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Unusual Deaths The history of unusual deaths is a fascinating, if sometimes macabre, collection of bizarre and unexpected demises that span centuries and cultures. These stories often highlight the unpredictable nature of life, the oddities of human behavior, and sometimes, the limits of scientific understanding. While many accounts are well-documented, others exist as legend or have been subject to modern re-evaluation.Deaths by Unforeseen Accidents and Objects:Aeschylus (c. 525/524 – c. 456/455 BC): The ancient Greek playwright is famously (and possibly apocryphally) said to have died when an eagle dropped a tortoise on his bald head, mistaking it for a rock to break the tortoise's shell. Ironically, he was said to have gone outside to avoid a prophecy about a falling object.Hans Staininger (16th Century): The burgomaster of Braunau am Inn, Austria, was known for his extraordinarily long beard (reportedly 4.5 feet or 1.4 meters). He died when he tripped over his own beard during a fire evacuation, breaking his neck. His beard is reportedly still preserved in a local museum.James Betts (1667): An English suitor who, while hidden in a wardrobe by his lover to avoid her father, became trapped and suffocated to death.Adolf Frederick, King of Sweden (1710–1771): This monarch is reported to have died from overeating. On February 12, 1771, after consuming a massive meal of lobster, caviar, sauerkraut, kippers, and 14 servings of his favorite dessert (semla, a sweet bun), he succumbed to digestive problems.Tycho Brahe (1546–1601): The eccentric Danish astronomer reportedly died from a burst bladder after refusing to leave a banquet to relieve himself, considering it impolite. Modern analysis of his remains in 2010 found no evidence of poison, supporting this theory.Clement Vallandigham (1871): A lawyer and politician who accidentally shot himself in court while demonstrating how a victim in a murder case might have shot himself. He was attempting to prove that the victim could have self-inflicted the fatal wound.Franz Reichelt (1912): Known as the "Flying Tailor," Reichelt was an Austrian-born French tailor who died testing his self-designed parachute from the Eiffel Tower. His invention failed, and he fell to his death.Roger Wallace (2002): A 60-year-old man who was flying his 5-foot wingspan remote-control plane when he lost sight of it in the sun. The plane struck him in the chest, killing him.Jose Luis Ochoa (2011): A man in California died after a cockerel (rooster) participating in an illegal cock-fighting match stabbed him in the leg with a knife that had been strapped to it for fighting.Brittanie Cecil (2002): A 13-year-old girl who died from injuries at an NHL game after being struck in the temple by a deflected hockey puck. She was the first and only fan fatality in the league's history.Chandler Hugh Jackson (2005): A 12-year-old boy who died after falling on his 9-iron golf club, which broke and pierced his aorta through his chest.Steve Irwin (2006): The "Crocodile Hunter" and Australian wildlife expert, died after a stingray's barb pierced his chest while he was filming in shallow water off the Great Barrier Reef.Deaths with Mysterious or Disputed Circumstances:Alexander the Great (356–323 BC): Died at the age of 32 after a two-week illness. Theories range from malaria, typhoid fever, or West Nile encephalitis, to even Guillain-Barré syndrome, which could have left him paralyzed and appearing dead before he truly was. His body reportedly showed no signs of decay for six days after his "death." and there's moreGrigori Rasputin (1869–1916):.Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849): The Somerton Man (1948):Elisa Lam (2013): The Dyatlov Pass Incident (1959):#UnusualDeaths, #StrangeDeaths, #BizarreDeaths ,#HistoricalMysteries ,#FatalFollies ,#DeathByDesign, #UnexplainedDeaths ,#MacabreHistory ,#OddDemises, #TrueCrimeStrangeCases, #WhenDeathGetsWeird, #HistoryFacts #CreepyButTrue,
In tonight's dead letter, Scott and Forrest read a listener submission from Karena in Semaphore, Australia, who recounts a puzzling experience during her morning walk. On a bright, hot summer's day, she encountered a man walking 3 dogs. That itself is certainly not unusual, but he was dressed in clothes from another time and he vanished into thin air. Semaphore | South Australia Semaphore, South Australia - Wikipedia The Ghosts of Versailles Part 1 (Spotify Link) A Timeslip Story The Ghosts of Versailles Part 2 (Spotify Link) A Timeslip Story There are 4 or 5 episodes on The Somerton Man. Look for those links in our archives. Send your story to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com
Today I'm sharing two mysteries with few clues but lots of theories. Sources: http://anomalyinfo.com/Stories/1966-august-17-lead-masks https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2017/08/curious-case-lead-mask-deaths/ https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4398 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-enduring-mystery-somerton-man-one-of-australias-most-puzzling-cold-cases-50795611/ Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fantastichpod/) , TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fantastichistorypodcast) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeGGchirsGO1bMzKxosclpw) for extra content and updates! Email us with questions/suggestions at FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com (mailto:FantasticHistoryPod@gmail.com) Fantastic History merch is available Here (https://www.etsy.com/shop/RainyDayCornerstore)! Music: Order by ComaStudio (http://pixabay.com/users/comastudio-26079283/) (royalty free) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
