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Brothers are accused of mishandling remains of two dozen people at Colorado funeral home
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - Charges have been filed against a pair of Colorado mortuary owners accused of mishandling the remains of two dozen deceased people.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against Brian Lee C...
Key takeaway The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against Brian Lee Cotter and Christopher Aaron Cotter, owners of Davis Mortuary, on Thursday afternoon.
Why this matters in The Midland
The disturbing case of the Colorado mortuary owners accused of mishandling remains has implications for Midland residents who may have loved ones in funeral care outside of the Permian Basin. As the investigation in Pueblo, Colorado, reveals shocking details of decomposing bodies and unidentifiable cremains, local families may be prompted to scrutinize the practices of funeral homes and mortuaries in their own area. The fact that the former Pueblo County Coroner was involved in the alleged misconduct raises questions about oversight and accountability in the funeral industry. Midland residents who have experienced loss may want to verify that their chosen funeral home is complying with state regulations and treating the deceased with dignity. The Midland community can also expect local funeral homes to be transparent about their procedures and protocols for handling remains, providing reassurance that such egregious abuses could not occur here.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - Charges have been filed against a pair of Colorado mortuary owners accused of mishandling the remains of two dozen deceased people.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against Brian Lee C...
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