Stuff You Should Know Selects: The Baffling Case of the Body On Somerton Beach
Apr 23, 2022
Explore the chilling mystery of a well-dressed corpse found on an Australian beach in 1948. Delve into the man’s puzzling identity and the strange items he left behind, including a coded message that has stumped experts for decades. Personal anecdotes about solar eclipses add a humorous touch, while discussions on unique physical traits reveal possible connections to his origins. Follow the thread of intrigue as amateur sleuths attempt to solve a case intertwined with themes of identity and espionage.
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The Somerton Man Mystery
- The Somerton Man mystery began in 1948 on an Adelaide beach.
- An unidentified, well-dressed man was found dead, sparking a worldwide investigation.
Adelaide's Dark History
- Adelaide, South Australia, is known as Australia's murder capital due to several bizarre, unsolved cases.
- These include the Beaumont children disappearance and the "Family" murders.
Initial Sighting
- A jeweler, John Lyons, and his wife spotted a well-dressed man on Somerton Beach.
- They noticed him raise his arm then drop it, assuming he was drunk.