"Disturbing Discovery: Over 115 Decaying Bodies Found at Colorado Funeral Home"
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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.
- 115 Decaying Bodies Found in 'Horrific' Scene at Funeral Home, Officials Say The New York Times
- Colorado 'green' funeral home under investigation after 'disturbing discovery' of over 115 decaying bodies Fox News
- At least 115 bodies found at ‘green’ Colorado funeral home FOX31 Denver
- Abbey tweet | | gazette.com Colorado Springs Gazette
- Investigation ongoing after more than 115 bodies found improperly stored in Penrose funeral home 9NEWS
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