Pittsburgh, PA A funeral home director in Pittsburgh is facing accusations of improperly handling the remains of thousands of pets. Robert McCaffrey, the owner of McCaffrey Funeral Home, is alleged to have discarded the cremated remains of pets instead of providing them to their owners, according to prosecutors.
The charges against McCaffrey include abuse of a corpse and other related offenses. Authorities launched an investigation after receiving complaints from pet owners who had entrusted their beloved animals to the funeral home for cremation services. These owners reported not receiving the ashes of their pets as promised.
'This is a deeply disturbing situation for the families involved,' stated a spokesperson for the district attorney's office. 'Pets are family members, and the alleged actions of Mr. McCaffrey are a betrayal of the trust placed in him.'
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone who believes they may have been affected to come forward. McCaffrey Funeral Home has not yet released a statement regarding the allegations.
Pittsburgh Funeral Director Accused of Discarding Thousands of Pet Remains
A Pittsburgh funeral home director is in legal trouble after allegedly throwing away the remains of thousands of pets. Prosecutors claim Robert McCaffrey, owner of McCaffrey Funeral Home, discarded the cremated remains instead of returning them to grieving pet owners. The charges include abuse of a corpse and related offenses. The investigation is ongoing.
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