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56 Bodies Found at Chicago Funeral Home | Global News
- Published
- August 8, 2026
- Duration
- 1:23
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- Last updated
- Aug 9, 2026
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Fifty-six decomposing bodies were found at a Chicago funeral home amid horrific conditions—unrefrigerated remains, rodent infestations, and foul odors reported by neighbors. Authorities have suspended the license of one director, who previously ran a shuttered crematory. The Cook County Medical Examiner is now racing to identify victims and notify familie…
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Fifty-six decomposing bodies were found at a Chicago funeral home amid horrific conditions—unrefrigerated remains, rodent infestations, and foul odors reported by neighbors. Authorities have suspended the license of one director, who previously ran a shuttered crematory. The Cook County Medical Examiner is now racing to identify victims and notify families, including one grieving daughter whose mother’s funeral was held there just days before. No arrests yet, but investigators are digging into t
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