Georgia funeral home owner jailed after 18 decomposing bodies found while authorities were serving an eviction notice
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Chris Lee Johnson, 39, has been arrested and charged with 17 counts of abuse of a dead body after authorities discovered 18 decomposing corpses at his funeral home.
Investigators found that Johnson disregarded proper storage protocols for bodies, leading to 'serious disfigurement' of the deceased at Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services.
As the investigation continues, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working with families to gather more information about the deceased individuals involved.
Johnson was denied bail during a court appearance, highlighting the severity of the charges and anticipation of additional charges being filed.
Read at Fortune
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