
The episode discusses the shocking discovery of 56 decomposing bodies in a South Chicago funeral home and the investigation that followed.
56 bodies in various stages of decomposition, corpses stacked on top of one another, rat and maggot infestation, all found inside South Chicago Chapel after neighborhood complaints of a horrible smell that had been going on for more than a year! Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take a look at the case that had more than just a few warning signs and examine the horrible conditions created by the owners. Highlights 00:01.360 Setting the Stage for a Shocking Discovery 01:43.760 The Funeral Home Nightmare 04:46.080 The Stench and the Investigation 06:11.000 The Decomposition Process and Odor Control 09:18.760 The Shocking Findings at South Chicago Chapel 11:51.520 The Logistical Challenges of Mass Death 13:55.880 The Warning Signs and Community Complaints 26:51.280 The Role of Embalming and Cool Rooms 37:20.080 The Aftermath and Future Implications 42:19.480 Closing Thoughts on a Disturbing Case See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host: Joseph Scott Morgan
Guest: Dave Mack
Organizations: CrimeOnline, iHeartPodcasts
Places: South Chicago Chapel
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