I have this dead body (in a fanfic) that was killed in early November and isn't found until May. The body has been lying basically in the open, covered with a few leaves and twigs. It's in a wooded area and in cold country area (like Ontario).
Questions:
What would the body look like after 7 months? Would a next of kin be able to identify the face or anything else? (I don't have time for DNA testing.)
Would the police ask the next of kin to identify the body?
Thanks for your help oh wise ones out there.
gerry
