Killers, Cults and Queens

The Somerton Man Mystery: Unraveling Australia's Greatest Cold Case

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🕵️‍♀️ Unraveling the Mystery of the Somerton Man: Who Was He? 🕵️‍♂️

Hello, Nikki and Cheryl's Detective Agency speaking, how can we direct your call today? This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl channel their inner detectives—donning their brat green uniforms—as they dive into one of the most baffling cold cases in history: the mysterious death of the Somerton Man. What really happened that fateful morning on Somerton Beach? 🤔 Why did investigators hire a taxidermist? And what’s the true meaning behind the cryptic phrase ‘Tamam Shud’?

Join us as we investigate how a body went unidentified for decades and uncover the chilling twists in this unsolved case.

Tune in to this gripping episode of Killers, Cults and Queens and help Nikki and Cheryl crack the case! 🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♂️

This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains discussions of suicide, mental illness, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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