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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Shocking Discovery: Over 189 Decomposing Bodies Unearthed at Colorado Funeral Home"

At least 189 decomposing bodies have been removed from the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, after initial reports of 115 bodies being improperly stored on the property. The bodies were in such bad condition that DNA testing will be required for identification, which could take months. Authorities are working with various agencies on the investigation, and families will be notified once identifications are made. The funeral home, which offers environmentally friendly burials, is now under investigation for its handling of human remains.

via ABC News|

#colorado #crime #decomposing-bodies

crime2 years ago•15 min saved

"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•2 min saved

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

local-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Shocking Discovery: Over 100 Decaying Bodies Found at Colorado Funeral Home"

At least 115 bodies were discovered improperly stored at the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, following an investigation prompted by a report of an odor. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office, along with the FBI and Colorado Bureau of Investigation, are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the improper storage. The sheriff expressed concern for the families affected and stated that the focus of the investigation is on the deceased and their families. The FBI will be dispatching additional teams to assist with the investigation.

via CBS News|

#colorado #fremont-county #funeral-home

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Colorado Funeral Home Under Investigation After Discovery of 115 Improperly Stored Bodies"

More than 115 human remains were found improperly stored at a funeral home in Colorado offering environmentally friendly burials. The bodies, in a state of decomposition, will need to be identified through DNA testing. Authorities are investigating the incident and working with various agencies. Families of the deceased will be notified once bodies can be identified, but DNA testing could take months. The funeral home owners are cooperating with the investigation, and it is unclear if a crime has been committed. A disaster declaration has been made, and local officials have declared an emergency.

via ABC News|

#crime #decomposing-bodies #environmental-burials

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Investigation Launched into Colorado Funeral Home's Improperly Stored Human Remains

Authorities in Colorado are investigating a funeral home known for offering "green" burials after bodies were found improperly stored at one of its buildings. The Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, is under investigation following reports of a suspicious incident. A search warrant executed by the sheriff's office and other agencies revealed that human remains were being improperly stored at the site. The funeral home, which promotes environmentally friendly burials, did not respond to requests for comment. Green burials are legal in Colorado, but proper refrigeration is required for remains not buried within 24 hours. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have asked family members to contact them regarding their loved ones left in the care of the funeral home.

via NBC News|

#colorado #crime #funeral-home

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Improper storage of human remains sparks major investigation at Colorado funeral home

The FBI is involved in an investigation into a funeral home in Penrose, Colorado, after human remains were found to be "improperly" stored inside the building. The Return to Nature Funeral Home is under scrutiny, and multiple agencies, including the Fremont County Sheriff's Office and the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, are involved in the investigation. Family members of decedents who used the funeral home are urged to contact the authorities, and anyone with information related to the case is asked to provide tips to the investigating agencies.

via KKTV|

#crime #fbi #funeral-home

legal2 years ago•0 min saved

Lawsuit claims cruise line stored passenger's body in drink cooler instead of morgue.

A woman is suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly storing her husband's body in a drink cooler after he died on board. The woman claims that she requested the body to be stored in the morgue, but it was moved to a drink cooler with an improper temperature. She is seeking $1 million in compensatory damages and a trial. Celebrity Cruises has not yet commented on the lawsuit.

via WPLG Local 10|

#celebrity-cruises #compensation #improper-storage

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

Cruise Company Sued for Improperly Storing Dead Body in Cooler Instead of Morgue

A lawsuit has been filed against Celebrity Cruises by a Florida woman and her family, claiming that the cruise line improperly stored her husband's body in the ship's cooler, instead of the morgue, after he died on board. The body was found in advanced stages of decomposition and the family is seeking $1 million in compensatory damages and a trial by jury. Celebrity Cruises has not yet commented on the matter.

via CNN|

#celebrity-cruises #compensation #dead-body