Clothed pigs are buried in Mexico as scientists use them in search of missing
In a remote part of Mexico, an unconventional scientific study is unfolding—one that aims to advance forensic investigations and improve the country's ability to locate victims of disappearance. Researchers are using pig carcasses dressed in human clothing and buried in clandestine graves to simulate real-world conditions of bodies hidden by criminal groups. This approach, while unusual, is rooted in well-established forensic science and is designed to provide critical data on decomposition in local environments.The project, led by forensic specialists and supported by academic institutions and some local authorities, addresses a pressing national crisis. With thousands of people reported missing across…
