An investigation into human remains found at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull has reached a critical stage, as Humberside Police confirm the case has been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for review.
Timeline of Events
The investigation began last year when police discovered 35 bodies and suspected human ashes at the funeral home on Hessle Road. Over the past ten months, the probe has uncovered more than 13,000 pieces of evidence, leaving scores of bereaved families in Hull and East Yorkshire grappling with uncertainty about their loved ones’ remains.
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Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin provided an update:
“Following a meticulous investigation, a comprehensive file of evidence has now been submitted to the CPS for their detailed consideration. Families of the 35 deceased have been informed of this significant development by specially trained officers.”
Devastating Impact on Families
Many families have faced heartache as suspicions arose that they may not have received the correct ashes of their loved ones. Some have already been informed by police that they were given the wrong remains.
