Wells Fargo’s Darkest Secret Yet—Employee Decomposes at Desk for Days!

In a somber turn of events, a Wells Fargo employee was discovered dead in her office, several days after last clocking in for work. The body of 60-year-old Denise Prudhomme was found on August 20 at the bank’s Tempe, Arizona office, a location just 10 miles from Phoenix.

Prudhomme had last been seen at the office on August 16, having clocked in around 7 a.m. that day. But in a chilling discovery, she never clocked out. Her absence went unnoticed for days, until on-site security found her lifeless body.

Local authorities were promptly notified after the discovery. Upon arrival, they confirmed that Prudhomme had passed away. The incident has left Prudhomme’s colleagues reeling, as they grapple with the reality that she was in the building for days without anyone realizing something was wrong.

“It’s really heartbreaking and I’m thinking, ‘What if I were just sitting there?’” shared one Wells Fargo employee in an interview with a local NBC affiliate, KPNX. The anonymous worker’s words resonate with a chilling question: “No one would check on me?”

Another employee, who also chose to remain anonymous, revealed to the outlet that a colleague initially found Prudhomme’s body after casually walking around the office. According to the employee, Prudhomme’s cubicle was located on the third floor, tucked away from the main aisle of desks, which may have contributed to her being unnoticed for so long.

Several workers had reportedly complained about a foul odor in the building, but it was dismissed as a plumbing issue, the employee added. This oversight raises concerns about the protocols in place for ensuring the well-being of employees who work in less visible areas.

Most of the staff at the Tempe office work remotely, the employee explained. Despite this, the building is monitored by security 24/7, leading many to question why Prudhomme’s body wasn’t found sooner. “That’s the scary part,” the employee expressed. “That’s the uneasy part. It’s negligence in some part.”

As the investigation unfolds, more questions than answers linger. The exact circumstances surrounding Prudhomme’s death, including the time and cause, remain under investigation. Police have indicated that foul play is not suspected based on the preliminary findings, according to CBS News. Sgt. Ryan Cook noted that the Office of the Medical Examiner will be making a further determination on the cause of death.

For Prudhomme’s colleagues, the situation is both tragic and unsettling. Some feel left in the dark about what exactly happened and how it was handled by the company. “I’m just wondering why they didn’t formally address employees about it?” one employee questioned. “I just feel like they aren’t being transparent with us and somebody needs to acknowledge this.”

The incident at Wells Fargo isn’t isolated. Other similar cases have surfaced over the years, where employees passed away at work and weren’t discovered for days. In 2015, a Finnish tax auditor was found dead in his office two days after passing away while reviewing tax returns. His closed office door led colleagues to believe he simply wanted privacy. In 2011, Rebecca Wells was found dead at her cubicle in Los Angeles County a day after her passing, remembered by coworkers as someone who was ‘always working.’

Wells Fargo has issued a public statement in the wake of the tragedy. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague at our Tempe office,” the statement read. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and loved ones during this difficult time. Counselors, through our Employee Assistance Consulting service, are available to support our employees.”

The bank also assured that it is cooperating fully with the Tempe Police Department in their ongoing investigation, directing any further inquiries to the authorities.

As the investigation continues, Prudhomme’s colleagues are left mourning her loss, with some reflecting on how easily something similar could happen to anyone. For now, they wait, hoping for answers and closure in this heartbreaking chapter.