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State of Texas v. Michael Richardson and Gayle Bell

Date: 11-04-2025

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Judge: Unknown

Court: District Court, Harris County, Texas

Plaintiff's Attorney: Harris County, Texas, District Attorney's Office

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Description: Houston, Texas, criminal defense lawyers representing the Defendants charged with abuse of corpses.

Michael Richardson, 72, and Gayle Bell, 63, — the co-owners of Richardson Mortuary were charged with abuse of a corpse. More than 100 bodies, some cremated and some awaiting embalmment were found on the property.

Outcome: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.

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