Old Time Crime Gals

The Somerton Man - Who is he?


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Discovered on Somerton Beach near Adelaide, Australia in December 1948 was a man lying against a sea wall. Thought to have been sleeping it was soon found out he was dead. With no identification, no signs of violence, and virtually no clues but a piece of an 11th century book hidden in a secret pocket, his name has never been revealed. Several theories have emerged about who is was, including stories of a secret love child, and international spies. As you listen the Australian Government has exhumed his remains and are beginning to re-examine the case. Hopefully soon we can finally put this 73 year old mystery to rest. Who do you think he is?

Sources for this episode include ABC Australia and this video by Buzzfeed Unsolved Network 

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