Houston Police Investigate Unlicensed Funeral Home for Identity Theft During Funeral Service

Funeral Home Investigation

• 🚨 Houston police served a search warrant at a funeral home in the Third Ward on allegations of identity theft.
• 🕯️ The search warrant was executed in the middle of a funeral service that was underway inside the establishment.

Allegations and Owner Status

• 💔 Family members who had previously held funerals at the home came forward alleging their identities had been stolen.
• ⚖️ The owner of the funeral home was released and has not yet been charged in connection with the identity theft allegations.

Unlicensed Operation

• 🚫 A significant finding in the investigation is that the funeral home was not licensed to operate.
• ⚱️ Authorities found cremains inside the funeral home after it was shut down as part of the investigation.
• 📰 Reporters are working to gather more details about the ongoing investigation and the full scope of the allegations.