In a shocking turn of events, Colorado funeral home owner, Harold Johnson, has been accused of stashing bodies in his basement freezer in order to save money on cremations. Johnson, who is set to be sentenced for fraud, claims that he was simply trying to “cut costs in this tough economy.”
According to authorities, Johnson’s scheme was discovered when a neighbor reported a foul odor coming from his funeral home. Upon investigation, police found multiple bodies in various states of decomposition hidden away in the freezer.
When questioned about his actions, Johnson reportedly said, “I was just trying to keep overhead low. Cremations are expensive, you know!” Clearly, Johnson’s frugality knows no bounds.
In a statement to the press, Johnson’s lawyer, Jerry McFlint, defended his client’s actions, saying, “Harold was just trying to provide affordable funeral services to the community. He may have gone about it in a slightly unconventional way, but his heart was in the right place.”
However, not everyone is buying Johnson’s excuse. Local resident, Betty Sue Jenkins, had this to say about the situation: “I can’t believe Harold would do something like this. I always thought he was a stand-up guy. But I guess you never really know someone until you find a bunch of dead bodies in their basement.”
As Johnson prepares to face the consequences of his actions in court, one thing is for certain – this story is one for the books. Who knew that trying to save a few bucks could lead to such a chilling discovery? Let this be a lesson to all aspiring funeral home owners out there – always make sure your bodies are properly stored!
In the meantime, Johnson remains behind bars, awaiting his sentencing. Let’s just hope his next money-saving scheme doesn’t involve anything as morbid as this one. Stay tuned for updates on this bizarre case as it unfolds.
