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Shocking Mortuary Scandal Unveiled in HBO's 'The Mortician'

6/2/2025

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Director Joshua Rofé's gripping HBO docuseries, "The Mortician," delves into the shocking 1980s scandal of David Sconce in Pasadena, California. Accused of mass cremations and selling body parts, Sconce's chilling justifications expose the dark underbelly of the mortuary industry, while the series also sheds light on the crucial reforms that followed this unsettling chapter.

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Director Joshua Rofé's gripping HBO docuseries, "The Mortician," delves into the shocking 1980s scandal of David Sconce in Pasadena, California. Accused of mass cremations and selling body parts, Sconce's chilling justifications expose the dark underbelly of the mortuary industry, while the series also sheds light on the crucial reforms that followed this unsettling chapter.