A man found dead on an Adelaide beach in 1948—his identity unknown, his past a riddle, and his pocket containing a cryptic phrase: "Tamam Shud"—meaning "it is finished." But what if it wasn’t finished? In this episode, hear from Professor Derek Abbott, a man who has spent decades unraveling this enigma. And now, he claims to have the answer. Using DNA technology, Derek has identified the Somerton Man. But does this revelation truly close the case? Or does it open even deeper questions about who The Somerton Man was, how he died, and the strange, almost spy-like clues surrounding his final days? Keep up with Kathy here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ein unbekannter Toter ging als „Somerton-Man“ in die Kriminalgeschichte ein. Es handelt sich um eines der rätselhaftesten Geheimnisse Australiens. Der Fall, auch bekannt als „Tamam Shud-Fall“, erlangte weltweite Aufmerksamkeit und sorgte selbst 70 Jahre nach dem Fund der Leiche noch für Schlagzeilen. Das öffentliche Interesse war so groß, dass die Generalstaatsanwältin von South Australia im Jahr 2021 eine Exhumierung anordnete, um DNA-Proben zu entnehmen. Die Ergebnisse wurden 2022 veröffentlicht und lieferten zwar Antworten, warfen aber gleichzeitig mehr Fragen auf, als sie beantworteten. Wenn Ihr mögt, spendet mir etwas Zeit auf Auphonic, was mir die Arbeit sehr erleichtern würde. https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=mordssache Vergesst die Rückmeldungen nicht - mord-s-sache@funker-mail.de – Instagram: mordssache und im Blog https://qf9yxo.podcaster.de Intormusik: https://ronaldkah.de/, @ronaldkah ✓ INSTAGRAM ▷ Musik von Ronald Kah, Web: https://ronaldkah.de/, @ronaldkah ✓ YOUTUBE ▷ Musik von Ronald Kah, Web: https://ronaldkah.de/ ✓ FACEBOOK ▷ Musik von Ronald Kah, Web: https://ronaldkah.de/, @ronaldkah: https://netzwerk-kryptozoologie.de/somerton-man/ https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerton-Mann https://www.20min.ch/story/raetsel-nach-70-jahren-geloest-forscher-identifizieren-den-somerton-man-224156407347 https://www.kivvon.com/de/murders-inn/die-leiche-am-strand-der-somerton-man-und-tamam-shud https://www.rnd.de/panorama/wer-ist-der-somerton-man-australier-wollen-raetsel-aus-dem-jahr-1948-loesen-5NFGSV7KD5DVFGBSU3WUS3MB6E.html
December 1st: Somerton Man's Body Found (1948) Everyone loves a good mystery. And some even make it their life's mission to find the solution. On December 1st 1948 a call to police came through and, as a result, began one of Australia's greatest and most profound mysteries. One that, for many, has finally been solved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerton_Man, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/have-scholars-finally-identified-the-mysterious-somerton-man-180980540/, https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/26/australia/australia-somerton-man-mystery-solved-claim-intl-hnk-dst/index.html, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-62314555, https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/27/somerton-man-mystery-identity-solved-identified-australia, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/world/australia/somerton-man-name.html, https://www.dannydutch.com/post/the-mystery-of-the-somerton-man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Spooky Sleepover, hosts Nikki and Chez welcome special guests Kit and Rory from the hit podcast This Paranormal Life. Join them as they unravel mysteries behind the legendary Somerton Man case, dive deep into the world of underwater UFOs (USOs), and uncover secrets about the real lost city of Akator. Listen for spine-chilling stories and fascinating paranormal theories with two of the most iconic voices in supernatural podcasting!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.
What happens when someone dies on Somerton beach down under. A lot i guess. This week we talk the Somerton man. A mystery that seems to continue to get stranger. Did they figure it out in 2022 or is this man still a mystery to us all. Find out this week on Project SkepticEmail: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
On December 1st, 1948, the body of an unidentified man was found on the Somerton Beach outside of Adelaide Australia. Despite conducting a thorough investigation that garnered much media attention, the authorities were never able to identify the man and cause of death. In 2022 a professor from the University Of Adelaide conducted a DNA test that was finally able to identify the man. In this week's episode, we'll discuss the mystery of the Somerton Man, some popular long held theories of who he could have been, and the findings of the DNA test and how they stack up with those popular theories! Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Threads @GreetingsTAC, email us at GreetingsTAC@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 915-317-6669 if you have a story to share with us. If you like the show, leave us a review, tell a friend, and subscribe!
