A Colorado Funeral Home's Dark Secrets Unveiled

In a shocking turn of events, a Colorado judge has accepted guilty pleas from the owners of a funeral home. The owners admitted to mistreating 191 bodies. These bodies were left in a building without proper care for years. The owners, Carie and Jon Hallford, ran the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado Springs. They are set to be sentenced soon. The Hallfords led a luxurious life while neglecting their duties. They even gave fake ashes to some grieving families. Victims' families are outraged. They wanted the case to go to trial. They believe the plea deal is too lenient. One family member said, \""This case is not about convenience. It is about human beings who were treated as disposable. \""The judge initially rejected earlier plea deals. The proposed sentences were up to 20 years. Families thought this was too light. The Hallfords are now facing much stiffer penalties. Jon could get 30 to 50 years. Carie could get 25 to 35 years. Families want them to serve 191 years. That's one year for each victim. Investigators found the bodies in a horrific state. They were stacked on top of each other. The building was infested with bugs. Some bodies had been there for four years. The Hallfords are accused of dumping bodies and giving fake ashes. They pleaded guilty to 191 counts of corpse abuse. This case has led to reforms in the funeral industry. Colorado had weak regulations for years. This led to many abuse cases. Routine inspections are now required. Another case in Pueblo found 24 decomposing bodies. This shows the need for better oversight.