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Abuse Of Corpse

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Woman arrested for wheeling dead uncle into bank to apply for loan

A woman in Brazil was arrested after attempting to take out a loan in her dead uncle's name at a bank in Rio de Janeiro. The man had likely been dead for at least two hours, and the woman claimed he wanted to sign papers for a $3,250 loan. Bank employees became suspicious and called the police, who confirmed the man was dead. A video circulating on social media shows the woman talking to the reportedly dead man in a wheelchair. The woman is being charged with fraud and abuse of a corpse, and police are still investigating the cause of the man's death.

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"Brazilian Woman Arrested for Wheeling Dead Man into Bank to Sign Loan"

A woman in Brazil is accused of taking a dead man, who she claimed was her uncle and caregiver, to a bank in an attempt to secure a loan. The man was found dead in a wheelchair, and the woman is now facing charges of theft by fraud and abusing a corpse. The incident, captured on video, has sparked widespread attention and raised questions about the woman's relationship with the deceased and the circumstances of his death.

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Funeral Home Owners Arrested for COVID Fraud and Decomposing Bodies

The owners of a Colorado funeral home, Jon and Carie Hallford, are facing charges after nearly 200 decomposing bodies were found in a building infested with maggots and flies. They are accused of using over $880,000 in COVID relief funds for personal expenses, including vacations and cosmetic surgery. The couple faces multiple counts of abuse of a corpse, theft, money laundering, and forgery, with potential penalties of 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Prosecutors allege that the Hallfords fraudulently obtained loans and used the money for luxury purchases, while also presenting families with dry concrete instead of cremated ashes and burying the wrong body on two occasions.

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"Colorado Funeral Home Owners Arrested for Covid Relief Fraud and Decaying Bodies"

The owners of a Colorado funeral home, where 190 decaying bodies were found, have been indicted on federal charges for fraudulently obtaining nearly $900,000 in pandemic relief funds and also face state charges for abusing corpses. The couple allegedly used the funds for personal expenses, including cars, vacations, and cryptocurrency, while leaving behind unpaid bills and unsettled business disputes. Families discovered that their loved ones were not properly cremated, leading to a devastating impact on hundreds of grieving families. The case has also highlighted lax regulations for funeral homes in Colorado, prompting lawmakers to introduce bills for stricter rules.

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Women Drive Dead Man to Bank in Bizarre Weekend at Bernie's Scenario

Two Ohio women are facing charges after allegedly propping up their elderly roommate's corpse in a car and driving to a bank to withdraw money from his account. The women, identified as Loreen Feralo and Karen Casbohm, found the 80-year-old man dead in their shared residence and used his body to make the withdrawal, leaving it at the emergency room afterwards. They are charged with theft and gross abuse of a corpse.

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

Two Ohio women are facing charges for allegedly driving their deceased male roommate to a bank, propping him up in the car, and withdrawing money from his account. The women, Loreen B. Feralo and Karen Casbohm, are charged with theft and gross abuse of a corpse after allegedly finding the deceased, Douglas Layman, in their home and using his body to withdraw money. They then dropped off the corpse at a medical center and left without identifying Layman or themselves. Both women have preliminary hearings scheduled for Tuesday.

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Roommates Drive Dead Man to Bank to Withdraw Money, Police Say

Two roommates in Ohio were charged with abusing a corpse after allegedly propping up their deceased roommate's body to withdraw money from his bank account. The pair, Loreen B. Feralo, 55, and Karen Kasbohm, 63, took the man's body to a bank and used the drive-thru teller window to withdraw an undisclosed amount of money. They then dropped the body off at a medical center without providing any information about the man. The suspects have appeared in court, and additional charges are possible.

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"Arrests Made in Pueblo Children's Remains Case"

Two people have been arrested in Colorado on charges of murder and abuse of a corpse after the discovery of a girl's body encased in concrete and a boy's remains in a suitcase. The suspects, Corena Rose Minjarez and Jesus Dominguez, were taken into custody after police found the remains of the two missing children in a storage unit and a vehicle. The children had not been reported missing, and the investigation is ongoing.

