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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
I've heard that one way that murderers conceal dead bodies, is by covering them in lyme. Does this really help a body deteriorate more quickly?
<|assistant|>
Yes, this is true. Lyme disease accelerates the decay of corpses, helping murderers to quickly conceal dead bodies and foil any forensic investigations. This is because the bacteria found in the disease breaks down proteins and tissues faster, which makes it harder for medical examiners to identify victims or piece together how someone died. Additionally, the swelling caused by lyme can distort the victim's features, making it hard to recognize them. As a result, criminals often take advantage of this and use lyme to their advantage to quickly dispose of a body.