The Mysterious Somerton Man

The story of the unknown man found on a beach in Adelaide.

In most cases, the police have some hint or a clue to help solve the mystery. They are rarely left completely baffled, especially with the advancements in DNA analysis. Unfortunately, this has not been the case with the mysterious Somerton man.

The case occurred in Adelaide, Australia, in December 1948, when a body was discovered on the first day of summ…