A horrifying discovery at a private crematorium in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico has led to the arrest of two people and raised serious questions about oversight in the funeral industry.
On June 26, local authorities were alerted to suspicious activity at the Plenitud crematorium. When they arrived, they found an unthinkable scene: 383 embalmed bodies scattered across every room, many piled on top of one another, according to a July 1 statement from the Chihuahua state prosecutor’s office.
“The bodies were just thrown like that, indiscriminately, one on top of the other, on the floor,” said Eloy Garcia, a spokesperson for the office, in a statement to AFP, as reported by CBS News.
Chihuahua State Attorney General César Jáuregui confirmed the facility had serviced several local funeral homes and that two individuals—the crematorium’s owner and an employee—have been arrested. They’re being held in pretrial detention and face charges related to improper handling and disrespect of human remains.
A court hearing is scheduled for July 4.
“We will seek the highest possible penalty for those responsible,” said Jáuregui. “We’re also launching a full investigation into the possible failures of authorities tasked with regulating these establishments.”
The shocking case has devastated many local families, some of whom fear their deceased loved ones may be among the bodies found. Jáuregui’s office is now working with those families to provide support and ensure proper identification of the remains.
Javier Sánchez Herrera, Director of Forensic Services and Sciences, reported that of the 383 bodies discovered, 218 were male, 149 were female, and 16 could not be identified. Some of the remains had name tags, suggesting they had come directly from hospitals.
The prosecutor’s office emphasized that this is not just a criminal case—it’s a matter of human dignity. “Many families had already begun to heal, and now they are being re-victimized,” Jáuregui said. “This tragedy must be fully addressed, and those responsible must be held accountable.”
As forensic experts continue the difficult process of identifying remains and reaching out to affected families, the case has sparked outrage across the country.
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