A new study published in the Forensic Science International: Synergy journal has revealed that human corpses can move for up to 17 months after death. This discovery challenges the previous assumption that corpses can only move for a short period after death. The study was conducted by Australian researchers who used time-lapse cameras to record the movements of a corpse over a 17-month period. The researchers believe that these movements are caused by the process of decomposition, which causes the body to mummify and the ligaments to dry out.
The study was conducted in a specialized facility near Sydney, where around 70 corpses are observed to gain a better understanding of postmortem movements. The researchers hope that their findings will provide new insights for criminal investigators and pathologists in solving murder cases. By understanding postmortem movements, investigators can more accurately determine the time of death and better interpret crime scenes to identify the cause of death.
The study’s lead author, Alyson Wilson, explained that the research could help investigators develop new approaches to solving murder cases. The study’s findings could also help investigators better understand the behavior of corpses and provide more accurate information to families of the deceased. The study’s results have already generated significant interest among forensic scientists and could lead to further research in this area.
