Wells Fargo worker found dead at her desk four days after clocking in
Authorities are investigating the death of Denise Prudhomme, a 60-year-old Wells Fargo employee found unresponsive at her desk four days after arriving, with no initial signs of foul play.
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Authorities in Arizona are investigating the death of Denise Prudhomme, a 60-year-old Wells Fargo employee, who was found dead at her desk four days after she clocked in. Prudhomme entered the Wells Fargo office in Tempe on August 16 and was discovered unresponsive on August 20 by a colleague. Building security alerted officials after receiving reports of a "subject down." Upon arrival, police pronounced her dead at 4:55 PM. Reports indicate that Prudhomme's cubicle was located away from the main aisle, and several employees had noticed a foul odor but attributed it to plumbing issues. A Wells Fargo spokesperson expressed condolences and stated that the company is cooperating with the police investigation. Initial findings from the police did not suggest foul play, and the investigation is ongoing in collaboration with the Maricopa County medical examiner to determine the cause of death.
- Denise Prudhomme was found dead at her desk four days after clocking in at Wells Fargo.
- Her cubicle was located away from the main aisle, leading to delayed discovery.
- Employees had reported a foul odor but thought it was due to plumbing issues.
- Wells Fargo is cooperating with the investigation and providing support to employees.
- Initial police findings do not indicate foul play.
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4 commentsI mean, this isn't some frothy AI startup that has approximately zero chance of having any impact on the world. This is one of the largest banks in the country. They should, at the very least, have someone checking every office and cube, every night, to make sure no unauthorized personnel are there after closing.
Some more discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41396883
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