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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Family sickened by 'grotesque freak show' that awaited when they went to view son's casket
A mourning mother has been left with a gut-wrenching final memory of her son after his corpse was allegedly severely neglected at a Virginia funeral home. Tabitha Worrell has filed a lawsuit against Snellings Funeral Home in Chesapeake, where her deceased son's traumatizing open casket viewing was held. Torreon Williams, 24, died in a car crash in May 2022. When his family gathered to say their goodbyes at his wake a few days later, they were greeted with something out of a nightmare. 'They provided this family with a grotesque freak show,' Worrell's attorney Kevin Sharp told WAVY. 'Maggots pouring out of this young man's nose. Maggots in his mouth, and on his face.' The lawsuit states Williams' face was 'covered with and consumed by clumps of maggots.' 'The maggots had been on and in Torreon Williams' body for a significant period of time and had been purposely ignored on the day of Torreon Williams' service,' the document, which was filed in May, claims. Williams' aunt, Tiffany Barnhart, has the moment burned into her mind - recalling Worrell's blood-curdling screams at the sight of her son's decaying body. 'I remember the lady [a funeral home worker] placing her hand on [Worrell], telling her not to make a scene,' Barnhart told the outlet. Worrell has accused the funeral home, owned by Norfolk-based Hollomon-Brown Funeral Homes, of brushing off the situation and making it seem like her family was overreacting. The lawsuit alleges that at one point, a male employee approached the coffin and bluntly said: 'Flies got to him.' 'As businesses engaging in providing funeral services, Defendants are, or should be, aware of the fragility of families and friends surviving deceased loved ones to whom it provides services,' the suit reads. Worrell is suing Snellings Funeral Home and its parent company for $5 million, citing the emotional toll the ordeal has taken on her and her family. She said she now suffers from trauma, depression, anxiety, night terrors, nausea and humiliation stemming from the viewing, according to the filing. On top of the emotional devastation accusations, the lawsuit states that the funeral home did not properly preserve and prepare Williams' body - resulting in the 'grotesque fashion' he was presented. In a statement to WAVY, Hollomon-Brown Funeral Homes CEO Casey Jones said: 'The unexpected passing of Torreon Williams is tragic, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family. 'However, because the events following his death are the subject of ongoing litigation, we do not believe it is appropriate to comment publicly at this time.' This stomach-churning case is scheduled to be heard on July 28 in Chesapeake Circuit Court's civil division. The court is anticipating a three-day trial. According to his obituary, Williams was an adventurous car enthusiast who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his young nephew, Kendrick. He worked as a truck driver, but enjoyed making YouTube videos and playing video games in his downtime. 'Torreon was ambitious and lived life outside of the box. He enjoyed traveling with family and friends, creating bonds and memories with anyone in the room,' the obit reads.
Metro
3 days ago
- Health
- Metro
Grieving mum sues funeral home after son's body shown 'covered with maggots'
An American funeral home faces a lawsuit after allegedly allowing a man's body to appear infested with maggots at his open-casket funeral. The memorial for Torreon Williams, 24, was held a week after he died in a car accident in Chesapeake, Virginia, in May 2022. His body was embalmed after his death, a process which typically halts decay enough for the deceased to be shown for up to around seven days. But Torreon's mother Tabitha was left screaming at the 'shock and horror' of seeing her late son's face and body visibly infested with maggots when she approached his casket, according to a lawsuit she has filed since. 'As mourners approached the body of Torreon Williams, these people noticed that Torreon Williams' body, particularly his face, nose and mouth, were covered with and consumed by clumps of maggots', documents filed for the plaintiffs at court said. Seeing Ms Williams' reaction, an employee then allegedly put his hands on her and said: 'Don't you make a scene.' Another employee is said to have refused any responsibility for the situation, commenting that 'flies got to him'. 