Overview

• The Hallfords operated the Return to Nature Funeral Home, where improperly stored bodies were discovered in October 2023 after neighbors reported a foul odor.
• Investigators found 189 bodies in advanced stages of decay, some dating back to 2019, and two cases of burial mix-ups.
• Families were given urns filled with dry concrete instead of cremated remains, undermining their grieving process.
• The couple also admitted to misusing $900,000 in COVID-19 relief funds for luxury purchases, including vacations and cryptocurrency.
• The Hallfords face sentencing in April 2025, with Jon Hallford expected to serve 20 years and Carie Hallford 15 to 20 years in prison under their plea agreements.