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Originally Posted by A930Rocket View Post
How long does it take for a body to dissolve in a septic tank? Asking for a friend….
Interesting question.
seems it has happened (although you're left with bones).
https://www.theledger.com/story/news/crime/2017/08/10/human-bones-found-in-septic-tank/19863528007/

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-01/brighton-septic-tank-body-a-homicide-without-leads-or-identity/8082752

a couple of writers have asked on a forum and some folks have posted some thoughts
https://absolutewrite.com/forums/index.php?threads/decomposition-rate-for-a-body-in-a-cesspit.328647/

https://absolutewrite.com/forums/index.php?threads/advice-on-body-decomposition-in-tank-with-bacteria.273468/
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