Remains To Be SeenRemains To Be Seen
Preservation of Human RemainsIn Peat Bogs
And Our Point Is…?
•Provide a general overview of the chemistryof putrefaction•What naturally occurring factors canmitigate or alter this chemistry to preservehuman remains?•How can these processes be identified andanalyzed?
Stage DescriptionInitial Decay
The cadaver appears fresh externally but is decomposinginternally due to the activities of bacteria, protozoal, andnematodes present in the animal before death
Putrefaction
The cadaver is swollen by gas produces internally,accompanied by odor of decaying flesh
Black putrefaction
Flesh of creamy consistence with exposed parts black. Bodycollapses as gases escapes. Odor of decay very strong
Butyricfermentation
Cadaver drying out. Some flesh remains at first, and cheesyodor develops. Ventral surface mouldy from fermentation
Dry decay
Cadaver almost dry; slow rate of decay
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Hellbent for Leather
From a class lecture while I was teaching at SOU. Having recently moved, I haven't yet unearthed the notes which go with this lecture. Sadly, the fantastic bit at the end where BoC's "Don't Fear the Reaper" blares out has been omitted by necessity from this version. Alas.
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