Authorities in Colorado are investigating the improper storage of human remains at Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, owned by Jon and Carrie Hallford. The Hallfords have been arrested in Oklahoma on suspicion of abuse of a corpse, money laundering and forgery. At least 189 decaying remains were found at the facility, and the Hallfords have been in contact with aggrieved families via email. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Fremont County Sheriff's Office are leading the investigation, with the potential for penalties for the Hallfords yet to be determined.
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The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is investigating the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, after human remains were found to be improperly stored at the site. Deputies were first dispatched to the building on Tuesday to investigate reports of a suspicious incident, and the investigation is ongoing with the help of the Fremont County Coroner's Office and the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. It is unclear what, if any, consequences the funeral home may face as a result of the investigation.