Shock in Montrose (CO 81401): Funeral Director Gave Fake Ashes — Now Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges – LIVE UPDATES

Montrose CO A Colorado funeral home director is under fire after allegedly giving fake ashes to grieving families and now faces serious child sex abuse charges according to the Montrose County Sheriff s Office The suspect linked to Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors in Montrose is accused of betraying both legal and moral trust Officers have urged families to come forward if they suspect foul play The shame has rocked the small town and reignited calls for stronger funeral industry oversight Emotional testimonies from locals and disturbing court evidence have intensified constituents outrage Investigators believe more casualties may still be unidentified Key Facts URGENT Colorado funeral home director charged with child sex abuse and fraud IMPACT Dozens of grieving families possibly given fake ashes OFFICIAL SOURCE It s a deep betrayal of trust Montrose County Sheriff s Office ACTION Casualties urged to contact local leadership for verification and counseling Hyperlocal Impact Precise Location Montrose CO Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors near Hillcrest Drive and S th Street Region Connection I trusted her with my mom s remains I m devastated Linda M local resident Visual Proof Sole Angle WHY THIS MATTERS NOW This is the second funeral disgrace in Colorado within a year triggering demands for tighter oversight DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE Situation Response IMMEDIATE MATERIALS Victim Counseling Center - -HELP Colorado Child Abuse Hotline - -CO- -KIDS OFFICIAL GUIDANCE Families who used Sunset Mesa should reach out right away Sheriff Gene Lillard Montrose County Society Pulse Should Colorado mandate state inspections of all funeral homes Yes Ensure trust No Too invasiveDrop your vote in the comments lawmakers are watching Update Log AM Judge confirms formal charges including sexual exploitation of a child PM Investigators call for more casualties to come forward PM DA s office opens society Q A town hall for affected families