diff --git a/code/modules/ai/ai_holder_targeting.dm b/code/modules/ai/ai_holder_targeting.dm
index 2a278db711..e70e991d6e 100644
--- a/code/modules/ai/ai_holder_targeting.dm
+++ b/code/modules/ai/ai_holder_targeting.dm
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@
 			if(L.key && !L.client)	// SSD players get a pass
 				return FALSE
 		if(L.stat)
-			if(L.stat == DEAD) // Leave dead things alone
+			if(L.stat == DEAD && !handle_corpse) // Leave dead things alone
 				return FALSE
 			if(L.stat == UNCONSCIOUS)	// Do we have mauling? Yes? Then maul people who are sleeping but not SSD
 				if(mauling)