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Cremation
Coverage of Cremation in the Nexus archive.
- Florida man accused of killing mom and burning body because she ‘wanted to be cremated’
A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing his mother, then setting her body on fire, according to an arrest report. The alleged motive was her wish to be cremated.
- Queens family believed funeral home cremated their loved one by mistake
A Queens family claims a funeral home in St. Albans mistakenly cremated their 93-year-old mother, Euvy Rodney, despite her documented wish to be buried. The family arranged for her burial but received ashes instead.
- SoCal Dog trainer learns fate for trapping and killing 11 dogs
A Southern California dog trainer and their partner trapped and killed 11 dogs, then impersonated owners to cremate the animals. A pet owner's tip revealed the crime, leading to their exposure.