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PENROSE, Colo. — At least 189 human bodies were removed from a southern Colorado funeral home amid an investigation into alleged improper storage.
“We are conducting extensive coordination efforts as we focus on the identification of the decedents and provide notifications to ensure the families are given accurate information to prevent further victimization as they continue to grieve their loved ones,” said Fremont County Coroner Randy Keller in Tuesday's update.
Return to Nature advertises itself as a"green" funeral home, meaning it does not use embalming fluid or"unnatural items," according to its website. The funeral home stopped offering cremation services in July 2023, the website states. According to the AP, the owners missed tax payments in recent months, were evicted from one of their properties and sued for unpaid bills by a crematory that quit doing business with them almost a year ago.
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