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Brothers are accused of mishandling remains at Colorado funeral home
By Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - Charges have been filed against a pair of Colorado mortuary owners accused of mishandling the remains of at least two dozen deceased people.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against Br...
Key takeaway The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against Brian Lee Cotter and Christopher Aaron Cotter, owners of Davis Mortuary, on Thursday afternoon.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The allegations against the Cotter brothers in Colorado have significant implications for Atlanta residents who may have loved ones being cared for by funeral homes in the area. While the charges are specific to a mortuary in Pueblo, they raise questions about the regulations and oversight in place to prevent similar incidents in Georgia. The fact that inspectors found 24 decomposing bodies hidden in the mortuary last August is a disturbing reminder that funeral homes are not always operating with the dignity and respect that families expect. As the case against the Cotter brothers moves forward, Atlanta residents may want to pay closer attention to the practices of local funeral homes and the measures in place to ensure that their loved ones are being treated with dignity and respect. The Georgia Board of Funeral Service is responsible for regulating and overseeing funeral homes in the state, and it will be worth watching to see if this case prompts any changes to their protocols or procedures.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - Charges have been filed against a pair of Colorado mortuary owners accused of mishandling the remains of at least two dozen deceased people.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against Br...
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