decomposing bodies
Coverage of decomposing bodies in the Nexus archive.
- Families demand answers after more than 50 decomposing bodies found at Southeast Side funeral home
More than 50 decomposing bodies were found inside a Southeast Side funeral home on Thursday evening. This discovery has left dozens of families searching for answers regarding their loved ones.
- More than 50 cremated remains found at Chicago funeral home where 56 decomposing bodies also found
An investigation is ongoing at South Chicago Chapel funeral home on the Southeast Side following the discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies. Earlier, more than 50 cremated remains were also found at the facility.
- Dozens of decomposing bodies found at funeral home on Southeast Side, officials say
Dozens of decomposing bodies were found at the South Chicago Chapel funeral home on East 95th Street. Cook County officials reported the discovery, which occurred on the Southeast Side.
- Dozens of decomposing bodies found in Southeast Side funeral home, multiple sources say
Dozens of decomposing bodies were discovered inside a funeral home on the Southeast Side. Following the alarming discovery, an investigation has been initiated, according to multiple law enforcement sources.
- Decomposing bodies found in Bronx apartment after foul odor prompts 911 call
Two decomposing bodies were found in a Bronx apartment after a foul odor prompted a 911 call on July 12. Authorities discovered the unidentified individuals in advanced decomposition, with drug paraphernalia nearby. The deaths are not currently under suspicion, and autopsies are pending to determine causes.
- Decomposing bodies of 2 men found in vehicle bought at Harris County, Texas auction
Two men were found dead inside a vehicle at an auto body shop in North Harris County, Texas. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the discovery on Saturday morning.
- Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in decomposing bodies case
Carie Hallford, 48, was sentenced to 30 years in state court and 18 years in federal prison for her role in a corpse abuse scheme involving nearly 200 decomposing bodies at a Colorado funeral home. Her ex-husband, Jon Hallford, was previously sentenced for the same case.