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crime1 year ago

"Return to Nature Funeral Home Co-Owners Arrested Again, Face Federal Charges"

The owners of Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado, Jon and Carrie Hallford, are back in jail on an FBI hold after being accused of improperly storing nearly 200 bodies, which were found abandoned and decomposing in their Penrose funeral home. The couple faces over 200 charges, including abuse of a corpse, government document forgery, theft, and money laundering. The EPA is set to demolish the facility, and 18 of the bodies still need to be identified.

via KKTV|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#arrest#colorado
crime1 year ago

Ohio Women Arrested for Using Dead Man's Body to Withdraw Money

Two Ohio women are facing felony charges after propping up a dead man in their car and driving to a bank to withdraw money from his account before dropping him off at a hospital. Karen Casbohm, 63, and Loreen Bea Feralo, 55, were charged with gross abuse of a corpse and theft after leaving the body of Douglas Layman, 80, at a hospital without providing any information. The women, who lived at Layman's house, found him dead but decided not to call 911 and attempted to withdraw around $900 from his bank account by propping him up in the car during the transaction.

via Fox News|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#bank-withdrawal#crime
crime1 year ago

"Discovery of Woman's Corpse and 30 Cremated Remains in Evicted Funeral Home Owner's House"

Colorado authorities issued an arrest warrant for a former funeral home owner who kept a deceased woman’s body in a hearse for two years at a rented house, where police also found the cremated remains of at least 30 people. The owner, Miles Harford, is cooperating with investigators and is expected to be charged with abuse of a corpse, forgery of the death certificate, and theft of cremation money. The discovery is the latest in a series of mishandled body cases in Colorado, which has weak funeral industry oversight. Families are devastated after learning that they may have received the wrong ashes, and the investigation is ongoing.

via The Associated Press|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#arrest-warrant#colorado
crime1 year ago

"Father's Trial: Testimonies and Shocking Revelations in Harmony Montgomery Murder Case"

Adam Montgomery is on trial for the murder of his 5-year-old daughter Harmony, whom he allegedly beat to death and then transported her decomposing body to the restaurant where he worked, leaving it next to food. Prosecutors claim he hid her body in various locations before disposing of it. Harmony went missing in 2019, but police did not start looking for her until two years later. Montgomery's estranged wife alleges that he punched Harmony for having bathroom accidents, leading to her death. Montgomery has pleaded not guilty and faces up to life in prison if convicted.

via New York Post |
#abuse-of-a-corpse#adam-montgomery#crime
crime1 year ago

"Funeral Home Owners Accused of Abandoning Bodies for Lavish Spending"

Two Colorado funeral home owners are accused of abandoning nearly 200 bodies and using payments meant for cremations and burials to buy vehicles, cryptocurrency, and a $1,500 dinner in Las Vegas. The bodies were found in a maggot-infested building, and families who hired the funeral home have confirmed their relatives' remains were among those discovered. The couple faces charges including abuse of a corpse, theft, money laundering, and forgery, with evidence suggesting they tried to cover up financial difficulties by leaving the bodies at a storage facility.

via The Associated Press|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#colorado#crime
crime2 years ago

"Third Suspect Arrested in Pregnant Teen and Boyfriend's Murder Case: Police Provide Update"

Myrta Romanos, the stepmother of a teen charged with capital murder, has been arrested on charges related to the deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra. She is accused of helping hide the bodies and concealing evidence, including the gun used in the slayings. Romanos' arrest comes after the arrest of Christopher Preciado and his father, Ramon Preciado, who are also implicated in the case. The affidavit details Romanos' involvement in the events leading up to and following the deaths, including her presence with the other suspects on the night of the incident.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#arrest#crime
crime2 years ago

Ohio Woman Charged with Abusing Corpse After Miscarriage Sparks Reproductive Rights Debate

A 33-year-old woman from Warren, Ohio, who suffered a miscarriage at home in September, was arrested on a felony charge of abuse of a corpse. The woman sought medical treatment at a local hospital but left after waiting for hours. She miscarried at home and tried to hide the incident from her family. However, her hairdresser became concerned and called her mother, leading to her being taken to the hospital. The police were called, and the fetus was found in the toilet. The case has been bound over to a grand jury, and the woman's attorney believes she will be cleared, citing that Ohio law does not require the burial or cremation of miscarriage remains.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#arrest#crime
crime2 years ago

Colorado Funeral Home Owners Face Hundreds of Charges After Disturbing Discovery

The owners of a defunct funeral home in Colorado, where 190 decomposing human bodies were found, have returned to the state to face hundreds of felony charges. Jon and Carie Hallford were arrested in Oklahoma following the discovery of the bodies in their facility, called Return to Nature, after reports of an 'abhorrent smell'. They face charges including abuse of a corpse, forgery, theft, and money laundering. The bodies had been falsely identified as cremated and some families received materials that were not their loved ones' ashes. The investigation is ongoing, and at least one family has filed a lawsuit against the facility.

via Daily Mail|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#colorado#crime
crime2 years ago

Funeral Home Owners Face Jail Time in El Paso County

Carie Hallford, one of the owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, has been processed into the El Paso County Jail on charges of Abuse of a Corpse, Theft, Money Laundering, and Forgery. Her husband, Jon Hallford, was also arrested but his whereabouts are currently unknown. The funeral home is facing a class action lawsuit after almost 200 bodies were found improperly stored, and some families believe they received concrete mix instead of their loved one's ashes. The property will be cleaned up by the EPA, and the Hallfords will be charged a "special assessment" for the expenses incurred.

via KRDO|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#crime#el-paso-county-jail
crime2 years ago

Arrests Made in Return to Nature Investigation as 190 Decomposing Bodies Found

The owners of a funeral home in Colorado where 189 decomposing bodies were found have been arrested on suspicion of abuse of a corpse, theft, money laundering, and forgery. The bodies were discovered after nearby residents reported a foul odor coming from the shuttered building. The bodies were in such bad condition that DNA identification is required, with 110 bodies identified so far. The scene was described as "horrific" and the owners are being held on a $2 million cash bond.

via ABC News|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#arrest#crime
crime2 years ago

Multiple Arrests Made in Connection to Moving and Hiding Dead Body in New Hampshire

Five people, including Newport residents Laurel Ayotte, Christopher Ayotte Jr., Jacob Ayotte, and Candace Fontaine, have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit falsifying physical evidence and conspiracy to commit abuse of a corpse. They are accused of trying to move the body of 40-year-old Mark Hudson and other evidence from the scene of his death in New Hampshire. Ryan Palmer, a 32-year-old Sunapee resident, is also facing the same charges but has not been found yet. The cause of Hudson's death has not yet been determined.

via CBS Boston|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#conspiracy#crime
crime2 years ago

Multiple Arrests Made in Connection to Dead Bodies Found in Newport and Jay.

Five people have been charged with conspiracy to commit abuse of a corpse and falsifying physical evidence in connection to the death of Mark Hudson, whose body was found in a wooded area off Paradise Road in Newport. The suspects are accused of unlawfully removing Hudson's body and other evidence from where he died. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges are anticipated.

via WMUR Manchester|
#abuse-of-a-corpse#conspiracy#crime