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Dozens of decomposed remains found at Chicago funeral home, sparking probe

More than 50 bodies were found on the property of the South Chicago Chapel funeral home on Chicago’s Southeast Side, in various states of decomposition. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office and police are investigating with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, and it could take days to identify the remains and sort death certificates. Neighbors reported a foul odor as authorities work to determine disposition and notify families.

via NBC 5 Chicago|

#chicago #decomposing-bodies #funeral-home

crime-and-justice22 days ago•203 min saved

Dozens of decomposed remains found at Chicago funeral home; investigators probe

Officials say more than 50 decedents in varying states of decomposition were found inside the South Chicago Chapel funeral home in Chicago, prompting a multi-agency investigation. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to identify the remains and secure death certificates, while regulators suspended a funeral director and embalmer over dangerous conditions. The Chicago Fire Department declared the scene a hazardous materials incident, and police are assisting with the license inquiry as authorities review storage practices and documentation and notify families.

via cnn.com|

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crime22 days ago•2 min saved

Southeast Side funeral home under investigation after dozens of decomposed bodies found

More than 50 decedents in varying states of decomposition were found at South Chicago Chapel on East 95th Street. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office is identifying the remains and reviewing records, while state regulators conduct a separate license investigation and the Fire Department treats the scene as a hazardous materials incident. Owner Clark Morgan is linked to a prior crematory case, and families affected by the incident are awaiting guidance as the probe continues.

via ABC7 Chicago|

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crime2 years ago•5 min saved

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•1 min saved

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|

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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|

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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Shocking Discovery: Over 180 Decomposed Bodies Found in Colorado 'Green' Funeral Home"

The remains of at least 189 decaying bodies were discovered and removed from a Colorado funeral home after authorities responded to a report of a foul odor. The owners of the funeral home had missed tax payments, faced eviction, and were sued for unpaid bills. The discovery was made in a decrepit building, and efforts to identify the remains are ongoing. Colorado has weak regulations for funeral homes, with no routine inspections or qualification requirements for operators.

via The Guardian US|

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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

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Gruesome Discovery: Three Decomposing Bodies Unearthed at Isolated Colorado Campsite

Three badly decomposing bodies have been discovered in a remote campsite in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, possibly lying there since late last year. The bodies were found by a hiker who alerted the authorities, and two were found inside a small tent while the third was outside. The campsite, located in a secluded wooded area, contained personal belongings and a lean-to made from local logs. The sheriff's department is investigating the incident and looking for missing persons reports that may provide more information. The identities of the deceased have not been released, and autopsies will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

via ABC News|

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Tragic Discovery: Decomposing Bodies of Married Couple Found in Texas Home

A welfare check in Conroe, Texas, led deputies to discover the decomposing bodies of a married couple in their home. The couple had not been heard from for a couple of days, prompting authorities to investigate. The cause of death has not been determined, but there is no threat to the public. The identities and ages of the couple have not been released, and the investigation is ongoing.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Funeral Director Guilty of Theft and Neglecting Dozens of Bodies in Indiana.

Randy Lankford, a funeral home director in Indiana, has pleaded guilty to over 40 counts of theft after the decomposing bodies of more than 31 people were found in his funeral home. Lankford must compensate 53 families $46,000 in total and may serve 12 years in prison. The unrefrigerated bodies were found in various states of decomposition, some having been at the funeral home for months. Lankford has been placed under house arrest until his sentencing in June.

via BBC|

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crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Funeral Director Admits to Theft of 31 Decomposing Bodies in Indiana.

An Indiana funeral director, Randy Lankford, pleaded guilty to dozens of counts of felony theft after 31 decomposing bodies and 17 cremains were found at his funeral home last year. Lankford will pay $46,000 in restitution to 53 families and faces a proposed sentence of 12 years. He still faces multiple lawsuits from people whose loved ones were among the bodies or cremains found at his funeral home last July.

via NBC News|

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