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What the discovery of improperly stored bodies in a Pueblo funeral home says about the state’s death care industry

While shocking, the mistreatment of corpses in Colorado isn't an isolated incident. In 2023, nearly 200 decomposing bodies ...

Where is Davis Mortuary? Who is Brian Cotter? More about coroner accused of hiding bodies

The privately owned funeral home and mortuary run by Pueblo Coroner Brian Cotter was suspended after state inspectors found ...

UPDATE: CBI confirms at least 20 bodies stored improperly at Davis Mortuary

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) held a press conference about their investigation of Pueblo County Coroner Brian ...

Pueblo's coroner can't be removed from office, but could be recalled. Here's how it'd work

Amid the ongoing criminal investigation into Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter, the county clerk's office has outlined the steps to recall him.

Decomposing bodies removed from Davis Mortuary, will take months to identify

The latest after more than 20 bodies were found stored behind a hidden door at a mortuary that is co-owned by Pueblo County ...

CBI issues update on Davis Mortuary investigation: Over 20 bodies confirmed

As the investigation into improperly stored remains at Davis Mortuary in Pueblo progresses, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has confirmed that more than 20 bodies were found in a ...

CBI: More than 20 bodies removed from Pueblo coroner's mortuary, but IDs could take months

Cotter and his private funeral home, Davis Mortuary, CBI officials said all of the bodies were respectfully removed over the ...

Investigators confirm more than 20 bodies found at Davis Mortuary

More than 20 bodies have been confirmed to be found inside the Davis Mortuary Monday after its first inspection on Wednesday ...