Professor Identifies Mysterious Body Found On Beach In 1948 As Carl Charles Webb
The fascinating case of the Somerton Man has puzzled researchers for decades. The man’s body was found propped up against the sea wall at Somerton Beach in Adelaide on 1 December 1948. Inside his pocket were the printed words “Tamam Shud,” which means “it’s over” in Persian. He had an unsmoked cigarette resting on his chest, his hair was perfectly in place and his double jacket was pressed and in perfect condition....