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CBI Confirms Nine Bodies Identified in Davis Mortuary Investigation Using DNA Technology
Description: The Colorado Bureau of Investigation confirms nine bodies have been positively identified in the Davis Mortuary investigation. Rapid DNA and forensic genealogy are being used as the case continues. Read the Full Press Release from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation...
CBI Announces Nine Bodies Positively Identified in Davis Mortuary Investigation
January 13, 2026– CBI – Pueblo, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office are providing an update on the ongoing investigation into the Davis Mortuary, confirming that the number of positively identified bodies by the Pueblo County Coroner has climbed from six to nine. The remains identified are from individuals who died between the years 2010 and 2012.
The most recent three identifications were made using Rapid DNA technology thanks to the assistance of ANDE, a Colorado technology company that agreed to help the CBI free of charge. Under the direction of the Pueblo County Coroner’s office in conjunction with the the CBI and 10th Judicial DA’s Office, the remaining 15 bodies are currently undergoing Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG)—a process that involves asking a private lab to use public DNA databases, such as GEDmatch, to find distant relatives and build family trees.
This decision was based on poor record keeping by Davis Mortuary, lack of investigative leads, poor condition of the remains and degraded DNA. Although this is a slower process, it is more likely to yield usable results.
The CBI continues to investigate the multiple containers of bones, cremains, and probable human tissue representing an unknown number of deceased individuals.
Investigators with the CBI and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office continue to work diligently on this active investigation. Once completed, the case information will be presented to the District Attorney’s office for review and filing of charges.
Public Tip and Information Update:
The community response has been vital to the investigation. As of December 16, the CBI has received:
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1,542 phone or email tips.
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711 responses to the Google form asking for family information from individuals who believe their loved one may be a victim.
The CBI encourages anyone with information regarding the Davis Mortuary investigation to continue submitting tips.
Consumers who believe they may have a pre-need funeral contract impacted by this matter and have questions about their contract can seek assistance from the Colorado Division of Insurance.
The CBI has established a dedicated victim assistance line at (719) 257-3359 and an email at CBITips@state.co.us for families who may have used the services of Davis Mortuary between 2010 and 2012. The CBI is also encouraging families to fill out a questionnaire to assist with the investigative process.
