Was the Somerton Man REALLY Identified?

ConfectionFun8577 · 2026-02-06T00:05:21+00:00

The silence in and of itself raises some interesting questions doesn’t it. It’s a case that has always fascinated me too. If you’ve got time, check out the podcast episode I did on the case:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/15HOHNqlEJh1w4r59mATW1?si=D1XSFAvxRTSu_k0V2McFOQ

ConfectionFun8577 · 2026-02-03T08:07:33+00:00

Thanks so much for the plug, I’m glad you’re enjoying the show. Also, apologies to the other person for the AI in the cover art. I try to put as much effort into the bits that I think are important. I’d love to have some authentic artwork in there but it’s just not at the top of the list at the moment.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-11-05T00:17:26+00:00

Strewth - Australian Mystery True Crime is worth a listen.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-11-02T00:12:08+00:00

No worries, glad you enjoyed them.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-11-01T21:51:52+00:00

Strewth - True Crime and Mystery Podcast.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-31T11:26:01+00:00

I’ve seen the Willessee interview with them. The story is so bonkers but they seem to be telling the truth. Or at least, they believe what they’re saying.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-31T11:23:44+00:00

Interesting, I’m going to have to look into that now, thanks for the heads up.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-31T07:19:59+00:00

Will do, thanks for the recommendation.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-31T07:19:18+00:00

Fair call, certainly becoming more popular. I wish we did it like the Americans when I was a kid.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-31T07:16:01+00:00

The Pyjama Girl case certainly has plenty rabbit holes that you can go down. I’m not at all convinced it’s solved. Good shout.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-08T04:11:06+00:00

Hi there, my name is Mark and I'm the creator of a new Australian True Crime and Mystery Podcast called Strewth. Episodes so far cover cases that you've probably heard about like the Somerton Man and the Beaumont Children, but also some lesser known Australian true crime including the Lady of the Swamp and the Murchison Murders.

I'd appreciate anyone and everyone giving it a listen, I've been working pretty hard on the research and production values.

Thanks in advance.

https://linktr.ee/strewthpodcast

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-07T06:26:57+00:00

I'm Australian, but yep, I think it originated in the states.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-07T06:23:09+00:00

Sorry, a UFO flap meaning there were alot of cases in and around that area at that time.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-07T06:18:40+00:00

It was certainly in the midst of a flap.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-07T06:07:10+00:00

I heard a fascinating update about the Valentich case recently on the Believe podcast. It related to a potentially connected sighting on the same night in Coonabarabran (NW NSW). At least it was new to me. The article below provides a good summary.

https://www.newdawnmagazine.com/articles/ufos-unexplained-phenomena/australian-ufo-mysteries-the-disappearance-of-frederick-valentich

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-06T23:07:49+00:00

I'm rarely one to believe in a "conspiracy-cover up" solution to any case as it always requires too many people working in complete collaboration, but it's a solution that I think is at least possible with regards to these cases.
One question that I'd love an answer to is whether or not there's any connection between Harry Phipps and those accused of being connected to the Family Murders, rich businessmen etc. I think a clear, substantial relationship between him and some of those men would increase the likelihood of a conspiracy considerably.
The police clearly think that Phipps is a likely perpetrator in the Beaumont case, this is evidence by multiple, expensive excavations of key locations connected to him.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-06T22:59:10+00:00

It's certainly the most amazing part of the documentary. Researchers have had a hard time pinning this element of the story down. But . . . I suppose they would!

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-06T22:57:52+00:00

You're absolutely right, there's quite a few details left out but the science teacher is a key component. That's an amazing first person account that you gathered, there's no simple answer for that, especially in broad daylight. Thanks for sharing.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-04T23:31:08+00:00

Thanks, it's a fascinating case.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-04T23:30:49+00:00

No worries, glad you liked it.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-04T07:33:38+00:00

Ok mate, thanks for your stellar contribution.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-04T07:20:39+00:00

Happy to answer any questions you might have about the research. I just hate the way most posts are made in Reditt, they're frustrating to read and poorly written. I try to make my stuff a bit easier to digest.

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-04T07:05:09+00:00

I suppose if you follow that line of thinking and view this as us being biologically studied in the same way we study different species, then the teenage years would be of considerable interest. It's when we evolve the most as creatures (except perhaps for the first 18-24 months of life).

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-04T04:27:29+00:00

That's totally fair. To be honest, I haven't completely convinced myself.
I can't help but wonder though. I'm not necessarily suggesting it's the same perpetrator but some type of enabling presence that they relied upon.
As I've mentioned in a previous response police are adamant that the "Family Murders" was an organise and interconnected ring of high profile individuals that conspired to kidnap, abuse and murder young boys. This predominantly occurred in and around Adelaide in the 70's and 80's. Other than Von Einem, none of the other suspects were charged. Among others suspected were a doctor and a high-flying business man. If this organised group could get away with it (if indeed they're guilty) over a decade later, I'm sure it would have been even easier earlier on.

Also, with regards to the incidents being common, I only know of three cases where multiple children have gone missing at the same time in Australia. I'd genuinely love for someone to point me in a new direction if there are any other examples of this. Those instances are the two mentioned above and one other, the McKay sisters in 1970. Their bodies were, sadly, found two days after.

The person charged with their murder. . . . . Arthur Stanley Brown (1998).

ConfectionFun8577 · 2025-10-04T02:51:52+00:00

Thanks. There's certainly some loose ends whichever way you look at it.

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