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Davis Mortuary Case: 6 Victims Identified, Charges Months Away, CBI Confirms
Description: Colorado CBI confirms 6 victims identified in Davis Mortuary case; charges expected in the coming months... Full Press Release Follows...
INVESTIGATORS CONFIRM IDENTIFICATION OF SIX REMAINS IN DAVIS MORTUARY CASE; CHARGES MONTHS AWAY
October 1, 2025 – CBI – Pueblo, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office held a joint press conference today to provide an update on the ongoing Davis Mortuary investigation, confirming progress in victim identification while explaining that criminal charges are still months away.
Investigators confirmed that 6 of the 24 recovered bodies have been positively identified. The remains identified so far are from the years 2010 to 2012—bodies that were allegedly never cremated as promised. As of today, the CBI received 1,359 phone or emails tips. We had 655 responses to our Google form asking for family information if someone thought their loved one might be a victim.
Clarifications for the Community
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Brian Cotter: Authorities confirmed Brian Cotter resigned as Pueblo County Coroner but has not relinquished his funeral home license, even though the license was suspended by the state of Colorado. The license revocation process is handled by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
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Misinformation: There is no reason to believe the FreeMasons are suspects; Davis Mortuary merely rented the building from them.
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Family Information: Investigators appreciate families who filled out the online Google forms but asked the public not to show up unannounced to volunteer DNA. Authorities will only contact families whose information suggests a direct connection to the victims, who are primarily believed to be from the 2010–2012 timeframe.
Consumers who believe they may have a pre-need funeral contract impacted by this matter and have questions about their contract can fill out this form below to seek assistance from the Colorado Division of Insurance.
The CBI and the 10th Judicial District Attorney thanked the community for its patience, stressing that investigators are focusing their time and energy toward building a comprehensive case that ensures justice for the victims and their families. The CBI and District Attorney Kala Beauvais also wish to acknowledge the support and assistance it’s received from the following agencies: Pueblo Police, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Regulatory Agencies and the newly appointed Pueblo County Coroner.
