Authorities explore recent death a Utah nurse and mom threewhose husband allegedly told the police that he had come out beer after finding her body at the bottom of the staircase in their home.
Autumn Mercado, 39, was found dead at the bottom of her stairs at her house in Western Jordan, suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah, January 13, after an concerned associate informed the police that he was not at work, prompting servants to conduct well -being, police, police Western Jordan Sgt. Said Andrew Hercules In a press conference covered with KSL News.
When the police arrived at home, Mercado’s husband Carlos Mercado replied to the door and said that he would just call the police, state statements, according to the local sales town of Utah.
“Death seemed suspicious of the response of the clerks,” Hercules said near Preš.
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Autumn Mercado was found dead at the bottom of the stairs in his home. (GoFundme)
Carlos Mercado told police that he woke up in the morning to find his wife at the bottom of the stairs and believed he was sleeping, according to the statement, the socket reported.
Mercado also told the police that he covered his wife with a blanket, left it at the bottom of the stairs, and then ordered a driving division service to take him to a gas station to buy more beer, leaving their children unattended.
“Officers could smell the alcohol that came from Carlos’s breath and noticed that it was hard to hold a balance. There were more open alcohol tanks in the entire front room and kitchen space,” the statement continued.
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The death of the autumn Mercada is suspicious, police said. (Osmortnik)
Carlos Mercado, 47, was arrested and reserved in Salt Lake County prison for failure to report the death and two points of abandonment of the child, Hercules said.
No longer in custody and has not been charged In connection with the death of his wifeAccording to records on the reservation of Salt Lake district.
The authorities continue to investigate in cooperation with the Office of Doctors in Utah and the Salt Lake District Lawyer.
Autumn Mercado’s husband was accused of not reporting his death. (Osmortnik)
Autumn was a competitive gymnast who “found a true calling in nursing,” the website said.
“Her work at the Huntsman Cancer Institute was more than a job – it was a mission,” the memory continued. “Known for his compassionate care, sharp intellect and unwavering commitment, autumn touched a myriad of life, bringing comfort and hope for patients and colleagues.”
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At the time of her death, she worked to become a nurse.
“If you had asked the fall what her greatest achievements were, she would not have mentioned medals or degrees,” the obituary noted. “You would tell you that these were her three beautiful children, the center of her universe.”
It was not immediately clear if Carlos Mercado had retained a lawyer.
