Inspectors find numerous decomposing bodies behind hidden door at Colorado funeral home
August 21, 2025
State inspectors in Colorado say they found about 20 decomposing bodies behind a hidden door in a funeral home operated by a county coroner. Authorities said Thursday that the funeral home operator said he may have given fake ashes to next of kin who sought cremations. Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter also told inspectors that some of the bodies at his funeral home had been awaiting cremation for about 15 years. No charges have been filed as the investigation continues.