A tragic incident unfolded at a Wells Fargo office in Tempe, Arizona, where a 60-year-old employee was discovered deceased at her desk four days after last clocking in.
Denise Prudhomme’s body was found on August 20, leading to an investigation by local authorities.
Prudhomme last registered her arrival at work on August 16 at 7 a.m.
According to the Tempe Police Department, it was only after on-site security was alerted by the lingering foul odor that they made the grim discovery, prompting them to call the police.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and pronounced her dead at 4:55 p.m.
While the cause and manner of Prudhomme’s death remain pending, preliminary investigations have revealed no immediate signs of foul play.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death and are interviewing colleagues to gather more information.
Reports have surfaced that some employees had noticed a strange smell during the days leading up to the discovery, initially attributing it to plumbing issues.
This has raised concerns among staff, many of whom work remotely and might not have been aware of the situation until it culminated in Prudhomme’s tragic passing.
Colleagues expressed frustration regarding the lack of immediate communication from Wells Fargo about the incident.
One employee raised questions about why the company did not formally address the staff concerning Prudhomme’s death.
According to local television reports, Wells Fargo stated that they needed to consult with Prudhomme’s family before communicating details to employees.
The company described her workspace as “very underpopulated,” noting that most employees do not work in the office regularly.
