The Mortician
He was a notorious undertaker accused of misdeeds against the dearly departed. Did he also commit crimes against the living? We’ll talk about “The Mortician” from HBO Documentary Films.
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In the 1980s, David Sconce took over the family funeral home business and expanded it to offer crematory services. But questions were raised among industry rivals over how Sconce was able to cremate the amount of remains he did. Authorities learned Sconce was not only commingling bodies in the chamber, but also robbed families of their loved one’s valuables - and worse. As the revelations came to light, attention shifted to how Sconce was said to deal with his competitors.
The HBO Documentary Film “The Mortician” digs into the scandal that rocked the funeral home industry and shocked the public. It features interviews with Sconce, investigators, and grieving family members whose trust he betrayed.
OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "THE MORTICIAN" BEGIN IN THE FINAL NINE MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.
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