Utah Mom Found Dead at Bottom of Stairs, Husband Arrested After Leaving
A Utah mother was discovered dead at home, leading to her husband’s arrest after he left for drinks with their children inside
Utah, Salt Lake City, Autumn Mercado, Carlos Mercado, Domestic Violence
Salt Lake City: A tragic situation unfolded when a mother of three, Autumn Mercado, was found dead at the bottom of her stairs. Her husband, Carlos, is now in custody after he left her body and took their kids out for beers.
This all started when a coworker got worried about Autumn and called the police for a welfare check. When officers arrived, they discovered her lifeless body covered with a blanket.
Carlos claimed he thought she had just fallen and even said she passed out from vertigo. But things didn’t add up. He had been drinking and seemed unsteady when the police spoke to him.
To make matters worse, their young kids were found in the house, unattended and without clothes, standing near their mother. It’s heartbreaking to think about what they must have seen.
After a night of drinking, Carlos said he fell asleep and found Autumn later. Instead of calling for help, he covered her up and went out for more drinks, leaving the kids behind.
Autumn’s sister shared her grief on Facebook, promising to take care of the children. She’s even started a GoFundMe to help support the family during this tough time.
Authorities are still looking into the details surrounding Autumn’s death, and it’s clear that Carlos has a troubling history with domestic violence. He was previously convicted of assault and other charges.
As of now, Carlos is out of custody, but the investigation continues. It’s a sad reminder of how quickly things can go wrong.