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.
The absence of transient environmental evidence can be indicative, especially when odors from decomposition are involved. If a skeletal body is discovered in a common area (like a closet in a public bar), and no one noticed any smell during decay, this lack of evidence suggests that the body might have been moved.