Funeral home owners face 200+ felony charges due to foul odor report
Funeral Home Owners Arrested After Discovery of 190 Decomposing Bodies
In a shocking turn of events, police in Oklahoma have apprehended the owners of an abandoned funeral home in El Paso County, Colorado. The couple, Jon and Carie Hallford, were on the run from law enforcement when they were arrested on charges including abuse of a corpse, theft, money laundering, and forgery.
Jon Hallford is facing a staggering 200 felony charges related to the mishandling of the corpses found in his funeral home. The investigation revealed a disturbing scene, with 190 decomposing human remains discovered on the premises.
Carie Hallford appeared before the District Court in Colorado Springs for an advisement hearing, while Jon was transferred to the El Paso County Jail. The couple had been hit with these charges a month earlier after reports of an abhorrent smell led police to the funeral home.
Using fingerprints and medical records, investigators were able to identify the bodies of 110 individuals. However, efforts are still underway to identify the remaining corpses. The coroner’s office has urged anyone who used the services of the funeral home between September 2019 and 2023 to come forward.
Accountability and Relief for the Families
Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed his relief that criminal charges have been brought against the funeral home owner. He emphasized the importance of holding the individuals responsible fully accountable in a court of law.
Meanwhile, District Judge Samorreyan Burney set the couple’s bail at $2 million cash per person, citing the risk they pose to the community. The severity of the charges and the alleged mishandling of remains have left families horrified and enraged.
One resident, Lindsay Maher, shared her family’s devastating experience, claiming that they received “concrete dust” instead of her grandmother’s ashes. Maher alleged that her grandmother’s body had been decaying alongside 114 other bodies in the abandoned building.
Colorado Funeral Home Owners Where 190 Decomposing Bodies Were Found to Face Charges
¦ Carie and Jon Hallford, owners of a now-closed funeral home, face over 250 felony charges after the discovery of 190 decomposing human remains.
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— nik t. hatziefstathiou (@nikthehat) November 25, 2023
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Funeral Home Owners Arrested After Discovery of 190 Decomposing Bodies
In a shocking turn of events, police in Oklahoma have apprehended the owners of an abandoned funeral home in El Paso County, Colorado. The couple, Jon and Carie Hallford, were on the run from law enforcement when they were arrested on charges including abuse of a corpse, theft, money laundering, and forgery.
Jon Hallford is facing a staggering 200 felony charges related to the mishandling of the corpses found in his funeral home. The investigation revealed a disturbing scene, with 190 decomposing human remains discovered on the premises.
Carie Hallford appeared before the District Court in Colorado Springs for an advisement hearing, while Jon was transferred to the El Paso County Jail. The couple had been hit with these charges a month earlier after reports of an abhorrent smell led police to the funeral home.
Using fingerprints and medical records, investigators were able to identify the bodies of 110 individuals. However, efforts are still underway to identify the remaining corpses. The coroner’s office has urged anyone who used the services of the funeral home between September 2019 and 2023 to come forward.
Accountability and Relief for the Families
Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed his relief that criminal charges have been brought against the funeral home owner. He emphasized the importance of holding the individuals responsible fully accountable in a court of law.
Meanwhile, District Judge Samorreyan Burney set the couple’s bail at $2 million cash per person, citing the risk they pose to the community. The severity of the charges and the alleged mishandling of remains have left families horrified and enraged.
One resident, Lindsay Maher, shared her family’s devastating experience, claiming that they received “concrete dust” instead of her grandmother’s ashes. Maher alleged that her grandmother’s body had been decaying alongside 114 other bodies in the abandoned building.
Colorado Funeral Home Owners Where 190 Decomposing Bodies Were Found to Face Charges
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¦ Carie and Jon Hallford, owners of a now-closed funeral home, face over 250 felony charges after the discovery of 190 decomposing human remains.
◘ Court… https://t.co/YNZyxq7rrZ pic.twitter.com/EpchTeZNIK
— nik t. hatziefstathiou (@nikthehat) November 25, 2023
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