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56 Bodies Found at Chicago Funeral Home | Chicago News

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Eleven of fifty-six bodies found decomposing at a Chicago funeral home have been identified, with ten families notified and two released for burial — but the horror deepens as questions swirl: Were ashes truly those of loved ones? Neighbors say foul odors lingered for years. The funeral director’s license is suspended after state officials deemed the facility dangerously mismanaged — and this isn’t the first scandal: her husband ran a shuttered crematory last year. As identification continues amid mounting grief, authorities scramble to uncover how this nightmare unfolded. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88648393a86a6ea7

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