PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A spokesperson with Pueblo County says things are moving forward with a recall effort to remove Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter from office. An investigation into Cotter began when 24 decaying bodies were allegedly found in a hidden room at his privately-owned mortuary, according to DORA documents. You can read
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) released new details in the investigation into Davis Mortuary and owners Brian and Chris Cotter. According to the CBI, a total of 24 bodies were located at Davis Mortuary. Additionally, “multiple containers of bones and several containers of probable human tissue” were also located. It’s
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The structure of Pueblo’s city government is officially headed back to the ballot box this November. Late Monday night, the Pueblo City Council voted 6-1 to override Mayor Heather Graham’s veto and place a measure before voters that could eliminate the mayor’s office entirely. If approved, the measure would change Pueblo’s
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – This weekend, 14 elected Pueblo leaders collectively called for Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter to resign. In the letter, posted on social media, Pueblo’s Leaders said, “It is in the best interest of Pueblo, and of the families we serve, that Coroner Brian Cotter resign immediately. Only then can we begin
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter has been located, but has not been charged with any crimes despite the ongoing investigation into his funeral home. But for families who may be impacted, that’s hard to accept, especially when their loved ones may have been left in that building for years. One woman
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — In a press conference Friday, the Pueblo County Sheriff said that no single public official, not even the governor, can remove Colorado coroners from office. It means that there is a waiting game to see if Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter will resign. Governor Polis called for his resignation on Friday
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Governor Jared Polis has declared a disaster emergency to support response efforts in the fallout of the Davis Mortuary case in Pueblo, according to a press release. “The declaration also encourages Pueblo County to seek and other counties to provide support for the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office operations and the ongoing
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Editor’s note: To see all of our coverage on this case, click here. PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — In a bizarre turn of events, 13 Investigates has uncovered that the Pueblo County Coroner is accused of hiding bodies in a secret room of his privately-owned funeral home, Davis Mortuary. According to records by the Colorado
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter has been accused of hiding bodies in a secret room of his privately-owned funeral home, Davis Mortuary. According to Pueblo County, Brian has over 20 years of experience working with the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office. He was first elected in 2014, with his current term slated
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) said it made the discovery of multiple decomposing bodies in a secret room at Davis Mortuary during a “mandated annual inspection” on Wednesday. But just a few years ago, this inspection might have never happened. In May of 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed the
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – 13 Investigates has uncovered that the Pueblo County Coroner, Brian Cotter, is accused of hiding bodies in a secret room of his privately-owned funeral home, Davis Mortuary. 13 Investigates saw a similar, unrelated incident occur at Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose back in 2023. Owners Jon and Carie
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – The Bessemer Association for Neighborhood Development is teaming with business owners to call for the cleanup of a growing illegal dump at 1310 E. Routt Ave. According to organizers, a house on the property has caught fire several times now, and the resulting pile of junk is leading to outrage for
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LAKE PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – What could have been a tragedy at Lake Pueblo turned into a life saved, thanks to the quick actions of one man who dove in to rescue a young boy swept into deep water. RELATED: Why do so many keep drowning in Lake Pueblo? Witnesses shared video with KRDO13 as
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The 2025 Colorado State Fair officially begins Aug. 22 through Sept.1 with carnival rides, concerts, and all of your deep-fried favorites. Colorado State Fair map of fairgrounds – Courtesy: Colorado State Fair The information below has been provided by the fair to plan your visit: Address: 1001 Beulah Ave. Pueblo, CO
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) says that fire crews and deputies responded to several fires along I-25 on Thursday. The sheriff’s office said the fires were from Mile Marker 86 to 88, which is near Burnt Mill Road. As of 2:40 p.m., PCSO said that crews were in the
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Eight calls to dispatch in a matter of hours have landed Pueblo City Councilman Joe Latino in the hot seat. Audio recording of the calls obtained by KRDO13 show that Councilman Latino called about homeless people, though the issues varied across several locations in Pueblo. Call logs also show that he
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – A fallen tree put an end to river fun for tubers and kayakers on the Arkansas River Sunday. The large tree fell straight across the channel, creating a dangerous obstacle. Colorado Springs Parks and Wildlife are advising recreationalists to be careful around the area. It’s just a little over three miles above the
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A suspect has been arrested after entering a credit union in Pueblo and passing a teller a manila envelope that said “fill it up.” Pueblo Police Department (PPD) says officers were dispatched to the 2800 block of South Prairie Avenue following a report of an armed robbery around 2:20 p.m. on
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) –Residents of the Steel City may have seen a high-flying jet soaring through the skies near the airport on Tuesday. It’s one of the Air Force Thunderbirds! Major Brandon Maxson piloted the Number-8 Thunderbird for a site survey on Tuesday morning, ahead of the Pueblo Wings of Pride Air Show. It’s the first
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)- Today, July 31, is the grand re-opening of the Slab courts after finishing the project that started last Spring. This project included new posts, backboards, hoops, benches and upgraded LED lighting. All of this was made possible by Colorado Lottery funds. The last time the courts went under renovation was in 1992.
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