WEST JORDAN, Utah — An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead Monday inside a West Jordan home where two young children were found near her body.
One man has been arrested on multiple charges, including child abandonment, after police discovered the woman’s body when a coworker said she had failed to show up to work and worried because there was a history of domestic violence.
“Whenever we have an incident where there is a deceased individual, it’s a tragic incident for us,” explained Sgt. Andrew Hercu
The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Autumn Mercado.
West Jordan police were called to the home at 7800 South and Iron Core Lane for a welfare check. When officers arrived, the suspect, Carlos Mercado, claimed he was about to call police. After entering the home, officers found Autumn Mercado’s body at the bottom of the stairs.
The two children, ages 1 and 4, were discovered naked and within view …