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Fraudster Faces 20 Years for Funeral Scheme, Pandemic Relief Theft

3/16/2026

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Carie Hallford, 48, faces up to 20 years after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for defrauding Colorado families of over $130,000 in funeral services.
She also admitted defrauding the federal government of nearly $900,000 in pandemic relief.
Her defense says ex-husband Jon Hallford manipulated her with violence tactics.
Jon Hallford received a 20-year sentence and 40 years in state court for similar charges, and victims express anger.

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Carie Hallford, 48, faces up to 20 years after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for defrauding Colorado families of over $130,000 in funeral services.
She also admitted defrauding the federal government of nearly $900,000 in pandemic relief.
Her defense says ex-husband Jon Hallford manipulated her with violence tactics.
Jon Hallford received a 20-year sentence and 40 years in state court for similar charges, and victims express anger.