Tonight, will be a treat as we discuss some of the most baffling unsolved murders of the 20th century with my special guest Jenny Ashford discussing her book Faceless. What is it about unsolved murders that still fascinates us long after the cases have gone cold? Is it simply that we enjoy being able to come up with our own theories about what happened to the unfortunate victims? Or are we intrigued by the terrifying possibility that the killers are still out there somewhere? The Faceless Villain: Volume One is the first in a three volume series that explores the most mysterious and disturbing unsolved murders of the twentieth century. This volume is comprised of the years 1900 through 1959, and includes all of the best known cases of the period, as well as many more lesser-known murders, all presented in a compelling chronological narrative that takes the reader on a grisly journey through the blood-soaked avenues of early twentieth century crime. Featuring: The Peasenhall Murder. The Seal Chart Murder. The Atlanta Ripper. The Villisca Axe Murders. The Axeman of New Orleans. The Green Bicycle Case. Little Lord Fauntleroy. Hinterkaifeck Farm. The St. Aubin Street Massacre. The Wallace Case. The Atlas Vampire. The Brighton Trunk Crime. The Cleveland Torso Murderer. The Horror in Room 1046. Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Pitchfork Murder. The Sodder Children. The Phantom Killer. The Black Dahlia. Somerton Man. The Grimes Sisters. The Boy in the Box. And Much More! What is it about unsolved murders that still fascinates us long after the cases have gone cold? Is it simply that we enjoy being able to come up with our own theories about what happened to the unfortunate victims? Or are we intrigued by the terrifying possibility that the killers are still out there somewhere? The Faceless Villain: Volume One is the first in a three volume series that explores the most mysterious and disturbing unsolved murders of the twentieth century. This volume is comprised of the years 1900 through 1959, and includes all of the best known cases of the period, as well as many more lesser-known murders, all presented in a compelling chronological narrative that takes the reader on a grisly journey through the blood-soaked avenues of early twentieth century crime. Featuring: The Peasenhall Murder. The Seal Chart Murder. The Atlanta Ripper. The Villisca Axe Murders. The Axeman of New Orleans. The Green Bicycle Case. Little Lord Fauntleroy. Hinterkaifeck Farm. The St. Aubin Street Massacre. The Wallace Case. The Atlas Vampire. The Brighton Trunk Crime. The Cleveland Torso Murderer. The Horror in Room 1046. Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Pitchfork Murder. The Sodder Children. The Phantom Killer. The Black Dahlia. Somerton Man. The Grimes Sisters. The Boy in the Box. And Much More!Follow Our Other ShowsFollow UFO WitnessesFollow Crime Watch WeeklyFollow Paranormal FearsFollow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle StoriesJoin our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content.Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradioFollow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradioDo you frequently miss episodes?Don't worry; here are some tips to ensure you never miss out again:If you haven't already, follow or subscribe to the show to receive updates on new episodes. Even if you have already done this, it's a good idea to click the option again to ensure that you are still subscribed. This is especially important!Turn on notifications for new episodes in your podcast app.Make sure that your device allows notifications from your podcast app - we recommend using Apple for IOS devices.If your app has the option, swipe down to refresh the list of episodes.
This week Josie re-does an old AAMH story, it's the incredible mystery of the 1948 death of the unknown 'Somerton Man'. **If you would like to skip the catch up chat, head straight to 18 mins! (00:01) Zesty Chat (17:50) Somerton Man begins (01:22.00) End Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group Follow All Aussie Hour on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK Follow JOSIE and MEL on Instagram Produced by DM Podcasts EPISODE REFERENCES: SMH extract from Kerry Greenwood's book “Tamam Shud: The Somerton Man Mystery”: https://www.smh.com.au/national/riddle-on-the-sands-20121119-29kwz.html Transcript of Coronial Inquest 17th June 1949: https://www.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/personal/dabbott/wiki/index.php/The_Taman_Shud_Case_Coronial_Inquest The Advertiser 6 Dec 1948: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/43794348 The Advertiser article 11 Dec 1948: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/43795238 The Advertiser article 18 January 1949: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/43800320 The Advertiser article 25 Nov 1949: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36677719 ABC article April 2021: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-24/mysterious-somerton-man-to-be-exhumed-by-sa-police/100092750 ABC Australian Story episode November 2022: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-21/my-name-is-charles-somerton-man-mystery/101680520 : SA Police statement: https://web.archive.org/web/20220727061712/https://www.police.sa.gov.au/sa-police-news-assets/front-page-news/statement-regarding-somerton-man#.YuDYbOzP1qY Daily Mail Sep 2023: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12528299/Somerton-Man-Twist-Australias-mysterious-cold-cases-case-bizarre-birthday-card-emerges.html Josie's own chaotic notes from 2018 and All Aussie Mystery Hour S1E5 A bit of Wikipedia too - some of their links were broken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In which a clue-filled dead body appears on a beach in Adelaide, Australia, sparking a tantalizing 75-year mystery, and Ken is not a team of seventh graders. Certificate #35821.
