Detroit Funeral Home VP Dies Days After Family Alleges Cremation Mix-Up
Joseph Hutchison Jr., Vice President of Operations at Hutchison Funeral Home in Detroit, was found dead on September 24 inside a residence at the Harbortown complex. His death occurred days after public allegations surfaced from the family of Kimberlly Kaye Moore, who claimed a devastating mix-up involving their mother's remains at the funeral home. The Moore family reported that upon arriving for her viewing, they found another woman prepared in Moore’s clothing and feared Moore had been mistakenly cremated. Relatives stated that funeral home staff suggested an identification tag might have fallen off, leading to confusion. Detroit police responded to protests outside the funeral home as the family demanded answers. Authorities have stated they do not suspect foul play in Hutchison's death, and the Wayne County Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death. Hutchison, 65, was found by a friend who checked on him.