical examiner's office.


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The Town Center area of Valencia, located in Santa Clarita, is a popular shopping and entertainment district in northern Los Angeles County. The area features multiple parking structures serving the commercial district.

Family connection

Carrie Romney was connected to the prominent Romney family through marriage. The Romney family has been a fixture in American politics for decades, with various members serving in government positions at state and federal levels.

No statements have been released by the Romney family regarding Carrie Romney's death. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time as authorities continue their investigation.

Law enforcement officials emphasized that the investigation remains active and that no conclusions about the manner of death have been reached. Toxicology results, which can take several weeks to complete, may provide additional information about the circumstances of her death.

An investigation remains ongoing, and investigators are waiting on an official cause of death from the medical examiner.

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About Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney served as governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and was the GOP nominee in the 2012 presidential election. He served as senator of Utah from 2019 to 2025.