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Somerton Man ID Confirmed | Melbourne News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Summary
The Somerton Man mystery is finally solved—DNA from a bust confirms the body found on Adelaide’s beach in 1948 belongs to Carl “Charles” Webb. Professor Derek Abbott is 99.99% certain, ruling out wild scenarios like a long-lost twin. Police are wrapping up their report, expected to be submitted to the coroner soon, with an inquest likely by year’s end. While the cause of death remains elusive, identifying Webb closes the most haunting chapter of this decades-old case—though the enigmatic “Tamam Shud” note and other clues still linger, fueling the intrigue. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fb5f1039b94ee7f9