Nearly two dozen decomposing bodies ID'ed from Chicago funeral home

Investigators found 56 decomposing human remains improperly stored at a Chicago funeral home on the Southeast Side. They also discovered more than 50 cremated remains at the same location. An investigation is underway.

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Sun TimesLean Left· Aug 10, 2026

56 boxes of ashes also taken from funeral home where decomposing bodies were found

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Aug 8, 2026

More than 50 decomposing bodies are found in a Chicago funeral home

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Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Aug 7, 2026

Remains of 56 people found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home

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Remains Of 56 People Found Improperly Stored And Decomposing At Chicago Funeral Home

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57 decomposing bodies discovered at Far South Side funeral home

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NBC ChicagoLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

Nearly two dozen decomposing bodies ID'ed from Chicago funeral home

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Aug 11, 2026

Cook Co. medical examiner ID's 11 of 56 bodies found at South Chicago funeral home

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Aug 9, 2026

More than 50 cremated remains found at Chicago funeral home where 56 decomposing bodies also found

WGN ChicagoCenter· Aug 8, 2026

Family describes red flags at South Chicago Chapel days before more than 50 decomposing bodies were discovered

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Christian News AlertsRight· Aug 9, 2026

Chicago funeral home held 56 decomposing bodies in unrefrigerated rooms as neighbors complained for months

Breitbart NewsRight· Aug 8, 2026

Investigators Find Dozens of Bodies in Various States of Decomposition in Chicago Funeral Home

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Blaze MediaRight· Aug 8, 2026

DOZENS of decomposing bodies found stuffed in closets and garage of funeral home, police say

Conservative ReviewRight· Aug 8, 2026

DOZENS of decomposing bodies found stuffed in closets and garage of funeral home, police say

High Point EnterpriseLean Right· Aug 8, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

More than 50 bodies found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home

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The GuardianLean Left· Aug 8, 2026

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Aug 7Dozens of decomposing bodies found in Chicago funeral home
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