Spontaneous Human Combustion
Spontaneous human combustion - mysteries and theories.
Burning Questions Surround Fiery Deaths
Cases of spontaneous human combustion in Scotland, including its first recorded case in 1829 when an Edinburgh man burst into flames whilst talking to his brother.
Cases of spontaneous human combustion in Scotland, including its first recorded case in 1829 when an Edinburgh man burst into flames whilst talking to his brother.
Castle of Spirits: SHC
Several case studies are profiled here with a few black-and-white photos (warning: some are a bit graphic).
Several case studies are profiled here with a few black-and-white photos (warning: some are a bit graphic).
How Spontaneous Human Combustion Works
This article looks at the strange phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion, and examines what believers have to say about it and tries to separate the scientific truth from the myths.
This article looks at the strange phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion, and examines what believers have to say about it and tries to separate the scientific truth from the myths.
Mary Reeser's Strange Death
One of the strangest, best documented cases of SHC, which occurred in 1951. Photo included.
One of the strangest, best documented cases of SHC, which occurred in 1951. Photo included.
Not-So-Spontaneous Human Combustion
In this article from the Skeptical Inquirer, Joe Nickell attempts to debunk some well-known cases of SHC.
In this article from the Skeptical Inquirer, Joe Nickell attempts to debunk some well-known cases of SHC.
Shadowlands: SHC
Details surrounding several SHC cases, some dating back to the 1930s. Some B&W photos.
Details surrounding several SHC cases, some dating back to the 1930s. Some B&W photos.