Government Accountability

Colorado Coroner’s Shocking Neglect Exposed: Decomposing Bodies Behind Funeral Home Walls

By Economics Desk | August 22, 2025

A disturbing revelation in Colorado reveals systemic failures in funeral home oversight, as Pueblo’s elected coroner faces backlash after inspectors found decomposing bodies stored for up to 15 years. This crisis raises urgent questions about government accountability and protecting American dignity.

In a grim unfolding scandal that shakes the very core of public trust, Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter stands accused of egregious negligence after state inspectors discovered at least 20 decomposing bodies hidden behind a concealed door in a funeral home he owns. This sordid find casts a harsh light on how lax regulations and elected officials’ failures can devastate families seeking closure and dignity. The discovery, made during Colorado’s newly intensified inspections of funeral homes, uncovered remains some awaiting cremation for more than 15 years—a chilling testament to bureaucratic failure. Even more unsettling is Cotter’s admission that he “may...

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