Note: Methods for Disposing of a Body (Brief Overview)
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Many people have wondered about this topic at some point. The idea behind this article is to suggest some relatively original ways to get rid of a body. Not everyone is capable of carrying out a gruesome dismemberment at home. If you’re not a butcher or a surgeon, dismembering a body is physically and psychologically exhausting. Imagine how many times you’d throw up during the process, how much evidence you’d have to clean up, and the mess of preparing ground meat with an electric meat grinder—it’s just insane.
Here are some of the most well-known articles on this topic:
- Original, first and most notorious article on the topic (in Russian)
- thequestion.ru: How to Get Rid of a Body If You Accidentally Killed Someone
- pikabu.ru: How to Get Rid of a Body
- kladun.livejournal.com: Related Discussion
Below are alternative methods for disposing of a body. No detailed instructions—just the idea and a brief description.
Method 1 – Drowning (Classic)
To make sure the body sinks, you need to either:
- tie something very heavy to it, or
- make holes in the stomach and lungs with a knife
Of course, do this at night in a remote lake. Row out 50–70 meters and drop the body in the water. Classic movie style. It’s best to tie something heavy to the body, like Soviet-era 25 kg weights. If you’re making holes in the stomach and lungs, you’ll need to drain the blood first. You can find out how in the articles linked above.
Method 2 – “Adding” to a Grave
This method was often used in the 1990s. Just go to a cemetery and “add” the body to a fresh grave. Dig a hole 1.5 meters deeper, then remove all traces of your activity. The best option is to pay the gravediggers—they’ll do everything for you. But be careful: if you’re not sure, they’re the first ones who might turn you in. This method is risky.
Method 3 – Pig Farm
Remember the method from the movie “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels”? It’s actually ideal. To get rid of a body, you need access to a pig farm. Don’t feed the pigs for 3–4 days, teasing them with food occasionally. They’ll eat everything, including the bones.
Method 4 – Illegal Dump
If you know of any illegal dumps, that’s your advantage. You can leave the body deep inside, covering it with trash. The general stench can mask the smell. Burning the body is not recommended, as it can cause a large fire, attract firefighters, and lead to other unpleasant consequences for you.
Method 5 – Burying in the Forest
For example, if you live in Moscow, drive 100–120 kilometers out of the city. Never (!) put the body in the trunk. You can put it in the back seat, cover it with a blanket, and pile stuff on top. Alternatively, buy wallpaper, glue, and other building materials and throw them on the back seat. Buy a couple of cans of paint and put them in the trunk. Load the whole car with renovation materials. If the police stop you and ask where you’re going, say, “To the dacha, to do a little renovation.” That’s just one cover story—there are thousands of possible alibis.
Then, bury the body deep in the forest. Cover the grave with a log or a large stone to hide any signs of digging.
If you’re in a desperate situation and none of these methods work, we recommend reading the articles linked above. After reading all four, you’ll have a complete understanding of how to act in such a situation.