'The maggots had been on and in Torreon Williams' body for a significant period of time and had been purposely ignored on the day of Torreon Williams' service', the plaintiffs' documents add. It is also alleged that holes appeared in Torreon's cheek 'that had not existed previously', into which the maggots burrowed. The defendants, Snellings Funeral Home, are accused of failing to properly clean and disinfect Torreon's body before he was embalmed. 'They provided this family with a grotesque freak show,' attorney Kevin Sharp, who is representing Ms Williams, told local outlet WAVY News. 'Maggots pouring out of this young man's nose. Maggots in his mouth, and on his face.' More Trending The CEO of Snellings' parent company, Hollomon-Brown Funeral Homes, said in a statement: 'The unexpected passing of Torreon Williams is tragic, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family. 'However, because the events following his death are the subject of ongoing litigation, we do not believe it is appropriate to comment publicly at this time.' The case is set to be heard by a jury over three days of court hearings next month. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 'Kind and welcoming' British pilot found dead at US Navy base with gunshot wound MORE: Boy, 12, dies after 'attempting viral social media challenge' MORE: Haunting audio reveals Idaho firefighters' desperate pleas for help during sniper ambush
7NEWS
3 days ago
- 7NEWS
Tabitha Worrell: Mother sues funeral home over son's body allegedly riddled with maggots during viewing
WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS A grieving mother is suing a US funeral home for negligence after her son's body was allegedly 'consumed by clumps of maggots' during an open casket viewing held for family and friends. Tabitha Worrell's son Torreon Williams, 24, had died in a car crash a week earlier and she had made a US$3000 (AUD$4500) down payment and organised for Snellings Funeral Home in Virginia to assist in laying him to rest. 'As mourners approached the body of Torreon Williams, these people noticed that Torreon Williams' body, particularly his face, nose and mouth, were covered with and consumed by clumps of maggots,' the lawsuit said, according to WRKC. 'The maggots had been on and in Torreon Williams' body for a significant period of time and had been purposely ignored on the day of Torreon Williams' service as, in addition to the aforementioned, the maggots had burrowed into holes in his cheek and mouth that had not existed previously,' the lawsuit read. Ms Worrell is suing the funeral home for $5 million (AUD$7.6m) over the May 2022 incident in the Chesapeake Circuit Court. She is claiming monetary loss as well as severe emotional distress. Mr Williams died after crashing his car when he lost control coming off a highway exit on May 2, 2022. Ms Worrell alleges the funeral home failed to store her son in a sealed refrigerator. The lawsuit claims that when the family arrived for the viewing, the doors to the home were open to the outdoors and the room where Mr Williams' body was prepared for viewing was warm. His aunt Tiffany Barnhart recalled Ms Worrell screaming at the funeral home viewing. 'I just remember my sister screaming. I remember the lady (who works for Snellings) placing her hand on her, telling her not to make a scene,' she told told Another staff member allegedly said 'flies got to him'. The lawsuit claims Ms Worrell has experienced severe and significant emotional distress ever since, including nightmares and flashbacks to the horror. Ms Worrell's lawyer Kevin Sharp described the scene as a 'grotesque freak show'. 'Maggots pouring out of this young man's nose. Maggots in his mouth, and on his face,' he said. Casey Jones, CEO of Holloman-Brown Funeral Homes, which owns Snelling Funeral Home, told 'The unexpected passing of Torreon Williams is tragic, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family. However, because the events following his death are the subject of ongoing litigation, we do not believe it is appropriate to comment publicly at this time.' A three day trial into the matter is set to begin on July 28.
