David Jaxon Page : “Colorado funeral home owners face varied rulings in federal case”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Colorado funeral home owners detention hearing
2. Federal case rulings for funeral home owners in Colorado

Colorado funeral home owners Jon and Carie Hallford faced a U.S. magistrate, pleading not guilty to wire fraud and defrauding the U.S. government of over $880,000. The couple, under investigation since October 2023, had nearly 200 bodies discovered in their Penrose building linked to their business, Return to Nature funeral home. Facing charges including abuse of a corpse, theft, money laundering, and forgery of death certificates, the Hallfords were re-arrested in April 2024. Despite being compliant with terms of release, Jon is deemed a flight risk due to alleged involvement in crimes. The case, described as “horrific,” continues to unfold.

The Hallford Funeral Home Scandal Unfolds in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, a picturesque city nestled in the heart of Colorado, has been rocked by a scandal involving funeral home owners Jon and Carie Hallford. The couple, who own the Return to Nature funeral home in Penrose, found themselves at the center of a large investigation in October 2023.

Discovery of Nearly 200 Bodies

The shocking discovery of nearly 200 bodies inside the Hallford’s funeral home sent shockwaves through the community. The investigation unearthed a web of deceit and criminal activities that led to charges of wire fraud and defrauding the U.S. government of over $880,000.

A Federal Case Unfolds

In April 2024, the Hallfords were re-arrested after bonding out of jail, as a federal case against them gained momentum. The latest ruling in the federal case has left Jon Hallford unable to be released from custody, while Carie Hallford may only be released if a halfway house accepts her.

Victims’ Families Speak Out

Family members of the victims drove to Denver for the recent hearing, where they expressed relief at the decision to keep Jon Hallford in custody. Crystina Page, whose son David Jaxon Page was one of the bodies found, stated, “To know that Jon will not be allowed to be out walking amongst our community and families is exciting. It makes me feel safer.”

Allegations of Flight Risk

Assistant U.S. attorney Tim Neff detailed the Hallfords’ activities prior to their latest arrests, revealing that they were living in a Colorado Springs hotel and working for Door Dash. Neff argued that Jon and Carie are flight risks, citing their previous arrests on a Native American reservation in Oklahoma.

Defense Arguments

Despite the allegations, defense attorneys for the Hallfords maintained that the couple had been compliant with all terms of their release and had not missed a single check-in. However, the magistrate expressed concerns about Jon Hallford’s potential to be a flight risk, given his past due child support and involvement in the alleged crimes.

The Magistrate’s Verdict

The magistrate presiding over the case called the allegations “horrific,” painting a grim picture of the scandal that has unfolded in Colorado Springs. With ongoing investigations and a federal case looming, the Hallford funeral home scandal continues to captivate the community and beyond.