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Disturbing Discovery in Pueblo: Davis Mortuary Shut Down After Bodies Found in Decomposition


Description: The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) has issued a summary suspension for Davis Mortuary in Pueblo after an inspection revealed multiple bodies in various stages of decomposition. Investigators report that some remains had been awaiting cremation for up to 15 years, and the funeral home’s designee, Brian Cotter, admitted he may have provided fake cremains to families. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been asked to take over the criminal investigation due to its prior work on the Return to Nature Funeral Home case. The situation remains under active investigation.

Pueblo’s Davis Mortuary Closed After Inspectors Find Remains Left for Years Without Cremation

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies’ (DORA) Division of Professions and Occupations recently conducted an annual inspection at Davis Mortuary, located at 128 Broadway Ave. in Pueblo. As a result of that inspection, Davis Mortuary has been issued a summary suspension.

During the inspection, authorities reported finding several bodies in various stages of decomposition. The appointed designee for the funeral home, Brian Cotter, told inspectors that some of the bodies had been awaiting cremation for approximately 15 years. He also admitted that he may have given next-of-kin fake cremains.

The Pueblo Police Department has requested that the CBI take over the criminal investigation based on its prior experience with the Return to Nature Funeral Home case.