The owners of a Colorado funeral home are facing charges for allegedly mishandling nearly 200 sets of human remains and fraudulently obtaining over $880,000 in Covid-19 relief funds. Jon and Carie Hallford are accused of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to federal prosecutors.
The Hallfords allegedly used the relief funds for personal expenses such as trips, jewelry, entertainment, dining, and cosmetic procedures, among other items. They are also facing state charges related to the improper storage of human remains at their funeral home in Penrose, Colorado.
