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crime1 year ago

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.

via NBC News|
#colorado#covid-fraud#crime
crime1 year ago

Funeral Home Owners Arrested for Covid Fraud and Decaying Bodies

The owners of a Colorado funeral home, previously charged after 190 decomposing bodies were found, now face federal charges for fraudulently obtaining $880,000 in pandemic relief funds, which they allegedly spent on vacations and personal goods. The couple, Jon and Carie Hallford, face 15 federal fraud charges in addition to state charges, including corpse abuse, and are currently in custody with a hearing scheduled for Thursday.

via The New York Times|
#colorado#covid-relief-fraud#crime
crime2 years ago

Colorado Funeral Home Owners Arrested for Improperly Storing Nearly 200 Bodies

The owners of a Colorado funeral home, Jon and Carie Hallford, have been arrested on multiple felony charges after nearly 200 decaying bodies were found improperly stored at their facility. The bodies were discovered after police received a report of a foul smell coming from the building. The funeral home offered green and natural burial services, but the bodies were found to be "improperly stored." Some relatives suspect they were given fake ashes composed of dry concrete. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have identified 110 individuals so far. Colorado Governor Jared Polis has issued a disaster declaration to allocate additional resources for the investigation.

via NPR|
#abuse-of-corpse#arrest#colorado
crime2 years ago

"189 Bodies Found in Colorado Funeral Home: Families May Have Received Fake Ashes"

A Colorado funeral home, Return to Nature Funeral Home, where 189 decaying bodies were discovered, is suspected of fabricating cremation records and providing families with fake ashes. Families fear that their loved ones were not cremated at all and may be among the unidentified corpses found at the funeral home. The funeral home gave death certificates stating that the remains were handled by certain crematories, but those businesses denied performing cremations for Return to Nature. None of the families received identification tags or certificates typically given to ensure the authenticity of cremations. The funeral home owners have not responded to calls and texts, and no arrests have been made. Investigations are ongoing to determine any criminal wrongdoing.

via syracuse.com|
#cremation#crime#decaying-bodies
crime2 years ago

"Shocking Discovery: Over 180 Decaying Bodies Unearthed at Colorado Funeral Home"

Authorities in Colorado have discovered additional decaying bodies at a "green" funeral home, bringing the total count to at least 189. The funeral home, which specializes in green burials without embalming chemicals, is under investigation for improper storage of human remains. The investigation has entered its second phase, focusing on identifying the bodies and notifying family members. The owner of the funeral home is also facing legal troubles, including unpaid taxes and eviction. Green burials are legal in Colorado, but proper refrigeration is required if a body is not buried within 24 hours.

via Fox News|
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crime2 years ago

"Disturbing Discovery: Over 115 Decaying Bodies Found at Colorado 'Green' Funeral Home"

Police discovered at least 115 decaying bodies at the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, while investigating putrid smells emanating from the building. The funeral home owner, Jon Hallford, allegedly tried to conceal the improper storage of corpses and claimed he was doing taxidermy at the facility. The facility's registration has been expired since November. No arrests or charges have been made, and investigations are ongoing to determine any criminal wrongdoing. Identification of the bodies may take several months, and family members who have used the funeral home were asked to contact investigators.

via WYFF4 Greenville|
#colorado#crime#decaying-bodies
crime2 years ago

"Disturbing Discovery: Over 115 Decaying Bodies Found at Colorado Funeral Home"

At least 115 decaying bodies were discovered at a funeral home in rural Colorado that had promised "green" burials. The foul smell led investigators to the "horrific" scene, and it could take months to identify the deceased. State and federal agencies, including the FBI, are assisting in the investigation. The funeral home's owner, Jon Hallford, allegedly attempted to conceal the improper storage of human remains. No arrests or charges have been made, and the owner is cooperating. The funeral home offered environmentally friendly burials without chemicals or concrete vaults.

via The New York Times|
#colorado#crime#decaying-bodies
crime2 years ago

Investigation Launched into Disturbing Discovery of Over 115 Decaying Bodies at Colorado 'Green' Funeral Home

A "green" funeral home in Colorado is under investigation after over 115 decaying bodies were discovered improperly stored at the facility. The Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose is accused of mishandling corpses and attempting to conceal the situation. The owner claimed to be doing taxidermy on the bodies, but the context is unclear. The investigation could take months to identify the decedents, and authorities are urging family members who used the funeral home to come forward.

via Fox News|
#colorado#crime#decaying-bodies