The Tamám Shud case, also known as the Mystery of the Somerton Man, is an unsolved case of an unidentified man found dead in 1948 on the Somerton Park beach, just south of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
In 1948, an unknown man died on Somerton Beach near Adelaide, Australia. He carried only the clothes on his body, cigarettes, and a hidden cipher. For decades, experts have been trying to identify the Somerton Man, and how he ended up dead on that beach. Over 70 years later we may finally have an answer. Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Am 01. Dezember 1948 wird ein toter Mann am Somerton Beach in Adelaide, Australien gefunden. Was zunächst aussieht, wie ein tragischer, aber gewöhnlicher Todesfall, nimmt jedoch bald bizarre Formen an: niemand kennt den Toten. Der Mann ist sehr gepflegt und äußerlich völlig unversehrt, doch bei ihm lässt sich keine einzige Form der Identifizierung finden. Er besitzt kein Portemonnaie, keinen Ausweis und selbst von seiner Kleidung sind die Etikette entfernt. Zunächst ist nur die lokale Polizei verwundert, doch als ein versteckter Zettel auftaucht, fragt sich bald ganz Australien: Wer war der Somerton Man?Das Folgenbild zeigt ein Foto der Leiche bei der Einbalsamierung........WERBUNGDu willst dir die Rabatte unserer Werbepartner sichern? Hier geht's zu den Angeboten!.......QUIZHier gehts zum Quiz mit Gewinnspiel! Quiz2Go#9 - Geschichtsquiz zum Mitraten.......NEU!Jetzt His2Go unterstützen für tolle Vorteile, über Acast+ oder Steady.Werde His2Go Hero oder His2Go Legend: https://plus.acast.com/s/his2go-geschichte-podcast.Werde auch ohne Kreditkarte His2Go Hero oder His2Go Legend: steadyhq.com/his2go.........LITERATURHier gibt es einen Artikel samt Fotos des "echten" Somerton Man.Abbott, Dereck: Finding Somerton Man: How DNA, AI Facial Reconstruction, and Sheer Grit Cracked a 75-Year-Old Cold Case, in: IEEE Spectrum 60/4 (2023), 22-30. Balint, Ruth: The Somerton Man. An Unsolved Mystery, in: Cultural Studies Review 16/2 (2010), 159-178.Dean, Peter & Moss, Tristan (Hrsg.): Fighting Australia's Cold War. The Nexus of Strategy and Operations in a Multipolar Asia, 1945–1965, Canberra 2021..........UNTERSTÜTZUNGIhr könnt uns dabei unterstützen, weiterhin jeden 10., 20. und 30. des Monats eine Folge zu veröffentlichen!Folgt und bewertet uns bei Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podimo, Instagram, Twitter oder über eure Lieblings-Podcastplattformen.Wir freuen uns über euer Feedback, Input und Vorschläge zum Podcast, die ihr uns über das Kontaktformular auf der Website, Instagram und unsere Feedback E-Mail: kontakt@his2go.de schicken könnt. An dieser Stelle nochmals vielen Dank an jede einzelne Rückmeldung, die uns bisher erreicht hat und uns sehr motiviert..........COPYRIGHTMusic from https://filmmusic.io: “Sneaky Snitch” by Kevin MacLeod and "Plain Loafer" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY !Neu! Jetzt hier His2Go unterstützen, Themen mitbestimmen und Quiz2Go mit Moderatorin Chiara erleben! https://plus.acast.com/s/his2go-geschichte-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 309: In Mike's first book, Murder, Madness and Mayhem, he wrote about an unknown man whose body was found on Somerton Park beach near Adelaide, Australia, by two trainee jockeys who'd been out with their horses on the morning of December 1, 1948. Lying in peaceful repose, the man wore a suit, overdressed for the warm Australian summer, and had no wallet or identification. He was unknown to anyone locally. The labels of his clothing had been ripped out. Some enigmatic leads proved fruitless, including the discovery of a book, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, believed to have belonged to the stranger. In that book, what appeared to be coded writing was found. Experts have yet to decrypt the supposed message. Some believe the man was a spy, possibly murdered for what he knew. Called by many Somerton Man, the stranger's identity has remained unknown for decades until recently, when two separate groups came forward claiming they had information about who he was, leading to further speculation and even more questions. Sources: Murder Madness and Mayhem by Mike Browne The Unknown Man by Gerald Feltus Archived Newspaper Articles | Trove Final Report/Thesis 2015 - Derek Abbott Code Cracking: Who Murdered the Somerton Man | Prof. Derek Abbott How to Solve Ciphers Cryptography Hints 2602UMSAU — The Doe Network ‘Truth to come out': Fresh claims emerge on Somerton Man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Uncover the enigma of the "Somerton Man" in this gripping tale of an unidentified body on Somerton Beach. Dive into the mysterious clues, abandoned suitcase, and the surprising 2022 DNA revelation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unlock the secrets of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's storied life as we journey beyond the foggy streets of Baker Street and into the realm of the supernatural. Discover the astonishing dichotomy of a man who, while birthing the quintessential detective Sherlock Holmes, harbored a passion for spiritualism that rivaled his literary pursuits. You'll be captivated by tales of Doyle's disdain for his own creation, comparing his feelings to Nirvana's mixed emotions about their anthem "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Our conversation ventures into the realm of real-world mysteries, where Doyle's astute logic aided police investigations, ironically mirroring the intellect of his fictional sleuth.Prepare to be intrigued by the cultural titan's lesser-known forays into the world of psychic mediums and his staunch belief in the Cottingley Fairies—was he swayed by his psychic medium wife or simply a victim of the era's mystique? Guest Sean Coleman joins us to peel back the layers of the Somerton Man enigma, while my wife brings a fresh perspective to our riveting discourse. With forthcoming episodes that promise to dissect the enigmatic happenings of Laurel Canyon and send shivers down your spine with urban legends, this is your portal to the extraordinary. Stay tuned as we bridge the gap between the arcane and the analytical with stories that continue to enchant and challenge our understanding of the known—and perhaps the unknown—world.Music by Konrad: Fearclearing
In this latest episode, Sidney gets into the mysterious and captivating case of the Somerton Man. Join her as she explores the circumstances surrounding this unidentified man's death and the perplexing clues that have baffled investigators for decades. From the cryptic code found in his pocket to the intriguing connections to espionage, we unravel the secrets of the Somerton Man and attempt to shed light on this enduring unsolved mystery. Tune in to this gripping episode as we embark on a journey into the curious case of the Somerton Man.Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Follow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeodysseyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5309458/advertisement
