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Both Return to Nature Funeral Home owners now being held in the El Paso County Jail

Posted at 8:00 PM, Nov 21, 2023
and last updated 2023-11-27 19:21:41-05

EL PASO COUNTY — Jon and Carie Hallford, the owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, have been moved to the El Paso County Jail, according to online records. The funeral home was the center of an investigation after 190 bodies were found improperly stored.

According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Carie Hallford arrived at the jail Tuesday afternoon and was processed into the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center. She is currently being held on a $2 million cash bond, according to court documents.

Jon Hallford, who appeared in court on Friday, is being held on a $2 million cash-only bond. Both Hallfords will appear again on Tuesday, December 5.

The two were arrested in Oklahoma earlier this month.

Following their arrests, News5's Eleanor Sheahan spoke with families who were victims of the funeral home.

WATCH: VICTIMS OF RETURN TO NATURE SHARE WHAT OWNER'S ARRESTS MEAN TO THEM

Victims of Return to Nature share what owner's arrests mean to them

If you have been impacted by the Return to Nature Funeral Home, the FBI has recommended grief counseling.

WATCH: GRIEF COUNSELING AVAILABLE AFTER RETURN TO NATURE FUNERAL HOME INCIDENT

Grief counseling available after Return to Nature Funeral Home incident

The Hallford's are facing multiple charges, which are listed below:

  • abuse of a corpse
  • fraud
  • money laundering

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