Coroners try to identify dozens of bodies kept in 'deplorable conditions' at US funeral home
The medical examiner's office in Chicago said the process to identify the remains could take days.
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"We don't know if Melody is in there or not."
— Patrice Halliburton , Other
"It is extremely disturbing that the same individuals who appear to be involved with the events at South Side Chapel are the same persons."
— Michael Sharkey , Activist
Key People
Husband of Johanna Morgan and former owner of Heights Crematory.
Director of South Chicago Chapel whose license has been suspended.
General counsel at the Illinois Funeral Directors Association.
Sister of a deceased woman whose remains were involved in the incident.
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The medical examiner's office in Chicago said the process to identify the remains could take days.
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