Former Republican presidential nominee and senator Mitt Romney said his family is "heartbroken" after his sister-in-law, Carrie Elizabeth Romney , was found dead in Valencia, California, in a statement to PEOPLE on Monday (October 13).

"Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Carrie, who brought warmth and love to all our lives," Romney said. "We ask for privacy during this difficult time."

Carrie, 64, was reportedly found dead at 8:30 p.m. local time last Friday (October 10). Authorities located her vehicle inside a parking garage near a Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Carrie was located on the street, however, it was "unknown at the money" where she "jumped or fell" from the multi-story parking garage or another nearby building, Los Angeles County Deputy Brenda Serna said in an emai

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