Yesterday was a step towards closure for people who trusted a funeral home in Penrose with their loved ones. Demolition of the Return to Nature Funeral Home started yesterday after months of delays.
A ceremony was held before demolition began to give families of the victims closure and peace.
In October of last year investigators found 190 bodies improperly stored inside. Fremont County Coroner Randy Keller said there are still 17 bodies they are trying to identify.
Co-owners Jon and Carie Hallford could face life in prison following 15 federal criminal charges on top of 260 state charges.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the demolition will take 10 days.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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