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abuse of a corpse

Coverage of abuse of a corpse in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Oct 20 · 11:30 UTCMost recent: Jul 3 · 00:32 UTC
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Davis Mortuaryorganization4Brian Lee Cotterperson3Christopher Aaron Cotterperson3Colorado Bureau of Investigationorganization3Puebloplace210th Judicial District Attorney’s Officeorganization2Office of Funeral and Mortuary Science Servicesorganization2Coloradoplace2Brian Cotterperson1Chris Cotterperson1forgerytopic1thefttopic1News5Investigatesorganization1Armando Saldate IIIperson1Fort Collinsplace1Jon Hallfordperson1Carie Hallfordperson1Return to Nature Funeral Homeorganization1Federal Bureau of Investigationorganization1money launderingtopic1
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  • CRIMEJul 3 · 00:32 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    Cotter brothers appear in court, waive first appearance

    Brian Cotter and Chris Cotter, former Pueblo County Coroner, appeared in court and waived their first appearance, facing 125 counts of abuse of a corpse along with forgery and theft charges related to 24 bodies found at Davis Mortuary. They declined to comment on the impact to affected families.

  • CRIMEJun 26 · 10:06 UTCWAFB BATON ROUGE
    Brothers are accused of mishandling remains at Colorado funeral home

    Brian Lee Cotter and Christopher Aaron Cotter, owners of Davis Mortuary in Colorado, are charged with mishandling the remains of at least 24 deceased individuals. Authorities found decomposing bodies and cremains hidden at the mortuary, leading to 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, forgery, and theft charges against the brothers.

  • CRIMEJun 26 · 10:06 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    Brothers are accused of mishandling remains at Colorado funeral home

    Two brothers, Brian Lee Cotter and Christopher Aaron Cotter, are accused of mishandling remains at Davis Mortuary in Colorado. Inspectors found 24 decomposing bodies, with 19 identified so far, and the men face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, nine counts of forgery, and over 25 theft charges.

  • CRIMEJun 25 · 23:34 UTCWTOP DC
    Brothers are accused of mishandling remains of two dozen people at Colorado funeral home

    Two Colorado men, including a former county coroner, were arrested for allegedly mishandling at least 24 decomposing bodies and remains found behind a hidden door in a funeral home. They face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with investigators finding remains stored in conditions violating professional standards.

  • SECURITYOct 20 · 11:30 UTCFBI TOP STORIES
    Update: FBI Helps Recover Nearly 200 Bodies from Colorado Funeral Home

    FBI assisted in recovering nearly 200 bodies from Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado. Owners Jon Hallford and Carie Hallford were arrested on November 8, 2023, facing charges including abuse of a corpse, money laundering, and forgery.