PUEBLO, Colo. – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has confirmed major new developments in the Davis Mortuary investigation, including search warrants at the homes of its joint owners and the transfer of human remains for identification.
CBI agents executed search warrants at the homes of Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter and his brother Chris Cotter, who co-own Davis Mortuary. Investigators say the brothers have retained attorneys, and while neither has been arrested or questioned, the case is ongoing.
Authorities revealed that 24 bodies, along with containers of bones and probable human tissue, were removed from the mortuary and sent to the El Paso County Coroner’s Office for identification. The remains represent an unknown number of deceased individuals.
CBI officials confirmed the preliminary processing of the mortuary building is complete. The facility remains locked and secured, with access restricted to law enforcement.
To handle the surge of inquiries, the CBI has created an online FAQ page that will be updated as new information emerges.
Families are also urged to complete an online questionnaire to assist investigators. As of Tuesday afternoon, the CBI reported 843 tips received and 336 questionnaires submitted.
With pressure mounting on Coroner Brian Cotter, the Pueblo County Clerk & Recorder’s Office released details on how a recall election could proceed.
The Clerk’s Office emphasized that recall is the only legal pathway for voters to take action against an elected official between regular elections.
The CBI says daily updates will end after today, with new information released only when significant developments occur. The investigation, including forensic identification of remains, is expected to take months.
