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Question by FreddieM
Submitted on 4/11/2004
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How long does it take for rigormortis to set in on someone that has died in their sleep or has died from their pancreas bursting?

Answer by coleen
Submitted on 11/7/2005
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Generally about an hour.

Answer by mamarudy
Submitted on 2/2/2006
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12 hours

Answer by Bobby
Submitted on 3/6/2006
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The question of "When does rigor set in" is not answered. Great description about autopsy procedures but missed the focal question.

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