San Marcos, Texas ( KPEL-FM ) - In the United States, there are a total of seven "body farms".

Of the 7, two of them are located in Texas.

OK, so what exactly is a body farm, and why does Texas have not one but 2 of them?

Let's take a look...

What Is A Body Farm?

The name "Body Farm" sounds like something out of a Horror movie, but body farms are actually really important.

A body farm is an outdoor research facility where donated human remains are placed in various conditions so scientists can study how bodies decompose in real-world environments.

The official term is usually "forensic anthropology research facility" , but “body farm” is the nickname.

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The term came from a 1994 Patricia Cornwell crime novel

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