Case 2
The Somerton Man
Case 2
The Somerton Man
On the first of December 1948, the body of a man was located along the seawall of Somerton Beach, just near Adelaide in South Australia.
At first, the police thought it was going to be a straightforward matter, but as the weeks and months went on, it became apparent that this case was anything but straightforward.
To this day we don’t know who he is, we don’t know where he came from, and we don’t know how he died.
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Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
EPISODE RESEARCH AND NARRATION:
Episode researched and narrated by Anonymous Host
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
BOOKS:
The Unknown Man – book by Gerry Feltus
Tamam Shud: The Somerton Man Mystery – by Kerry Greenwood
IMAGES:
Image of the code found in the Somerton Man’s pocket – by Australian police, via Wikimedia Commons
On the first of December 1948, the body of a man was located along the seawall of Somerton Beach, just near Adelaide in South Australia.
At first, the police thought it was going to be a straightforward matter, but as the weeks and months went on, it became apparent that this case was anything but straightforward.
To this day we don’t know who he is, we don’t know where he came from, and we don’t know how he died.
______
Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
EPISODE RESEARCH AND NARRATION:
Episode researched and narrated by Anonymous Host
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
BOOKS:
The Unknown Man – book by Gerry Feltus
Tamam Shud: The Somerton Man Mystery – by Kerry Greenwood
IMAGES:
Image of the code found in the Somerton Man’s pocket – by Australian police, via Wikimedia Commons
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