Authorities are investigating the latest demise of a Utah nurse and mother of three, whose husband allegedly informed police he went out to get beer after discovering her physique on the backside of a stairwell of their residence.
Autumn Mercado, 39, was discovered useless on the backside of the steps in her home in West Jordan, a suburb of Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah, on Jan. 13 after a involved coworker notified police that she had not been at work, prompting officers to conduct a welfare examine, West Jordan Police Sgt. Andrew Hercules mentioned in a press convention coated by KSL Information.
When officers arrived on the residence, Mercado’s husband, Carlos Mercado, answered the door and mentioned he was nearly to name police, an affidavit states, in accordance with the native Utah outlet.
“The death appeared suspicious to responding officers,” Hercules mentioned on the presser.
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Autumn Mercado was discovered useless on the backside of a stairwell in her residence. (GoFundMe)
Carlos Mercado informed police he had woken up within the morning to search out his spouse on the backside of the steps and believed she was asleep, in accordance with the affidavit, the outlet reported.
Mercado additionally informed police he had coated his spouse with a blanket, left her on the backside of the steps after which ordered a ride-share service to take him to a fuel station to purchase extra beer, leaving their youngsters unsupervised.
“Officers could smell the odor of alcohol coming from Carlos’ breath and noticed he had a hard time maintaining his balance. Multiple open containers of alcohol were observed throughout the front room and kitchen area,” the affidavit continued.
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Autumn Mercado’s demise is suspicious, police mentioned. (Obituary)
Carlos Mercado, 47, was arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for failure to report a demise and two counts of kid abandonment, Hercules mentioned.
He’s not in custody and has not been charged in connection along with his spouse’s demise, in accordance with Salt Lake County reserving data.
Authorities proceed to analyze along side the Utah Medical Examiner’s Workplace and Salt Lake County District Lawyer’s Workplace.
Autumn Mercado’s husband was charged with not reporting her demise. (Obituary)
Autumn was a aggressive gymnast who “found her true calling in nursing,” in accordance with an internet obituary.
“Her work at the Huntsman Cancer Institute was more than a job—it was a mission,” the memorial continued. “Known for her compassionate care, sharp intellect, and unwavering dedication, Autumn touched countless lives, bringing comfort and hope to patients and colleagues alike.”
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On the time of her demise, she was working to turn into a nurse practitioner.
“If you asked Autumn what her greatest accomplishments were, she wouldn’t mention medals or degrees,” the obituary famous. “She would tell you it was her three beautiful children, the center of her universe.”
It was not instantly clear whether or not Carlos Mercado has retained an lawyer.
