A Maryland couple’s grief turned to horror when they learned their 2-month-old son’s remains were not cremated as promised but instead hidden at the operators’ home. This shocking discovery has led to a criminal investigation, leaving the parents devastated and questioning what exactly happened to their son’s body.
The Heartbreaking Discovery
Laquanda Brown and Chris Parham are suing Rosa Turner and Brandon Williams, the operators of Heaven Bound Crematory in Charles County, after the remains of their infant son, Coi’seir Parham, were not properly handled. Instead of being cremated, the baby’s body was found inside the home of Turner and Williams. The discovery only came to light in February, months after the child’s death in October. According to the grieving parents, they were given the wrong ashes when they initially picked up what they were told were their son’s remains.
The couple’s shock and heartbreak deepened as they learned about the disturbing conditions at the crematory. State officials had previously sanctioned the crematory for storing human remains improperly, including using cardboard boxes. This led to even more questions from the parents, who are now struggling with the painful realization that their son’s body had been improperly treated and kept in a private residence.
Legal Actions and Further Grieving
Brown and Parham’s lawyer, Sara Aguiniga, confirmed that the couple is suing the crematory operators, as well as Stewart Funeral Services, for $10 million for their role in mishandling the cremation process. The parents say the discovery of their son’s body at the operators’ home has reopened wounds and caused them to relive their grief.
“We’re like … why was he in their home? So many other thoughts, like, just rushing through our mind,” Brown said in an emotional interview. The couple’s pain has only intensified, with Brown questioning the motives behind what happened. “What were they trying to do? What were they doing?” she asked, tears streaming down her face.
For the parents, who had already gone through the traumatic loss of their son, this new revelation has made it even harder to find closure. Parham described the feeling of learning that their son’s body had been mishandled as “like a bandage, being pulled off a fresh wound again.”
The Question of Trust and Closure
The parents now find themselves questioning the legitimacy of the ashes they were handed. “They called and said his ashes were ready to be picked up,” Brown said. “But it’s still like — how do we even know it’s still him?” This question lingers in their minds as they continue to seek justice and closure.
This case has brought attention to the disturbing practices of some crematories and funeral services, especially when families are already in a state of grief. The parents are hoping that by taking legal action, they can prevent other families from experiencing the same horror.
