Gruesome Discovery: 18 Decomposing Bodies Found in South Georgia Funeral Home During Eviction Process

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Deputies serving an eviction notice at Johnson Funeral Home in Douglas, Georgia, discovered 18 decomposing bodies, including those of children, in a cooler on October 7, 2023. Funeral home director Chris Johnson, 39, was arrested and charged with 17 counts of abuse of a dead body after failing to pay rent and improperly storing the remains. Investigators are working to identify the bodies and notify family members, with the possibility of additional charges against Johnson as the case unfolds.