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An unidentified man was discovered on a beach in Somerton Park in 1948. He was wearing dress clothes and had pristine shoes, despite being on the beach. The cause of death was thought to be poison and a very suspicious note was found on him. What kind of conspiracy could be tied to the Somerton man?Sponsor: Get an extra 25% Off ScentAir (on top of 60% off for Black Friday) by using the Promo Code BIZARRE at checkout - https://scentair.com/Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordWant to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.Shop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5780832/advertisement
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Let's get into the Halloween spirit with a creepy topic! Unexplained deaths! Join us as we talk about 3 strange and terrifying account revolving around death. Ourang Medan, The Somerton Man and Clairvius Narcisse Join us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram @horrortimepodcast for more spooky content or at our official site www.horror-time.com! www.Freesound.org provided the sound effects and music. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horrortimepodcast/support
Howdy yall here is the second half of the Somerton man case!! Super twisty turney and weird! We're probably going to skip next week due to life being crazy but we are workin hard to organize our time as best we can as we prepare for the next few months when Daphne has her baby! STAY DANGEROUS Insta: @stirthepot_pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stir-the-pot-pod/support
Thats right we finally are covering the Somerton man! We have talked about this crazy case so many times on the pod. We're so excited to bring it to your ears at last. Next week will be part 2!! STAY DANGEROUS Insta: @stirthepot_pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stir-the-pot-pod/support
Spooky season has arrived! Join Shane and Duncan for a trio of mind-bending mysteries: first, venture into the frozen enigma of Dyatlov Pass, then wander the eerie halls of the Cecil Hotel, and finally unravel the perplexing tale of the Somerton Man. ~ Support the show by becoming a Midnight Minion, Menace, or Maniac, and unlock exclusive bonus content over at PATREON ~ Chat with fellow insomniacs and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas. And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word! Midnight Merch ~ Leave an Audio Message! ~ Instagram ~ Podcast Website ~ Episode Transcript
Join Kyle and Ardon as they delve into two of the most perplexing cases we've ever heard of; The Somerton Man case and the Peter Bergmann case. EPISODE CONTENT WARNING: MENTIONS OF SUICIDE On Dec. 1, 1948, beachgoers came across a dead man on Australia's Somerton beach. Well-dressed, and with no signs of trauma, his identity and cause of death eluded local police. Soon, investigators dubbed him the “Somerton Man.” As their investigation deepened, so did the mystery. Not only did the man's possessions offer few clues, but investigators also found a slip of paper in the man's pocket which read “Tamám Shud,” Persian for, “it is finished.” It wasn't until as recent as 2022 that the identity of the Somerton man had been identified. The circumstances of the Somerton Man's death were so confusing, that it also started a media frenzy. The Peter Bergmann case pertains to the mysterious death of an unidentified man in Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland, on or around 16 June 2009. The man, using the alias "Peter Bergmann", had checked into the Sligo City Hotel on 12 June, where he stayed during the majority of his visit to Sligo. The man's movements were captured on CCTV throughout the town; however, the details of his actions and intentions remain unknown. His interactions with other people were limited, and little is known of his origins or the reason for his visit. Hold on to your asses, because things are about to get backwards! https://linktr.ee/backasswardspod
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On this episode we are discussing the mysterious death of "Peter Bergmann". On or around June 16, 2009, there was a mysterious death of a man in Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland. This man was using the alias "Peter Bergmann" at the Sligo City Hotel, where he stayed during the majority of his visit in Sligo. This man's movements have been captured all over the town on CCTV footage. Noone knows the reason for his visit, but we can speculate. This case resembles a few other European mystery deaths such as, The Somerton Man, The Isdal Woman and the "Jennifer Fairgate". So give us a listen and see what you think the reason was for this mystery man's visit. We also talk about a bunch of other crap you probably won't care about, but either way, you're welcome!
On the morning of December 1, 1948, the body of a man was discovered lying on his back in the sand, his head and shoulders propped up against the seawall on Somerton Beach, in Adelaide, Australia. The man was smartly dressed in a full suit and polished shoes, but he had no form of identification. Clues to his identity have left investigators with more questions than answers. Speculation about the man's identity, the reason for his appearance in Adelaide, and the cause of his untimely death are still a mystery. In the past year, researchers believe they have the clues to solve Australia's greatest mystery. But have they? Sources: Turnbull, B. T. (2022, July 27). Mystery of Australia's “Somerton Man” solved after 70 years, researcher says. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-62314555 Cheshire, B. (2022, November 21). Somerton Man Charles Webb's true identity revealed in family photographs and divorce papers. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-21/somerton-manfamily-photographs-revealed-/101643524 Jepsen, B. (2021, May 20). A suitcase and two missing words: 4 bizarre clues in the mystery of the Somerton Man. Mamamia. https://www.mamamia.com.au/somerton-man-code/ Interesting, A. T. (2022). The Somerton Man And The Eerie Mystery Of The Tamám Shud Case. All That's Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/tamam-shud-somerton-man Produced by Just Us Gals, with Artwork by Justyse Holmes, and Music by Ryan Creep
On today's episode, Kate and Paul go to 1948 Australia where a man is discovered alive one day and dead the next in the very same place. After quite some time, a determined professor shows us the value of good evidence preservation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
An unidentified, well dressed man was found dead on an Australian beach in November 1948. He lay on the sand as if sleeping, with no immediate signs of struggle or foul play. Stitched into a secret pocket in his trousers was a scrap of paper torn from a book of 18th century poetry, with a confusing jumble of letters and numbers scribbled alongside. Was it a cypher for a secret code? Could the man have been a spy? Or was he merely an unfortunate, unclaimed soul? The mystery would remain for over 70 years… This Week's Sponsors: IQ Bar- To get your twenty percent off, just text STRANGE to 64000. Microdose- To learn more about microdosing THC, go to Microdose.com and use code: STRANGE to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.
