Colorado Funeral Home Owners Arrested for Storing 190 Decaying Bodies and Committing Covid Fraud

The owners of a Colorado funeral home, where 190 decaying bodies were discovered, have been indicted on federal charges for misspending nearly $900,000 in pandemic relief funds on personal expenses. The couple also faces state charges for corpse abuse, money laundering, theft, and forgery. Families who entrusted their loved ones to the funeral home have been devastated by the revelations, including receiving dry concrete instead of cremated ashes. The couple allegedly used the relief funds for vacations, cosmetic surgery, jewelry, and other personal expenses, while leaving a trail of unpaid bills and business disputes. The case has prompted efforts to strengthen oversight of funeral home operators in Colorado.