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Coroner Brian Cotter announced his resignation after inspectors found about 20 decomposing bodies hidden at his funeral home, Davis Mortuary in Pueblo, Colo. on Aug. 20

Cotter's attorney said he will resign effective Sept. 2, after Gov. Jared Polis called for his resignation

The coroner, who co-owns Davis Mortuary with his brother, was hospitalized due to a "cardiac event" after the hidden bodies were found, his attorney said

After officials found the decomposing bodies of around 20 people hidden in a Colorado funeral home, the coroner has decided to resign.

Earlier this month, authorities uncovered the remains at Davis Mortuary in Pueblo, Colo., during the funeral home’s first-ever inspection — despite co-owner Brian Cotter’s apparent efforts to thwart them.

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