This story outlines a disturbing case involving Jon and Carie Hallford, the owners of Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado Springs, who are facing both federal and state charges related to a fraud scheme and the discovery of 190 decomposing bodies on their property.
The couple has been offered plea deals in both federal and state court, with potential sentences of 15 years in federal prison and up to 20 years in state prison for Carie, and 20 years for Jon.
They face charges including Abuse of a Corpse, Money Laundering, Forgery, and Theft.
The case has garnered attention due to the magnitude of the crimes, with families of victims closely monitoring the legal proceedings.
The timeline for the state plea deal is expected to be extended, with the couple scheduled to appear in court soon, followed by a federal court appearance in October.