JMO
If a body is totally submerged in any water then that would minimize any odors. Additionally if a body has been buried deep enough in dirt then that would also minimize odors.
I do agree if a body was just like put under leaves or something then there would be a strong foul odor and sometimes carion birds like vultures or crows may congregate nearby but that is not always guaranteed to have birds circling over head. We live out in country and I had killed a snake once and threw it in the woods and when I went near the area I could smell the odor of the decaying snake and I expected to see crows at some point but never did see any. I think a possum or skunk finally came and took the snake away to eat it because it disappeared within about 3 days.
So it really just depends. I am not sure what types of carion birds would be near that city park. We have heard many people here say there are foxes nearby so they could disturb a burial and drag out bones or parts of a body to other places so that is possible too. But again if buried good enough or in water then probably not as likely.
And of course the wind can make a difference if people are out searching and expecting to use their sense of smell to help find a body. If a strong wind in one direction then you have to be downwind to be able to smell the decay.
Being upwind you will not be able to smell anything unless really close.
JMO of course
I posted some videos about Police sniffer dogs earlier;
This is a video by an ex-cop,
14:26 In this section "CANINES" he explains about the sniffer drugs dogs' capabilities
17:59 This might be one of his busts, a Police dog sniffs out a stash that has been shoved into PVC pipes and hidden in a petrol tank full of petrol.
I've often suspected with the 'official' Police programs whether there is an amount of psychological bluff from them. Traffic Cops, and a couple of others, they only ever seem to show successes. If the helicopter comes out its always 100% successful with it's heat camera etc there's no point running or hiding.
But a decent search on tinternet will brig up plenty of phone vids that show kids in cars or on mopeds playing with the Police and getting away.
So I've always suspected a degree of kidology there.
It could be the same with the dogs in these programs, they big up their abilities in general to puff up the powers of the Police, so we all just don't bother you'll NEVER get away with ANY criminal activity.
However, the handlers do seem genuinely amazed, and the UK Police dogs are trained every day and tested every 6 months. If they fail the cert test they are removed from service until they pass.
Perhaps 'Charlie' the sniffer dog they used gave an indication from the bench at Haworth/Libby's house to the park, and possibly to the bench in the park?
The dog makes me suspect that Libby and/or PR WERE in the park. They took the dog to PR's and Libby's houses for scent.
The Police have been searching the park, somewhat uncertainly.
So that makes me believe that the dog has taken the Police to the park, but has failed to scent a corpse, he has followed a trail?
The other thing to remember is that there was a layer of ice that night.
Has any scent of Libby or PR's movements literally been washed away in the thaw? It wouldn't affect a dog looking for a hidden body, or trying to find an implement/weapon in the park, but would it be a significant factor in following a traces out on the frozen streets when that dog is working those streets after a thaw?
I know it's probably irrelevant and I'm just being paranoid but I feel as though because that entire park/river/pond area might be holding evidence or clues that have not yet been found and, especially now that the police have specifically been looking for discarded clothing in gardens backing onto the park, any clothing or fabric I came across, I'd be like "omg must let the police know!" Lol. Like I said, probably just me being paranoid!
