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Rigor mortis typically begins within 2 to 6 hours after death, peaks around 12 hours, and generally dissipates within 24 to 48 hours as the body decomposes and the muscle tissues break down. The process of rigor mortis is due to chemical changes in the muscles after death, and it will revert as the muscle fibers relax. Factors such as temperature, activity prior to death, and the environment can influence the duration of rigor mortis.

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