A quick review of the basics of what rigor mortis is, what it is not, and what it can tell us about a case.  The second half of the episode is more scientifically intensive and is intended to answer questions we received from adults about rigor mortis. If you have any questions or need further information, please message us on Twitter (@kolibriforensic) or via the organization website (www.kolibriforensics.org) To support the Skelecast and Kolibri Forensics, the nonprofit organization that sponsors it, please check out:  https://www.kolibriforensics.org/how-to-help/donate.html If you are interested in volunteering with Kolibri Forensics, please go to: https://www.kolibriforensics.org/how-to-help/volunteer.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kolibriforensics/support

Often you hear it mentioned in cases-- like the "Jack the Ripper" killings-- that a perpetrator exhibited "surgical skill".  There are a few problems with this and it can easily lead investigators (professional and avocational alike) away from the guilty party if they are not careful.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kolibriforensics/support

A quick and straightforward general explanation for why aircraft go missing and why we have to put up with nonsense like the "Bermuda Triangle", etc. If you enjoy this or any of the other episodes, it would be appreciated if you made a donation to the nonprofit organization that sponsors the show, Kolibri Forensics.   We are a team of volunteers who look for missing aircraft (both civilian and military), their crews, and their passengers in order to help close the cases and assure a proper burial for the victims.  https://www.kolibriforensics.org/how-to-help/donate.html Caution: There are a couple instances of mild swearing in this so if you don't want your kids to hear the use of the word "bull****", you might want to listen when they are not around. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kolibriforensics/support

The facts are more interesting than the conspiracy theories or even the most inventive tale involving Russian Bigfoot.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kolibriforensics/support

There are a lot of questions I get from the kids of listeners.  This is one of them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kolibriforensics/support

The short answer is 'yes'.  Tune in for details to find out exactly what does.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kolibriforensics/support

A quick "mini-episode" answering a question from a listener.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kolibriforensics/support

Steve goes off on one of his pet peeves regarding the true crime community.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kolibriforensics/support

How does a sober adult burn to death in a parked car? It has to be foul play.  Right?  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kolibriforensics/support

A quick explanation (that borders on a rant at times) about why you cannot use these terms interchangeably.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kolibriforensics/support