Utah mother found dead at bottom of stairs as husband left body to go for beers

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Utah mother of three was found dead at the bottom of the stairs and her husband was arrested after telling police she fell, covered her body with a blanket and went out for beers. Autumn Mercado, a 39-year-old nurse, died at the family’s home in Salt Lake City on Monday and her body was discovered by officers carrying out a welfare check after a call from a concerned coworker. Her husband, Carlos Mercado, 47, told investigators he had found Autumn and thought she had fallen, covered her body with a blanket and left the house with his young children alone inside, reported FOX13. “Autumn’s feet were discolored, and signs of rigor mortis appeared to be present.” open image in gallery A concerned co-worker reportedly called police to request a welfare check as the couple had history ‘with domestic violence and wanted to make sure she was OK’ Her husband reportedly told officers that his wife had “passed out” from vertigo before tumbling down the stairs.