In 1948, a mystery began that has spanned over 70 years when a man was found dead on Somerton beach in Australia. The authorities had to figure out who the man was because he had no identification on him. They also had to figure out what happened to him. The initial thought by the medical examiner was that he was poisoned but they found no traces of poison in his system.

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss one of the most interesting mysteries over the past 70 years. You will often see this case also referred to as the Tamam Shud case. This resulted from a piece of paper found on the man with these words on it which had been ripped from a copy of the book Rubaiyat. There have been many theories over the years including one that the man was a spy and was eliminated in such a fashion that it has left the police stumped.

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The Somerton Man

Each week Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson guide you through the most interesting unsolved true crime stories. This is a true crime podcast that spares none of the details. We tell the stories of the victims, the facts surrounding the cases, and look at all possible suspects. We don't take ourselves too seriously but we take true crime very seriously.

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Sabrina Aisenberg was just five months old when she disappeared from her home in Valrico, Florida. Her parents were the main suspects from the beginning of the investigation. Sabrina has never been found, but her family still believes she is alive. 

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Sabrina Aisenberg's disappearance. It was determined that the garage door to the family home and the door leading from the garage into the home were both open that night. Two years after Sabrina disappeared, Sabrina's parents were indicted for perjury and conspiracy. But, did the police get it wrong? Did they spend too much time focusing on the family to the detriment of the investigation?

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Sabrina Aisenberg

Mary Badaracco has been missing since August 1984. Initially, investigators believed she was fleeing her marriage to businessman Dominic Badaracco, but as time passed, they became suspicious that there was more to Dominic’s story. 

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the disappearance of Mary Badaracco. Mary’s case was later reclassified as a suspected homicide. Almost 40 years later, Mary’s body has not been found. Police have even said publicly that her husband is the prime suspect, but they've never been able to put together enough evidence against him.


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Mary Badaracco

Tera Smith was a 16-year-old girl living in Redding, California. On August 22nd, 1998, Tera told her sister she was going out for a jog and would return in 20 minutes. Tera went missing and has never been found. Although he was never declared a suspect, her family believes her former Taekwondo instructor knows something about her disappearance. 

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the disappearance of Tera Smith. Tera's family had good reasons to suspect the 29-year-old married Taekwondo instructor. They heard from Tera's friends that the two had an inappropriate relationship. Then, they found a letter from Tera to the instructor that cemented it in their minds. At first, this man was willing to talk to investigators, but that quickly ended, and Tera's case went cold.


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Tera Smith

Bobby Fuller was a rising star in the music world during the 1960s. He died under mysterious circumstances just before he was going to start a solo career. The police believed Bobby ended his own life, but his family and friends suspected foul play. 

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Bobby Fuller. The conclusion of suicide by authorities doesn't seem to fit with the details of this case. However, the ruling was made quickly, and no evidence was obtained. There are several theories about what happened to Bobby Fuller and who was involved. But there is no doubt that Bobby suffered a gruesome fate.

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Bobby Fuller

Jane Kuria had three children, two daughters and a son. They were originally from Kenya but moved to the United States after Jane's husband died and their home burned down. Jane wanted to escape the practice of female genital mutilation in Kenya. She and her husband were very vocal in their opposition to the practice.

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the Kuria family murders. On July 29th, 2007, Jane was enjoying a visit from some of her family who lived in Kenya. Jane was at home with her children and a young cousin. They were all brutally attacked while they slept. Jane's son and the cousin survived, but Jane and her two daughters were murdered.

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The Somerton Man

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