Spontaneous human combustion

Introduction The following accounts of 20th century spontaneous human combustion are presented in chronological order. The next cases of SHC are just a few of an estimated 400 worldwide anecdotal accounts of spontaneous human combustion. Maybelle Andrews, october 1938 Maybelle Andrews was with her boyfriend dancing at a nightclub. Suddenly flames erupted from her back, chest …

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What is spontaneous human combustion? Spontaneous human combustion is the process of a human body catching fire. As a result of heat generated by internal chemical action. What could be an explanation for spontaneous human combustion?  Personal accounts of SHC Many people have felt as if they were about to explode, or that their bellies …

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Many historians agree; Spontaneous Human Combustion (SHC) was first documented in early texts such as the Bible. Scientifically speaking, these accounts are too old. Also not first hand accounts and it is difficult to consider it reliable evidence. Last 350 years Over the past 350 years, there have been more than 400 reports of persons …

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Introduction The last time 67-year-old widow Mrs. Mary Reeser was seen alive was on July 1, 1951. Her son, Dr. Richard Reeser, and her landlady, Mrs. Pansy M. Carpenter, who had been visiting said goodnight at about 9:00 pm and left Mrs. Reeser sitting in her easy chair in her apartment in St. Petersburg, Florida. …

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