A murder conviction without a body is an instance of a person being convicted of murder despite the absence of the victim's body. Circumstantial and forensic evidence are prominent in such convictions. Hundreds of such convictions have occurred in the past, some of which have been overturned. In all cases, unless otherwise noted, the remains of the victims were never recovered. This color indicates convictions that were overturned This color indicates that partial remains were recovered, or the body was located, or the supposed victim was found alive after the conviction