CBI Identifies Three More Bodies in Pueblo Mortuary Case, Turns to Genetic Genealogy for 15 Remaining

Overview

• The total identified now stands at nine of the 24 bodies recovered from Davis Mortuary after three new matches confirmed through ANDE rapid DNA testing.
• Investigators have moved the remaining 15 cases into forensic genetic genealogy using public DNA databases due to degraded DNA and poor or missing mortuary records.
• State officials said the newly identified individuals died between 2010 and 2012, and their names have not been released.
• Alongside the 24 bodies, multiple containers of bones, cremains and probable human tissue are being examined and could represent additional people.
• No arrests or charges have been filed, and former Pueblo County coroner Brian Cotter has resigned as the probe continues under the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s charging timeline.