Families React to Corpse Abuse Charges for 2 Former Richardson Mortuary Directors

'Inhumane conditions': Houston mortuary owners charged after bodies found decaying

Bodies were found "covered in bugs" and in an "advanced state of decay."

Families react to corpse abuse charges for 2 former Richardson Mortuary directors

After the news broke Monday of the charges against two former funeral directors at a Houston mortuary, FOX 26 spoke with family members affected by the alleged crimes.

Houston mortuary owners charged with crimes after allegedly keeping bodies in ‘inhumane’ conditions

In April, the Texas Funeral Service Commission ordered Richardson Mortuary to suspend operations following an inspection.

Houston funeral home directors accused of abusing corpses after 13 decomposing bodies found: Docs

In a charging document, prosecutors write that 13 bodies were found in various states of decomposition, and one was "largely liquified." Also found in "inhumane conditions" were 70 cremations.

H-Town Latest News: Charges Filed Against Owners Of Mortuary

Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Getty Charges Filed Against Owners Of Mortuary Criminal charges have been filed against the owners of a Houston funeral home after decomposing remains were found in the facility.  Gayle Bell and Michael Richardson own the Robinson Family Mortuary.  They’re both charged with abuse of a corpse following a months-long investigation by state officials.  The Mortuary was shut down this past April after several bodie…