Carie Hallford: Colorado funeral home owner who sent families fake ashes pleads guilty to fraud

A Colorado funeral home owner, Carie Hallford, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud after admitting to defrauding customers and the government out of nearly $900,000 by failing to cremate nearly 200 bodies and misrepresenting services. Hallford faces up to 20 years in prison, while her husband Jon has already been sentenced to 20 years for similar charges, amidst a scandal that has deeply affected grieving families.

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