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CBI Identifies 4 of 24 Bodies in Davis Mortuary Investigation in Pueblo
Description: The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has confirmed that four of the 24 bodies recovered from Davis Mortuary in Pueblo have been positively identified with assistance from the El Paso and Fremont County Coroner Offices and the FBI. Family notifications are underway, and additional identifications may take significant time. Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter resigned on August 28, 2025, as the investigation continues in collaboration with the Pueblo Police Department, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, and the 10th Judicial District Attorney's Office. A victim assistance line has been set up at (719) 257-3359, and families who used Davis Mortuary services are encouraged to email CBITips@state.co.us or fill out a questionnaire to assist investigators. The CBI has also created an FAQ page on its website to provide updates and answer public questions.
CBI Investigation into Davis Mortuary Continues; 4 out of 24 Bodies Identified So Far
September 9, 2025– CBI – Pueblo, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is providing an update on the ongoing criminal investigation into Davis Mortuary in Pueblo.
The CBI wishes to share the El Paso and Fremont County Coroner Offices, with assistance from the FBI, have so far positively identified four of the 24 bodies. Family notifications are currently underway, and out of respect for the privacy of the victims and their families, no victim identification details or information regarding which families have been notified will be released. Further identifications could take a significant amount of time.
Brian Cotter resigned as the Pueblo County Coroner on August 28, 2025. This development came as the investigation, conducted in collaboration with the Pueblo Police Department, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, and the 10th Judicial District Attorney's Office, continues.
The CBI has established a dedicated victim assistance line at (719) 257-3359 and an email at CBITips@state.co.us for families who may have used the services of Davis Mortuary. The CBI is also encouraging families to fill out a questionnaire to assist with the investigative process.
To address common questions from the public and media, the CBI has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on its website. The FAQ will be regularly updated as new information becomes available.
Any further updates will continue to come from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and not any other agencies, including the county coroner offices.
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