Mystery of the Somerton Man - Tamam Shud

The discovery of a corpse in 1948 on the beach in Australia creates a frenzy circulating rumours about the identity of the unknown man. In his pocket was a slip of paper with the phrase “Tamam Shud,” translating to “it is ended.” The authorities investigation was met with dead ends and more questions. Theories about his identity range from being a Cold War spy, a time traveler, or even a victim of alien abduction.

Parcasters - If this mysterious death piqued your interest, check out Richard and Molly’s other podcast GONE, that covered Michael Rockefeller’s disappearance and potential cannibalization. Listen now at parcast.com/gone

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