Decomposition - Herman The Shocker - Page 15

Fig.1 Masses of maggots concentrated around eyes, mouth, and neck.

Decomposition

Masses of maggots concentrated around eyes, mouth, and neck

Fig.1 This decomposed man had collapsed to the ground face first near his kitchen table.

Accident Decomposition

This decomposed man was found suspended by a telephone cord

Fig.1 Decomposition showing varying degrees of putrefactive changes.

Decomposition

Decomposition showing varying degrees of putrefactive changes

Fig.1 Maggots on a body.

Decomposition

Maggots on a body

Fig.2 Head and chest of the mummified body.

Decomposition Mummification

Mummified body with cobwebs in the oral cavity

Fig.1 Bloated body found in water.

Decomposition

Bloated body found in water

Fig.3 Advanced decomposition is marked by a deflation of the body, a darkening and drying of the outside tissue.

Decomposition

Cadaver decomposition island

Fig.1 Bloating, skin slippage, and discoloration on decomposing remains.

Decomposition

Bloating, skin slippage, and discoloration on decomposing remains

Fig.1 Flies are often first on the scene of a dead body.

Decomposition

Flies are often first on the scene of a dead body

Fig.1 Putrefaction with skin slippage is also associated with loss of hair.

Decomposition

Putrefaction with skin slippage is also associated with loss of hair