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Nearly 200 bodies were removed last week from a Colorado building owned by a funeral home that had advertised “green burials,” a much higher number of human remains than investigators had expected to find, authorities said Tuesday. Alerted by reports of a putrid smell coming from the building earlier this month, officers in Penrose found a mass of improperly stored bodies. At that time they could not confirm the number.
Fremont County Coroner Randy Keller said in Tuesday's statement: “We are conducting extensive coordination efforts as we focus on the identification of the decedents and provide notifications to ensure the families are given accurate information to prevent further victimization as they continue to grieve their loved ones.” On Oct. 6, authorities announced that at least 115 bodies had been improperly stored at the funeral home. Deputies were first sent to the building on Oct.
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