In 1948, the body of a well-dressed man was found slumped on an Australian beach. A half-smoked cigarette was resting on his collar, and there was a line from a Persian poem in his pocket - but investigators had no idea who he was. Theories abounded, including that the person - dubbed Somerton Man - was a spy! **UPDATE: After more than 70 years, and thanks to advances in DNA technology, a researcher says he's solved the mystery man's identity as Charles "Carl" Webb.Be sure to send your case suggestions to thechocolatemilkpod@gmail.com and follow us on social media @thechocolatepod! Got a Bitchbox of your own? Something to get off your chest? Send your Bitchbox to us in a DM on Instagram, or email them to us at thechocolatemilkpod@gmail.com. Audio clips, written messages, we'll take them all! Love you mean it!
The Somerton Man case remains an enigmatic puzzle, as an unidentified man found deceased on an Australian beach with no known cause of death and a cryptic code concealed within his pocket, leaving investigators and cryptographers baffled for decades. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Somerton Man case remains an enigmatic puzzle, as an unidentified man found deceased on an Australian beach with no known cause of death and a cryptic code concealed within his pocket, leaving investigators and cryptographers baffled for decades. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 1948, a man would be discovered on the beach in Somerton where there would be no sign of a struggle, no direct issues to point too, well dressed, but every much so not alive. People initially thought he was just sleeping but as the hours past, they became concerned and realized, this dude was not living. This would kick off a mystery that may have been solved in 2022 but not confirmed as of yet. Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales and I hope you enjoy Unknown Man Discovered On Beach | The Somerton Man Mystery SOVLED?
Forensic Genetic Genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to tell us the story of how she and an international team of experts cracked a 74 year old mystery in Australia-- who is the Somerton Man, whose body was found on a sandy beach near Adelaide in 1948? This is part 2 of 2 parts.Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick and the Identifinders Team:https://identifinders.com/about/Smithsonian Magazine: Have Scholars Finally Identified the Mysterious Somerton Man?New DNA analysis suggests a body found on a beach in Australia in 1948 belongs to Carl Webb, an electrical engineer from Melbournehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/have-scholars-finally-identified-the-mysterious-somerton-man-180980540/NYTimes: DNA Researchers Name the Somerton Man, Australia's 73-Year-Old Cold Casehttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/world/australia/somerton-man-name.htmlWTKR News Channel 3: 35 Years Later, Family Without Answers for Colonial Parkway Murdershttps://www.wtkr.com/news/35-years-later-family-without-answers-for-colonial-parkway-murders-caseJoin the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverpodcastColonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 15,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comNew Article in Virginia Gazette: 35 Years Later, Victims' Families in Colonial Parkway Murders Still Searching for AnswersJoin the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverpodcastYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersFollow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the identification of John & Jane Does, and bring closure to families. Joining is fast, secure, and easy.https://dnasolves.com/Virginia Gazette: 35 Years Later, Victims' Families in Colonial Parkway Murders Still Searching for Answers, Hope DNA Advances will Solve Case By Em Holter and Abigail Adcoxhttps://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-colonial-parkway-murders-anniversary-1024-20211022-76jkpte6qvez7onybmhbhp7nfi-story.htmlMedium: The Colonial Parkway Murders — A Tale of Two Killers? 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Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff !https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project:"The FBI should use DNA, not posters, to solve a cold-case murder" https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/06/25/julie-williams-laura-winans-unsolved-murder-test-dna/Oxygen: "Loni Coombs Feels A Kinship To 'Lovers' Lane' Victim Cathy Thomas"Loni Coombs felt an immediate connection to Cathy Thomas, a groundbreaking gay woman who broke through barriers at the U.S. Naval Academy before she was brutally murdered along the Colonial Parkway in Virginia.https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/loni-coombs-feels-a-kinship-to-colonial-parkway-victim-cathy-thomasYou can contribute to help "Mind Over Murder" do our important work:https://mindovermurderpodcast.com/supportFour one-hour episodes on the Colonial Parkway Murders are available on Oxygen as "The Lover's Lane Murders." 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Forensic Genetic Genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to tell us the story of how she and an international team of experts cracked a 74 year old mystery in Australia-- who is the Somerton Man, whose body was found on a sandy beach near Adelaide in 1948? This is part 1 of 2 parts.Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick and the Identifinders Team:https://identifinders.com/about/Smithsonian Magazine: Have Scholars Finally Identified the Mysterious Somerton Man?New DNA analysis suggests a body found on a beach in Australia in 1948 belongs to Carl Webb, an electrical engineer from Melbournehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/have-scholars-finally-identified-the-mysterious-somerton-man-180980540/NYTimes: DNA Researchers Name the Somerton Man, Australia's 73-Year-Old Cold Casehttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/world/australia/somerton-man-name.htmlWTKR News Channel 3: 35 Years Later, Family Without Answers for Colonial Parkway Murdershttps://www.wtkr.com/news/35-years-later-family-without-answers-for-colonial-parkway-murders-caseJoin the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverpodcastColonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 15,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comNew Article in Virginia Gazette: 35 Years Later, Victims' Families in Colonial Parkway Murders Still Searching for AnswersJoin the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverpodcastYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersFollow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the identification of John & Jane Does, and bring closure to families. Joining is fast, secure, and easy.https://dnasolves.com/Virginia Gazette: 35 Years Later, Victims' Families in Colonial Parkway Murders Still Searching for Answers, Hope DNA Advances will Solve Case By Em Holter and Abigail Adcoxhttps://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-colonial-parkway-murders-anniversary-1024-20211022-76jkpte6qvez7onybmhbhp7nfi-story.htmlMedium: The Colonial Parkway Murders — A Tale of Two Killers? By Quinn Zanehttps://medium.com/unburied/the-colonial-parkway-murders-a-tale-of-two-killers-1e8fda367a48Washington Post: "Crimes of Passion"https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/1997/08/15/crimes-of-passion/0a38e8f9-6d04-48e4-a847-7d3cba53c363/Daily