The absence of transient environmental evidence can also be evidentiary, as in the case of odors associated with decomposition. If a skeletal body is found within the confines of a frequented space (such as in a closet in a public bar), the fact that no one complained about the smell during putrefaction is a strong indicator that the body has been relocated.
If a skeletal body is found in a frequented space (such as a closet in a public bar), and no one noticed any odor during decomposition, this lack of evidence can be considered probative. This indicates that the body may have been relocated.