Bodies found in Ohio funeral home storage after their supposed cremation

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Authorities in Ohio are investigating a funeral home in Toledo where 11 bodies were discovered in a damp room. They say the bodies were supposed to be cremated but instead were being stored in cremation boxes and body bags.

The Lucas County coroner’s office said the bodies of 10 adults and an infant born prematurely were found on Friday. A deputy coroner said most of the deaths were of a medical nature so autopsies were not necessary.

Dr Diane Barnett said the concern was over the condition of the bodies and their identification. She told the Blade newspaper that at least one body had been at the funeral home since January.

Barnett said the most recent death occurred about two weeks ago.

Toledo police helped state authorities remove the bodies and are investigating what happened.