West Australian
3 days ago
- West Australian
Tabitha Worrell: Mother sues funeral home over son's body allegedly riddled with maggots during viewing
WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS A grieving mother is suing a US funeral home for negligence after her son's body was allegedly 'consumed by clumps of maggots' during an open casket viewing held for family and friends. Tabitha Worrell's son Torreon Williams, 24, had died in a car crash a week earlier and she had made a US$3000 (AUD$4500) down payment and organised for Snellings Funeral Home in Virginia to assist in laying him to rest. 'As mourners approached the body of Torreon Williams, these people noticed that Torreon Williams' body, particularly his face, nose and mouth, were covered with and consumed by clumps of maggots,' the lawsuit said, according to WRKC . 'The maggots had been on and in Torreon Williams' body for a significant period of time and had been purposely ignored on the day of Torreon Williams' service as, in addition to the aforementioned, the maggots had burrowed into holes in his cheek and mouth that had not existed previously,' the lawsuit read. Ms Worrell is suing the funeral home for $5 million (AUD$7.6m) over the May 2022 incident in the Chesapeake Circuit Court. She is claiming monetary loss as well as severe emotional distress. Mr Williams died after crashing his car when he lost control coming off a highway exit on May 2, 2022. Ms Worrell alleges the funeral home failed to store her son in a sealed refrigerator. The lawsuit claims that when the family arrived for the viewing, the doors to the home were open to the outdoors and the room where Mr Williams' body was prepared for viewing was warm. His aunt Tiffany Barnhart recalled Ms Worrell screaming at the funeral home viewing. 'I just remember my sister screaming. I remember the lady (who works for Snellings) placing her hand on her, telling her not to make a scene,' she told told . Another staff member allegedly said 'flies got to him'. The lawsuit claims Ms Worrell has experienced severe and significant emotional distress ever since, including nightmares and flashbacks to the horror. Ms Worrell's lawyer Kevin Sharp described the scene as a 'grotesque freak show'. 'Maggots pouring out of this young man's nose. Maggots in his mouth, and on his face,' he said. Casey Jones, CEO of Holloman-Brown Funeral Homes, which owns Snelling Funeral Home, told 'The unexpected passing of Torreon Williams is tragic, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family. However, because the events following his death are the subject of ongoing litigation, we do not believe it is appropriate to comment publicly at this time.' A three day trial into the matter is set to begin on July 28.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
Mum sues after son's body ‘consumed by maggots'
WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS A grieving mother is suing a US funeral home for negligence after her son's body was allegedly 'consumed by clumps of maggots' during an open casket viewing held for family and friends. Tabitha Worrell's son Torreon Williams, 24, had died in a car crash a week earlier and she had made a US$3000 (AUD$4500) down payment and organised for Snellings Funeral Home in Virginia to assist in laying him to rest. 'As mourners approached the body of Torreon Williams, these people noticed that Torreon Williams' body, particularly his face, nose and mouth, were covered with and consumed by clumps of maggots,' the lawsuit said, according to WRKC. 'The maggots had been on and in Torreon Williams' body for a significant period of time and had been purposely ignored on the day of Torreon Williams' service as, in addition to the aforementioned, the maggots had burrowed into holes in his cheek and mouth that had not existed previously,' the lawsuit read. Ms Worrell is suing the funeral home for $5 million (AUD$7.6m) over the May 2022 incident in the Chesapeake Circuit Court. She is claiming monetary loss as well as severe emotional distress. Mr Williams died after crashing his car when he lost control coming off a highway exit on May 2, 2022. Ms Worrell alleges the funeral home failed to store her son in a sealed refrigerator. The lawsuit claims that when the family arrived for the viewing, the doors to the home were open to the outdoors and the room where Mr Williams' body was prepared for viewing was warm. His aunt Tiffany Barnhart recalled Ms Worrell screaming at the funeral home viewing. 'I just remember my sister screaming. I remember the lady (who works for Snellings) placing her hand on her, telling her not to make a scene,' she told told Another staff member allegedly said 'flies got to him'. The lawsuit claims Ms Worrell has experienced severe and significant emotional distress ever since, including nightmares and flashbacks to the horror. Ms Worrell's lawyer Kevin Sharp described the scene as a 'grotesque freak show'. 'Maggots pouring out of this young man's nose. Maggots in his mouth, and on his face,' he said. Casey Jones, CEO of Holloman-Brown Funeral Homes, which owns Snelling Funeral Home, told 'The unexpected passing of Torreon Williams is tragic, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family. However, because the events following his death are the subject of ongoing litigation, we do not believe it is appropriate to comment publicly at this time.' A three day trial into the matter is set to begin on July 28.
