128. Funeral Home Crimes

Written By Alienist Entertainment

In this week’s episode we explore the crimes against the deceased AND the living; The nefarious dealings of funeral homes and mortuaries. While the majority of funeral homes provide supportive services to individuals and families at their most vulnerable, there are some that use the opportunity for grift and crime. Body Horror, Necrophilia, Murder & Desecration of bodily remains are all discussed, so be prepared for a discussion of those that mishandle or deliberately mistreat human remains.

RESOURCES

  • American Federal of Scientists. “Avoiding “Behavioral Drift” in DoD Detainee Operations.” Federation of American Scientists, 9 Sept. 2019, fas.org/blogs/secrecy/2019/09/behavioral-drift/. Accessed 12 Feb. 2023.

  • NBC Connecticut. “Colorado Funeral Home Owner Who Sold People’s Body Parts and Gave Families Fake Ashes Headed to Prison.” NBC Connecticut, 6 Jan. 2023, www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/colorado-funeral-home-owner-sentenced-in-body-sales-case/2948934/. Accessed 12 Feb. 2023.

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