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5 Stages Of Human Decomposition by tollyboy5(m): 12:02am On Sep 22, 2023
Please lets try to educate ourselves on body decomposition. Because of the news flying around that mohbad was buried alive and about the blood found in grave. I think its part of decomposing process.

STAGE 1: Self-Digestion (aka, the fresh stage)

Stage one of human decomposition begins with the self-digestion stage, or the cell autolysis stage. During this stage, the absence of oxygenated blood flow causes muscle tissues to become rigid, a condition known as rigor mortis, which can last one to four days. Then, the body literally begins to eat itself from the inside out, with internal organ decomposition occurring 24-72 hours after death.

Bacteria begin digesting what is left behind in the small intestine, causing the cells of human remains to lose their structural integrity. Small fluid-filled blisters begin appearing on internal organs and the skin’s surface. At the end of this stage, insect activity may begin.
STAGE 2: Bloat

The second stage of human decomposition, bloating, occurs a short time after death. According to forensic pathologist Dr. Darin Wolfe, as bacteria grow and reproduce, they produce gasses (some, odorous and called putrefaction) that may cause bloating or push fluids out of the body. Gasses including methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide can attract flies that lay eggs and produce maggots, which inevitably feed on the dead tissue. The human body can double in size during this period, due to the gases, giving it a bloated look.

During this stage, livor mortis — the pooling of blood within certain parts of the body after death due to gravity — becomes obvious by the pinkish-purple color of the skin tone.
STAGE 3: Active Decay

Of all the stages of human decomposition, stage three is perhaps the most significant because it is when the body loses the most mass. The area of decomposition expands as organs, muscles and skin turn to liquids and are released into the surrounding environment. The loss of tissue mass during the active decay stage is chiefly the work of maggots and bacteria. Depending on the location of the body, weather conditions such as precipitation or humidity and ease of access to animals may accelerate the decomposition.
STAGE 4: Advanced Decay

By the fourth stage of human decomposition, most soft tissues have decomposed, leaving only bones, hair and tendons behind. If the corpse is outdoors, whatever skin is left may take on a dry and leathery look, with parts of the skeleton visible, thanks to the insects. While there’s not much left to feed on, larger insects such as beetles arrive to break down the tougher remaining tissues and cartilage.
STAGE 5: Skeletonization

The last of the stages of human decomposition, stage five, refers to what remains — only bones and scant connective tissues. If exposed to the elements, the bones eventually return to the earth and are scattered by animals. There is no specific set time frame for when skeletonization occurs.
https://alabamabioclean.com/the-5-stages-of-human-decomposition/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpse_decomposition

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Re: 5 Stages Of Human Decomposition by tollyboy5(m): 12:03am On Sep 22, 2023
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Re: 5 Stages Of Human Decomposition by DevilishMan: 5:56am On Sep 22, 2023
Which stage is it ready to eat?

Re: 5 Stages Of Human Decomposition by smokinloud(m): 6:19am On Sep 22, 2023
Nice one, I don't think emission of fresh blood fits any of this stage

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Re: 5 Stages Of Human Decomposition by waice6571: 6:27am On Sep 22, 2023
Thus article and the explanations thereof does not address the going concern on the fresh blood and state of the exhumed corpse.

Or, are there exceptions to the process above?
Re: 5 Stages Of Human Decomposition by jamesversion: 6:58am On Sep 22, 2023
Myopic writer, where in your article depicts fresh blood after death.
Re: 5 Stages Of Human Decomposition by Chinjo2: 7:37am On Sep 22, 2023
Thanks OP for educating us. Knowledge indeed is power.

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