Authorities in northern Mexico have made a shocking discovery inside a private crematorium in Ciudad Juarez, where 381 embalmed bodies were found piled up, apparently abandoned for as long as two years. The bodies were discovered "irregularly deposited" throughout various rooms of the building, in complete disregard for proper handling.
Eloy Garcia, communications coordinator for the Chihuahua state prosecutor’s office, confirmed that the bodies were embalmed but not cremated as required. Instead of the cremated remains families expected, the bereaved were given "other material," suggesting deliberate deception. Officials believe the facility had continued to accept bodies despite having neither the capacity nor the resources to process them properly.
One of the crematorium’s administrators has reportedly surrendered to authorities, though no details were given about potential charges or further arrests. The grim discovery is expected to intensify scrutiny of private mortuary services in a country already grappling with the aftermath of organised crime and thousands of missing persons.
Mexico's overwhelmed forensic system has long struggled with a backlog caused by high rates of violent crime, a shortage of trained personnel, and limited funding. The discovery highlights the need for greater oversight and accountability in the handling of human remains.
The abandonment of 381 bodies in a Mexican crematorium raises serious questions about the handling of human remains and the accountability of private mortuary services.
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