60-year-old Wells Fargo worker died in office and wasn’t found for 4 days, AZ cops say
A 60-year-old Wells Fargo worker died at a corporate office in Arizona and wasn’t found for four days, police said.
A security worker discovered Denise Prudhomme’s body at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Tempe Police Department said in a news release.
Prudhomme had scanned into the building at 1150 West Washington Street at 7 a.m. Aug. 16, police said. It was a Friday.
But she never scanned out and was found dead days later, police said.
Her death is being investigated by police and the medical examiner.
Police said there are not any “obvious signs of foul play.”
Police didn’t release any other details and said the investigation is ongoing.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague, Denise Prudhomme,” Wells Fargo said in a statement to McClatchy News. “Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones, and we are in contact to ensure they are well supported during this difficult time. We are committed to the safety and wellness of our workforce. Counselors are available to support any employees impacted by this event.”
A Wells Fargo spokesperson told McClatchy news by phone that some employees may have been upset that they weren’t contacted first about the death.
However, the company wanted to ensure Prudhomme’s family was notified first, the spokesperson said.
Prudhomme worked in an “underpopulated area,” which may have been a factor in why her body was not promptly discovered, the spokesperson said.
This story was originally published August 29, 2024 at 1:01 PM with the headline "60-year-old Wells Fargo worker died in office and wasn’t found for 4 days, AZ cops say."