Beast: "Inside the Maddening Search for Virginia's Colonial Parkway Serial Killer" By Justin Rohrlichhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/what-happened-to-cathleen-thomas-and-rebecca-dowski-inside-the-hunt-for-the-colonial-parkway-killerCitizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff !https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885Washington Post Op-Ed Piece by Deidre Enright of the Innocence Project:"The FBI should use DNA, not posters, to solve a cold-case murder" https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/06/25/julie-williams-laura-winans-unsolved-murder-test-dna/Oxygen: "Loni Coombs Feels A Kinship To 'Lovers' Lane' Victim Cathy Thomas"Loni Coombs felt an immediate connection to Cathy Thomas, a groundbreaking gay woman who broke through barriers at the U.S. Naval Academy before she was brutally murdered along the Colonial Parkway in Virginia.https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/loni-coombs-feels-a-kinship-to-colonial-parkway-victim-cathy-thomasYou can contribute to help "Mind Over Murder" do our important work:https://mindovermurderpodcast.com/supportFour one-hour episodes on the Colonial Parkway Murders are available on Oxygen as "The Lover's Lane Murders." The series is available on the free Oxygen app, Hulu, YouTube, Amazon, and many other platforms. https://www.oxygen.com/lovers-lane-murders Oxygen" "Who Were The Colonial Parkway Murder Victims? 8 Young People All Killed In Virginia Within 4 Years" https://www.oxygen.com/lovers-lane-murders/crime-news/who-were-the-colonial-parkway-murder-victims Washington Post Magazine: "Victims, Families and America's Thirst for True-Crime Stories." "For Bill Thomas, his sister Cathy's murder is a deeply personal tragedy. For millions of true-crime fans, it's entertainment." https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/magazine/wp/2019/07/30/feature/victims-families-and-americas-thirst-for-true-crime-stories/Daily Press excellent series of articles on the Colonial Parkway Murders: "The Parkway" http://digital.dailypress.com/static/parkway_cottage/main/index.htmlColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. 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In 1948, two horse jockeys were riding on a beach in Australia when they came across a man lying in the sand. There was a partially smoked cigarette resting on his jacket. He was well dressed, with a striped tie and polished shoes. And he was dead. No one could figure out who he was. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: iTunes.com/CriminalShow. Listen back through our archives at youtube.com/criminalpodcast. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the beautiful coastal town of Adelaide in southern Australia, a secret lies. A man's body was found lying on the beach in 1948. No wounds were found. An unsmoked cigarette rested on his lapel. Ankles crossed. Dead. Police initially suspect suicide. Until the autopsy revealed what looked almost certainly to be poison. The man couldn't be identified, and the mystery continued when the passage of a Persian poem was found rolled tightly in his trouser pocket. Join Andrea_Up_Late and Eric Tansey as they discuss the possibility of murder vs suicide, a death mask, DNA matches, and....spies?? SPONSORED BY: Ghostbed | Use Code: WOLFPACK - Save 40% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sara and Danny take a look at one of the most well-known mysteries from Australia, the death of the Somerton Man. They dive into the unexplained circumstances under which the body of the unidentified man was found, and the few clues that investigators were able to find. They also get into the cryptic piece of paper found in his pocket, which only said "Tamam Shud." Then they discuss the various theories that have been circulated throughout the years about the identity of the man and the cause of his death, and why investigators believe that they finally might be getting some concrete answers to their questions. To end the show, they play a game called "A Milllion Ways To Die On A Beach," where they try to deduce which are the deadliest dangers on a beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Somerton man was found on an Australian beach in 1948. There was no identification made of his body, no tags in his clothing, and a wild mix of theories about his identity. But have we finally figured out who the Somerton man really was? We sure think so. Tune in and find out the true identity of the man that was unidentified for 74 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On December 1st, 1948, the body of an unknown man was found on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, South Australia. Despite recent claimes that the identity of the individual, who would come to be known as the Somerton Man, has now been discovered, his story remians one of the most enduring mysteries of modern times. Go to twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On December 1, 1948, an unknown man was found lying dead on the sand on Somerton Beach next to the neighborhood of Glenelg, about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Adelaide, South Australia. He had no money or identification on him, the labels in his clothing were cut off, and his minimal possessions yielded no clues. Further adding to the mystery, a rolled-up scrap of paper with the Persian phrase "tamám shud," translating to "is over" or "is finished," was found in the man's watch pocket around the time of his autopsy. The scrap was later discovered torn from a copy of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a circa 11th-century collection of poems by Khayyam, known as "the Astronomer-Poet of Persia." The book found tossed into a car after a public appeal by the police appeared to have previous writing indentations on a page adjacent to the torn-out one, revealing a local phone number and text speculated to be a coded message. With no further clues as to the Somerton Man's identity other than an abandoned suitcase left at the Adelaide railway station, a plaster cast was made of the man's bust following the coroner's inquest, and the body was embalmed nine days after its discovery and buried. For almost 74 years, the mystery of the Somerton has intrigued authorities, amateur sleuths, and the general public, including physicist, Electrical and Electronic Engineering professor Dr. Derek Abbott. For over a decade, Dr. Abbott and his team of grad students at the University of Adelaide worked on cracking the code found in the Rubaiyat and attempting to arrange a genetic DNA analysis. In partnership with internationally recognized forensic genealogist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, Abbott and Fitzpatrick announced on July 26, 2022, that they have finally uncovered the identity of Australia's most famous "John Doe." Extracting DNA from chest hairs found in the Somerton Man's plaster cast has led them to a name and an occupation. But will this name lead to solving the remaining puzzle pieces? Pathologists at the time believed he was likely poisoned, but why, and by whom? Was there a Cold War connection, and why did he spend his last day in Adelaide? Circling back to the alternate name for this case, tamám shud, is this mystery really over, is it finished? Visit our webpage on this episode for a lot more information.