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"Arrests Made in Pueblo After Children's Remains Found"

Two people have been arrested in Colorado after a girl's body was found encased in concrete and a boy's remains were discovered in a suitcase. The suspects, Corena Rose Minjarez and Jesus Dominguez, are facing charges of murder and abuse of a corpse. The children, Jesus Dominguez Jr. and Yesenia Dominguez, had not been reported missing, and their remains were found during a police investigation. Both suspects are being held on a $2 million bond, and court hearings are scheduled for Wednesday.

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Arrests Made in Case of Children's Remains Found in Concrete and Suitcase

Two people have been arrested in Colorado on charges of murder and abuse of a corpse after a girl's body was found encased in concrete and a boy's remains were discovered in a suitcase. The girl's remains were found in a storage unit, while the boy's remains were found in a car trunk at a scrap yard. The victims were identified as two missing children who had not been reported missing. The suspects, Corena Rose Minjarez and Jesus Dominguez, are being held on a $2 million bond, and court hearings are scheduled for Wednesday.

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"Arrests Made After Children's Remains Found Encased in Concrete and Suitcase"

Two people have been arrested in Colorado after a girl's body was found encased in concrete and a boy's remains were discovered in a suitcase. The suspects, Corena Rose Minjarez and Jesus Dominguez, are facing charges of murder and abuse of a corpse. The girl's remains were found in a storage unit, while the boy's remains were located in a car trunk at a scrap yard. DNA testing confirmed the remains belonged to two missing children last seen in 2018. The suspects are being held on a $2 million bond, and court hearings are scheduled for Wednesday.

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"Gruesome Discovery: Woman's Corpse and Dozens of Cremated Remains Found in Evicted Funeral Home"

A former funeral home owner in Colorado, facing financial trouble, kept a deceased woman's body in a hearse for two years and was evicted from his house where police found the cremated remains of at least 30 people. Authorities suspect that he may have provided families with incorrect ashes and failed to complete cremations. This case highlights the lax oversight of Colorado's funeral industry, which has seen a series of horrific cases involving funeral home operators. The former owner is expected to be charged with abuse of a corpse, forgery of the death certificate, and theft of cremation funds, with additional charges possible as the investigation continues.

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"Funeral Service Operator Accused of Hiding Woman's Body and Cremated Remains in Denver Home"

A former funeral service operator in Denver, Colorado, is facing multiple charges after a woman’s corpse and the cremated remains of at least 30 people were found at a home following an eviction. The tenant, identified as Miles Harford, operated Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services and is accused of abuse of a corpse, forgery of a public document, and theft. Authorities discovered the remains in boxes, a hearse, and a U-Haul vehicle, with some families experiencing delays in obtaining their loved ones' remains. The suspect, who accumulated significant debt with crematories, could face up to three years in prison if convicted.

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"Colorado Funeral Home Owners' Lavish Spending Uncovered as Nearly 200 Abused Corpses Found"

Court documents reveal that a Colorado funeral home, Return to Nature Funeral Home, had been reported for mistreating corpses and improper refrigeration by the Fremont County coroner as early as 2020, but no action was taken by the state agency responsible for oversight. The funeral home, which had weak regulations and no routine inspections, allegedly stored nearly 200 decomposing bodies and used funds from grieving families for lavish personal expenses. The owners, Jon and Carie Hallford, have been charged with abuse of a corpse, theft, money laundering, and forgery. Families, like Tanya Wilson, who hired the funeral home, were shocked to discover that their loved ones' remains were not properly handled.

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"Colorado Funeral Home Owners Spend Cremation Funds on Cars and Crypto, Leaving Bodies to Rot: Court Docs"

A Colorado couple allegedly misused funds collected for eco-friendly funeral services, spending the money on luxury items while leaving nearly 200 bodies to decompose in their facility. The couple faces charges including abuse of a corpse, forgery, and money laundering, with court rulings allowing the case to proceed to trial. Loved ones of the victims expressed outrage at the couple's actions, with one family member describing their behavior as despicable and soulless.