In a funeral home in Chicago, 56 decomposing bodies were discovered in an attached garage without refrigeration. The bodies are in various stages of decomposition, local authorities report.
Residents had been complaining for months about the odor emanating from the funeral home. These complaints led authorities to investigate the situation.
The funeral home’s license has since been revoked as the practices are deemed a danger to public safety. The investigation also uncovered the presence of rodents.
The police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the storage of the bodies. The funeral home is accused of unprofessional conduct.
According to reports, the bodies were improperly stored, which has serious implications for those involved and the community.
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