A caller prompts a conversation about the booming black market for airbags. It seems some power companies are using smart thermometers to mess with their customer's temperature settings. Over in Australia, multiple Conspiracy Realists are startled to find the infamous case of the Somerton Man might just be solved. All this and more in this week's listener mail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We kick off this episode by discussing the story of a young farmer who in the 1960s started to encounter odd balls of light surrounding his home. Frustrated and confused with the phenomena he decided to run one down in his car. Unfortunately for him, his rash actions resulted in a dramatic increase in the interactions with the unknown, culminating in him meeting human looking ETs and spending time in a hidden underground base in the Himalayan mountains. We also get an update on one of Australia's most unusual cold cases; the death of the Somerton man. Then for our Plus+ members we continue the theme of unusual reports from Australia and look into the story of a lost tribe who were said to be the descendants of a long ago shipwreck. Links The Bizarre Story of a Legendary “Underground Base”: Aliens, Government Projects and More…Maybe Year long Stay on ET Base Marc Grey Les Repas Ufologiques The Edge of Reality UFORN French ET Base Superstition Mountain Arizona US expert who worked on Somerton Man case says it was like solving a 'Sudoku puzzle' Somerton Man mystery ‘solved': Professor identifies man found on beach in 1948 Somerton Man cold case: The body-on-the-beach murder mystery Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ members. To join, click HERE. Great Australian Mysteries: Spine-tingling tales of disappearances, secrets, unsolved crimes and lost treasure 13th century cockatoo illustration shows Australia wasn't a 'dark continent', and trade flourished Maritime Exploration: Jean Binot Paulmier de Gonneville Bush Tucker Man The Dutch Colony in Central Australia The Dutch Settlement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did we hear about the Somerton Man case being solved? Yes. And now you will, too, on August 13th, 2022.
Part two of Somerton man is about to rock your world. In part one we got into all the nitty gritty with the discovery of his body and all the weird findings in the case afterwards. In part two we'll get into some wild twists and turns with possible descendants of the man, we're all going to fill out our punnett squares collectively, and we'll hear of a beautiful love match that Somerton man is partially responsible for. Liz Wakeford Youtube Channel ABC Australian Story 60 minutes segment with Kate Get your tickets to our virtual event, Gilded Gore! As always, thank you to our sponsors: ModernFertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.comMORBID Daily Harvest: Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/morbid to get up to forty dollars off your first box! Shopify: Go to SHOPIFY.com/morbid, ALL LOWERCASE, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. Fuzzy: Right now, Fuzzy is offering our listeners a FREE 7-Day Trial membership. Go to YourFuzzy.com/morbid today to sign up. Brickhouse nutrition: To help get you started, I got you 15% off your first order, plus… get another 10% off when you subscribe for recurring orders. Visit FieldofGreens.com and use promo code MORBID.
The Somerton Man case is one that has confounded Australia for almost 75 years now. It all started when an unidentifiable man was found dead on Somerton Beach. The man had no wallet, no form of ID, there was no name written inside of his clothing as would have been typical for the time. And it seemed like all of this was on purpose. Things in the case only got stranger when a tiny rolled up piece of paper was found in a hidden fob pocket in the man's jacket. The words on the paper read “Tamam Shud” and were later determined to have been ripped out of a book of poetry written in the 11th century: The Rubaiyat. In part one we'll dip our toes into the mystery and in part two Ash will be taking everyone to the deep end of the pool for a serious dive into who the heck this man could possibly be and what the heck happened to him. As always, thank you to our sponsors: Native: Go to Nativedeo.com/morbid, or use promo code morbid at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order. ShipStation: Sign up using promo code MORBID for a FREE 60-day trial today at ShipStation.com and start saving with every shipment. That's 2 whole months of discounted shipping, absolutely free! Noom: Start building better habits today. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MORBID Notion: Learn more and get started for free at notion.com/morbid Pretty Liter: Go to PrettyLitter.com and use code morbid to save twenty percent on your first order.
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