PUEBLO, Colo. — Once again, regulating Colorado's funeral home industry is expected to be part of the state's next legislative session as a result of the investigation into Davis Mortuary in Pueblo .

Workers with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) noticed a strong smell while preforming its mandated annual inspection of Davis Mortuary on August 20, according to the summary suspension document for the mortuary.

The mortuary is owned by brothers Brian and Chris Cotter. Brian Cotter is also the Pueblo County Coroner.

While inside Davis Mortuary, inspectors noticed a door hidden behind a cardboard display, which Brian Cotter asked them not to enter. The inspectors said they discovered at least 24 bodies in "various stages of decomposition" inside.

Brian Cotter allegedly told

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