[ SECRET POST #3501 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #3501 ⌋

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Squick warning for corpse talk

[aenrhien]

What state would a sizeable pile of bodies (roughly 20 adults, various races, sexes, and ages) be in after anywhere from a few hours to two weeks in a basement in close to triple digit temperatures with 80% humidity? The bodies will have been drained of blood and may be missing a few pieces of meat, if that makes any difference.

In particular, I need to know if the neighbors on either side of them (maybe 6ft between houses?) would be able to smell any of this if they're out in their yards. The house has been pretty roughed up to encourage the state they're in; windows are busted, there's no AC, etc and so on.

...I'm writing about weird vampires.

Re: Squick warning for corpse talk

[meredith44]

Basically, if there are flies around, with the high temperatures you will likely see quick decomposition. Bloat stage usually has some odor and lasts generally from day 2-5. Decay stage starts then and usually is the most odorous. However, the increased temperatures can speed it up, especially if there are lots of bugs. Clothes/protection are a factor too. If the bodies are covered and scavengers are less likely to be able to get in, then that will prolong things. If the bodies are naked and the house is roughed up enough that animals can maybe get in, that would speed things up.

Here is a general timeline of decomposition.

I'd say if you want to have the bodies discovered quickly, you could probably get away with it as early as day 2 or 3. Especially if there is any venting directly to outside from the room where they are decaying. And/or if the neighbors are nosy. Whereas if you don't want them discovered quickly, you could probably push it to a week or so. (Probably not too much longer if it is that hot and if windows are missing so bugs can get in easily and the smell can escape.)

I'm definitely not an expert, though. My forensics stuff was eons ago in college, and most of my "knowledge" is from reading stuff. Good luck!

Re: Squick warning for corpse talk

[aenrhien]

The vampires themselves keep the scavengers out. A week is a good time frame, that's plenty of time to establish that it is, in fact, a vampire nest.

Thank you!

Re: Squick warning for corpse talk

[meredith44]

You're welcome! Good luck!