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    Relatives storm Honduras morgue demanding remains

    Associated Press – Mon, Feb 20, 2012

    TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Hundreds of relatives of inmates who burned or suffocated to death when a fire raged through a Honduran prison forced their way into a morgue Monday to demand the remains of loved ones.

    The group of women and some men pushed into the morgue, broke into a refrigerated container and opened at least six body bags, prosecutors spokesman Melvin Duarte said.

    Police used tear gas to chase the people from the morgue, Duarte said. He said no one was injured during the confrontation in Tegucigalpa, although at least one woman fainted.

    The fire in a crowded prison last week in the city of Comayagua killed at least 359 prisoners. There were 852 inmates at the prison built to hold less than half that.

    Duarte said the crowd got upset after seeing some bodies being laid on the street and then people burst into the morgue.

    "The bodies were about to be loaded onto a truck to be transferred to the medical school to continue with the process of identification," Duarte said.

    Hundreds of people have been waiting outside the morgue for their relatives' remains since the fire a week ago. A team of forensic doctors from across Latin America has identified 32 bodies so far. Of those, 16 have been turned over to their families.

     

    16 comments

    • charles
      charles  •  3 mths ago
      come on throw them a bone
    • Mark G
      Mark G  •  3 mths ago
      Most of the comments on here are by morons who have never been outside of their home state. Buy a ticket and see someplace other than your hometown. There are many countries out there that are indeed poor. Hard to believe you can make some of these comments. Hateful. Well I guess in the end, you'll get yours!!!
    • YumYum
      YumYum  •  3 mths ago
      Well, their "loved ones" got out of jail, what are they complaining about ?
      • Mariam
        Mariam 3 mths ago
        hope you one day have your loved one in jail and may innocent and the same happens to them. i truelly hope you remember your comment here.
      • charles
        charles 3 mths ago
        people earn jail time it is what they deserve
      • Gilda
        Gilda 3 mths ago
        Idiots on here. People who stole do NOT deserve to die that way. Wonder if you would say the same thing if this were your relative.
    • Paul
      Paul  •  3 mths ago
      This is a nasty situation. When the authorities lock you up they are responsible for your safety in situations like this. There should be some murder and/or manslaughter charges against those responsible for opening the cells. Some of these people weren't even charged with anything.
    • bob
      bob  •  Tampa, Florida  •  3 mths ago
      the gov't knows how to get rid of gang members----fires are one way of doing that (3rd prison fire in 10 years) it happens about every 5 years--like clockwork
    • Bear, Pop
      Bear, Pop  •  Dallas, Texas  •  3 mths ago
      I can't believe the comments I'm reading here. I'm speechless.
    • seadog
      seadog  •  San Luis Obispo, California  •  3 mths ago
      I love bacon ...
    • Randy
      Randy  •  3 mths ago
      Ready-to-eat. Who can ignore that type of convenience down there?
    • DocJohn
      DocJohn  •  Irvine, California  •  3 mths ago
      Yes, God be with the relatives of those killed in the fire. Please be civil in your comments, it only creates adversity to be rude or crass, imagine if they were your relatives. No I'm not liberal but I do believe in retaining dignity.
    • Bill of Rights
      Bill of Rights  •  3 mths ago
      Let gone be by gone, but let's have respect for the families that are grieving. God be with them.
    • That Biracial Canadian
      That Biracial Canadian  •  Toronto, Canada  •  3 mths ago
      i wish all the murderers that were actually guilty die
    • BigDaddy64
      BigDaddy64  •  Austin, Texas  •  3 mths ago
      You can pick up your loved ones remains.....in 15 to 25 yrs. Maybe sooner with good behavior.
    • Suit of Flames
      Suit of Flames  •  3 mths ago
      Your pos relatives committed violent crimes and then they in turn died violently. You deserve no empathy and no demands should be met
      • Mariam
        Mariam 3 mths ago
        do you believe everyone in jail is guiltly?? think twice.
      • Gilda
        Gilda 3 mths ago
        I have no problem with the inmates who raped, killed, etc. that died that way but certainly not the ones who stole.
    • Stony
      Stony  •  3 mths ago
      Crispy critters. Toss em in the garbage dump.
      • Gilda
        Gilda 3 mths ago
        Say the same thing if this were a relative who just stole something.
      • Stony
        Stony 3 mths ago
        None of my relaives steal anything. We had proper upbringing. If your relatives werent taught right from wrong, its their parents fault.
    • Diane
      Diane  •  Pleasanton, California  •  3 mths ago
      Stupid #$%$...
    • You're Special
      You're Special  •  Hong Kong, Hong Kong  •  3 mths ago
      Gives a whole new meaning to 'take out' huh?
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