Carrie Romney found dead in Valencia, sister-in-law of Mitt Romney

Carrie Elizabeth Romney, 64, the sister-in-law of U.S. Senator Mitt Romney, was found dead Friday evening near a multistory parking garage adjacent to the shopping center in Valencia, California, authorities said. First responders discovered her body at about 8:30 p.m., and Los Angeles County sheriff's investigators are conducting an ongoing inquiry into the circumstances of her death.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said homicide investigators responded to the scene after the discovery and that preliminary information suggested she may have fallen or jumped from the nearby parking structure. Investigators added that no foul play is currently suspected. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner has listed her cause of death as deferred while toxicology and additional examinations are completed. The coroner's records indicate the body is ready for release.

A representative for Senator Romney issued a statement on behalf of the family, saying, "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." Senator Romney is a former presidential nominee and serves as a...