State and federal authorities have launched an investigation into a Southern Colorado funeral home after discovering 115 “improperly stored” bodies this week.
The FBI, Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Fremont County authorities confirmed Friday morning that the agencies have opened parallel probes to determine if any crimes occurred at the
Colorado Springs police on Thursday executed a search warrant at Return to Nature’s location there in connection with the Fremont County investigation, a spokesperson said. “We all have the same questions,” said Mark Michalek, FBI Denver’s special agent in charge, during the news conference. “Who was impacted? How many people? Who’s responsible? And why did it happen?
The improperly stored bodies “has created a hazardous scene,” he said Friday. Investigators are now working to identify the decedents, he said, using DNA, dental and fingerprint methods.On Wednesday, Hallford acknowledged to state regulators that he has a “problem” at the Penrose property, according to the order. He then “attempted to conceal the improper storage of human remains.”
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Funeral home investigated for 'improperly storing' 115 human remainsAllegedly improperly stored human remains were found at the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado.
Les mer »
Police find at least 115 bodies at Colorado \u2018green' funeral home under investigationThe Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, performed \u201cgreen\u201d burials without embalming chemicals or metal caskets
Les mer »
At least 115 bodies discovered at Colorado funeral home, Fremont County Sheriff says it was 'horrific'When investigators with the Fremont County Sheriff\u0027s Office gained entry to the funeral home, they discovered more than 115 bodies improperly stored in the funeral home.
Les mer »
Police find at least 115 bodies at Colorado ‘green’ funeral home under investigationPolice say they have found at least 115 bodies at Colorado ‘green’ funeral home under investigation for improper handling of remains.
Les mer »
Police find at least 115 bodies at Colorado ‘green’ funeral home under investigationPolice say they have found at least 115 bodies at Colorado ‘green’ funeral home under investigation for improper handling of remains.
Les mer »
Police find at least 115 bodies at Colorado \u2018green\u2019 funeral home under investigationThe investigation centered on a building owned by the funeral home where local residents reported smelling a foul stench before police became involved.
Les mer »