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Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Stephanie Weaver , as published by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this case are available from FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, for those seeking more information on the accusations and the brothers' arrest.
A disturbing case has emerged in Colorado, where two brothers have been accused of mishandling decomposing bodies at a funeral home. The brothers, Brian Lee Cotter and Christopher Aaron Cotter, were taken into custody. Brian Lee Cotter is a former Pueblo County Coroner.
The brothers face serious charges, with a total of 125 counts of abuse of a corpse. A judge has set their bond at $1 million. Further details on this case are available from FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, for those seeking more information on the accusations and the brothers' arrest.
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Category: safety Published: June 26, 2026 Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) Reading time: 1 min
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