Human Body Parts Sales Discovered in Colorado ContraryTo Trump less Regulations, More are Needed
Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios Colorado's new mortuary inspection system is tightening oversight of the funeral industry after years of misconduct. Why it matters: Early inspections are already exposing problems — like 24 bodies hidden in a Pueblo mortuary for more than a decade whose identities are still being confirmed — underscoring both the value of the new system and the need for continued vigilance. The latest: State inspectors placed Evergreen Funeral Home in Colorado Springs on one-year probation after finding improperly stored bodies and inadequate refrigeration capacity, KRDO first reported last month. The body of Jerry Espinoza Sr., seen with son Bobby Espinoza, was allegedly dismembered and sold without the permission or knowledge of his family. Courtesy of Bobby Espinoza Glenn Wallace Regulators conducted a surprise inspection two days after receiving an anonymous complaint alleging violations, per KRDO. ...
