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Over 50 Decomposing Bodies Discovered at Chicago Funeral Home

More than 50 decomposing bodies were found improperly stored at a Chicago funeral home after neighbors reported a strong stench. The owner's license has been suspended following the discovery.

7 Aug, 20:56 — 8 Aug, 10:40
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NYTMostly Factual18d ago

More Than 50 Decomposing Bodies Are Found in a Chicago Funeral Home

The authorities said the bodies were found in various of stages of decomposition. It was not clear how long they had been there.

By Mark Walker

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The GuardianMostly Factual18d ago

Remains of 56 people found decomposing at Chicago funeral home

Officials describe ‘deplorable conditions’ at home run by pair linked to crematory closed due to mishandled remains The remains of 56 people were found improperly stored and decomposing on Thursday at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple who previously operated a crematory that was similarly shut down because of mishandled remains, authorities said. Illinois state officials, meanwhile, suspended the license of one of the funeral home’s directors, alleging bodies were being kept in an unrefr...

By Associated Press

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Fox NewsMixed18d ago

More than 50 bodies found decomposing inside Chicago funeral home after neighbors complained of 'stench'

Over 50 bodies were found decomposing at a South Side funeral home after months of complaints about a foul stench from nearby Chicago residents.

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cbcHigh18d ago

Authorities say remains of 56 people found improperly stored at Chicago funeral home

The remains of 56 people were found improperly stored and decomposing Thursday at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple who previously operated a crematory that was similarly shut down because of mishandled remains, authorities said.

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The IndependentMostly Factual18d ago

Over 50 decomposing bodies found inside Chicago funeral home

Officials said the conditions at the funeral home were so deplorable that there were maggots on the bodies

By Rachel Dobkin

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual17d ago

56 decomposing bodies found at Chicago funeral home; owner’s licence suspended

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By TOI World Desk

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indian-expressMostly Factual18d ago

Why did a Chicago funeral home hide more than 50 decomposing bodies for months?

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ndtvMostly Factual18d ago

Over 50 Decomposed Bodies Found At Chicago Funeral Home After Neighbours Notice "Stench"

The remains of 56 people were found at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple who previously operated a crematory that was similarly shut down because of mishandled remains.

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