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Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
By Stephanie Weaver at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The disturbing case of the Cotter brothers in Colorado raises questions about the oversight of funeral homes and mortuaries in Tarrant County. While the alleged mishandling of decomposing bodies occurred in another state, it prompts local residents to consider the regulations and inspections in place to prevent similar incidents in Southlake . The fact that former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter was involved in the alleged abuse of corpses is particularly troubling, given his position of trust in the community. As the people of Southlake learn more about this case, they may wonder what safeguards are in place to ensure that funeral homes and mortuaries in their own community are operating with the utmost respect and care for the deceased and their loved ones. The Tarrant County community will likely be watching to see how this case unfolds and what implications it may have for local funeral home regulations.
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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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What is this story about? Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
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