Summary
Carie Hallford, a former funeral home owner in Colorado, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. She defrauded customers and misused nearly $900,000 in federal pandemic aid. Hallford and her ex-husband mishandled and improperly stored about 200 bodies.
Key Facts
- Carie Hallford owned a funeral home in Colorado.
- She was sentenced to 18 years in prison for fraud.
- Hallford pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
- Nearly $900,000 in federal COVID-19 aid was misused.
- Hallford and her ex-husband charged families for funeral services but did not provide them properly.
- Nearly 200 decomposing bodies were found at the funeral home.
- The bodies were improperly stored, causing distress to families.
- Federal guidelines suggested a shorter sentence, but the judge imposed 18 years considering the fraud's severity.
