Crimes of the Past
we dive deep into the lost, overlooked, and unsolved cases that history left behind. From chilling murders and mysterious disappearances to bizarre scandals buried in time, we uncover the true stories that never made the headlines—or were deliberately erased.
Join us as we unravel long-forgotten mysteries, explore strange and eerie cases, and shine a light on the crimes that history tried to forget.
Crimes of the Past
The Somerton Man: Australia’s Most Famous Cold Case
The Somerton Man case is Australia’s most famous cold case. In 1948, a man was found dead on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, with no ID and all labels removed from his clothes. A hidden note reading “Tamam Shud” (meaning “ended” in Persian) was found in his pocket, linking to a rare book with a mysterious code. Despite decades of speculation involving spies, poison, and secret affairs, his identity remained unknown until 2022, when DNA analysis identified him as Carl Webb, a Melbourne engineer. The cause of his death, however, remains unsolved.