The Mystery of the Somerton Man - December 1 2024

Morning Cup of Murder

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.

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