Remains of 56 people found decomposing at Chicago funeral home
Summary
Authorities found 56 decomposing bodies stored improperly at a Chicago funeral home. The funeral home is run by a couple previously involved in another similar case, and the state suspended one director’s license due to unsafe and unsanitary conditions.Key Facts
- 56 bodies were found decomposing at South Chicago Chapel funeral home in Chicago.
- Bodies were kept in unrefrigerated, dirty conditions with rodent and maggot infestations.
- Illinois suspended the funeral director Johanna Morgan’s license due to public safety concerns.
- Johanna Morgan and her husband Clark Morgan, the funeral home president, had previous license issues.
- The Morgans formerly ran a crematory that was shut down for mishandling remains.
- Local residents had reported a bad smell coming from the funeral home for months.
- The Cook County medical examiner is identifying the bodies and will notify families.
- Police are investigating; no arrests have been made yet.
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