Years before corpses found at South Side funeral home, owners left decomposing bodies outside home: police
- Posted on August 17, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
An investigation into a Chicago-area funeral home revealed disturbing practices involving improper corpse handling years before major discoveries. Law enforcement uncovered evidence of decomposed remains left unattended outside residential properties, raising serious questions about regulatory oversight and professional standards in the funeral industry. The case highlights critical failures in body preservation protocols and the need for enhanced inspections at funeral facilities.
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Years before corpses found at South Side funeral home, owners left decomposing bodies outside home: police
An Evergreen Park police officer was immediately suspicious when he found a running Chrysler minivan with two clearly decomposing corpses inside.
