Cold Cases · The Strange Case
The Man on Somerton Beach
In 1948 a well-dressed stranger was found dead on an Australian beach, with the labels cut from his clothes and a scrap of poetry hidden in his pocket. It took 74 years to learn his name.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Cold Cases · The Strange Case
The Man on Somerton Beach
In 1948 a well-dressed stranger was found dead on an Australian beach, with the labels cut from his clothes and a scrap of poetry hidden in his pocket. It took 74 years to learn his name.
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