Houston Mortuary Owner Faces Court for Abuse of Corpse Charges After Sibling Investigation

Discovery of Horrific Conditions

• 💔 Siblings Devon and Tomorrow McGrder Crooks discovered decomposing bodies at Richardson Mortuary in April when visiting for their mother's funeral.
• 📹 The siblings were horrified by the open decomposition and Devon was stabbed by an employee after recording the conditions.

Legal Proceedings and Charges

• ⚖️ The owner of Richardson Mortuary, Michael Richardson, made his first court appearance facing felony charges of abuse of a corpse.
• ⚠️ A warrant is still outstanding for his ex-wife and codefendant, Gail Bell.

Defense and Ongoing Concerns

• 🏥 Richardson's attorney stated he was not in charge of operations due to medical issues.
• 🏗️ Gail Bell claimed the building was undergoing renovation after Hurricane Barril.
• 🤔 The siblings continue to seek answers and are focused on healing, with Devon's health being monitored due to his kidney donation impacting his levels after the assault.