"Shocking Discovery: Over 189 Bodies Unearthed at 'Green' Funeral Home"

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Authorities in Colorado have removed nearly 200 bodies from Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose after an investigation into reports of an odor. The funeral home, known for its "green" or natural burials, was accused of improperly storing bodies. The number of bodies found was initially estimated at 115 but turned out to be much higher. The next steps in the investigation are to identify the remains and notify families. The FBI is involved in the case and is urging families who believe their loved ones' remains were mishandled to come forward. The owner of the funeral home, Jon Hallford, allegedly tried to conceal the problem with body storage.
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