The Somerton Man | How a 74-Year-Old Mystery Was Finally Solved

The Somerton Man mystery is one of the world’s most famous cold cases — finally solved after 74 years. In 1948, an unidentified man was found dead on a quiet Australian beach. No name. No identification. And a mysterious note hidden in his pocket. For more than 70 years, the case of the Somerton Man remained one of the world’s most famous unsolved mysteries. Investigators searched for answers, followed countless theories, and reached dead ends again and again. Until modern science finally changed everything. In this documentary, we explore the full story of the Somerton Man — from the day his body was discovered, to the strange clues left behind, and the breakthrough that finally revealed his identity after 74 years. This video is presented for educational and informational purposes, using publicly available and royalty-free materials. This documentary is intended for historical and educational discussion.