Death of Mitch McConnell’s Sister-in-Law Is Now a ‘Criminal Investigation,’ Texas Sheriff Says

Chao was the sister of Mr. McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, who served in multiple presidential administrations.

AP/Jacquelyn Martin
Elaine Chao looks on as then Vice President Biden, administers the Senate oath to Senator McConnell. The death of Ms. Chao sister, Angela Chao, is now being investigated as a 'criminal matter," authorities say. AP/Jacquelyn Martin

The death of Senator McConnell’s sister-in-law is now under criminal investigation nearly one month after her passing, Texas law enforcement officials say. 

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