Chemistry Of Death - Season 1eps5 -

A chemical process (saponification) where body fat is converted into a soap-like, waxy substance. In reality, this is usually a slow process taking weeks or months, though the show occasionally compresses this timeline for dramatic effect.

The two primary chemical stages of decomposition. Autolysis (self-digestion) begins minutes after death as cells lose structural integrity, followed by putrefaction, where bacteria break down tissues. Chemistry of Death - Season 1Eps5

The series, based on the novels by , prides itself on its "morbid information" and scientific grounding. Key forensic concepts featured in the series include: A chemical process (saponification) where body fat is