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Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter is under investigation after approximately 20 decomposing bodies were found in a concealed room at his privately owned funeral home.

City and county leaders, along with the state governor and sheriff, have called for Cotter's resignation.

Davis Mortuary, Cotter's funeral home, has been issued a summary suspension and cannot operate.

Neighboring county coroners have been deputized to handle Pueblo County's cases while the investigation continues.

Current Colorado law makes it difficult to remove a coroner, even when facing criminal investigation.

City and county leaders on both sides of the political spectrum are calling on Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter to resign immediately amid a criminal investigation into Cotter's priva

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