In 1948, an unidentified man was found dead on a beach in South Australia, well dressed, carrying no ID, and concealing a cryptic message that would puzzle investigators for generations. In this episode of Clues, Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore break down the mystery of The Somerton Man, examining the missing clothing tags, baffling autopsy results, an uncrackable code, and long-standing theories involving espionage and undetectable poison. After more than 75 years of speculation and dead ends, modern DNA testing finally pointed to a name, but does solving his identity truly explain how and why he died? Some crimes are solved by a single clue — one overlooked fingerprint, a missing puzzle piece, or a detail hiding in plain sight. Clues, a Crime House Original from PAVE Studios, takes you deep into the world of notorious crimes and forensic breakthroughs. If you're obsessed with forensic twists, cold cases, and the relentless pursuit of justice— hit subscribe and uncover your next true crime obsession. New video episodes drop every Wednesday! #Clues #CluesPodcast #MorganAbsher #KaelynMoore #Crime #CrimePodcast #PAVEStudios #TrueCrimeStories #TheSomertonMan Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Clues Podcast 02:43 The Night of November 30, 1948 06:27 Clue #1: The Somerton Man's Clothing 09:22 Clue #2: The Somerton Man's Personal Items 11:22 Clue #3: The Autopsy Results 17:51 Clue #4: Post-Autopsy Photographs 22:25 Clue #5: His Suitcase 27:16 Clue #6: Tamam Shud 29:45 Clue #7: Possible Poisons 33:19 Clue #8: The Chemist's Rubaiyat 35:45 The Uncrackable Code and Theories 41:31 Clue #9: The Adelaide Phone Number 47:05 Prosper Thompson 52:39 Clue #10: Robin's Features 57:02 Clue #11: Hair DNA 1:03:41 Identity Revealed: Carl Webb 1:07:29 Further Theory? 1:09:59 Missing Person of the Week: John Tucson Doe 1998 Subscribe to never miss a moment!: https://www.youtube.com/@CluesPod?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT CLUES: Hosted by Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore, Clues unpacks the cases that gripped the world—from chilling murders to serial killers. Each episode dissects the evidence, retraces investigative breakthroughs, and follows the trail of clues that cracked the case—or left it hauntingly unsolved. Clues is a Crime House original, powered by PAVE Studios. WHERE TO LISTEN: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0EdKvs7lvnDVgh0MQE1jis?si=db954dfff5e94950 Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clues-with-morgan-absher-and-kaelyn-moore/id1792283951 STAY CONNECTED WITH CLUES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cluespodcast Follow Morgan: http://www.instagram.com/morgsyabsher Follow Kaelyn: http://www.instagram.com/itskaelynmoore ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Clues Podcast. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 Clues Podcast Australia's Most Puzzling John Doe: The Somerton Man | Clues Pod https://www.youtube.com/@CluesPod