News

Colorado Public Radio5h

What the discovery of improperly stored bodies in a Pueblo funeral home says about the state’s death care industry

While shocking, the mistreatment of corpses in Colorado isn't an isolated incident. In 2023, nearly 200 decomposing bodies ...

Decomposing bodies found behind hidden door in funeral home run by Pueblo County coroner

Multiple decomposing bodies were discovered behind a hidden door in a Pueblo funeral home run by the county coroner during an ...
KOAA News51d

'20 bodies or so' found behind 'hidden' door at Pueblo County coroner's private business

A funeral home operated by the Pueblo County coroner is suspended, according to documents from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

Nearly 20 decomposing bodies found stashed in hidden room of funeral home run by county coroner

Colorado County Coroner Brian Cotter allegedly concealed decomposing remains in a hidden room at his funeral home, and ...

Where is Davis Mortuary? Who is Brian Cotter? More about coroner accused of hiding bodies

The privately owned funeral home and mortuary run by Pueblo Coroner Brian Cotter was suspended after state inspectors found ...
Colorado Public Radio3d

Pueblo County’s coroner faces state probe after decaying bodies found hidden at his private practice

Pueblo Police have asked the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to take over the probe, given its experience investigating the ...

Colorado Coroners Association drops Pueblo coroner from board over 'unethical practices'

The Colorado Coroners Association has removed Pueblo Coroner Brian Cotter from its board over the "unethical practices" of ...
KRDO1d

Families who used Davis Mortuary services anxiously wait for answers

Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter has been located, but has not been charged with any crimes despite the ongoing ...