Originally Posted by
Raype
They took samples for DNA testing. Although those could just as easily be doctored. There were also talks of reconstruction, so there's likely some further work out there. Also, possible to doctor.
There's also the possibility of photo verification. Although, again, possible to stage.
About the only real proof would be if Osama goes quiet. Which wouldn't be much proof, really. At best, it just proves he isn't in any situation where he can record stuff.
The basis for the 24 hour burial was in keeping with Islamic customs, and prevent anyone from throwing a fit over "insensitivity". With possible secondary possibilities being that it'll prevent someone trying to "recover" the body through violent means.
'course this is also going to give plenty of room for conspiracy theories. If and when any documentation comes out, there'll be loads of "it's not real" statements flung about. There'll no doubt be claims that he is either still alive (possibly in US custody following the operation), or was dead before this happened. And those are just going to be the less outlandish ones.
Considering the already ridiculous extent of conspiracy theories involving the guy, things are about to get really, really stupid. Or hilarious, if you happen to find humor in that sort of thing. Which I do.