COLORADO CITY, Colo. — News5 is working to learn more about a death investigation that is underway in Pueblo County.
A spokesperson for the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office confirmed they were called to a residence in the Colorado City area at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday. A deceased individual was found, but additional details on the person found could not be shared with the public. It isn't clear what the cause of death is as the investigation is ongoing.
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is assisting with the investigation as the sheriff's office confirmed they took in multiple dogs. It isn't clear if the person who was found deceased was the owner of the animals or not.
While the Pueblo County Coroner has not determined the cause of death, the woman has now been identified as LaVonne Hoff, who was 76 years old.
Pueblo County Coroner's Mortuary Suspended - Bodies Found Behind "Hidden" Door Says DOLA
A funeral home operated by the Pueblo County coroner is suspended, according to documents from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). "Mr. Cotter stated that the bodies were awaiting cremation and admitted that some bodies had been in the room for approximately fifteen years," part of the DORA report reads. "Mr. Cotter admitted to inspectors that he may have issued next-of-kin fake cremains."
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