EPISODE 67 - The Somerton Man

Send us a Text Message.When 13 year old Nicholas Barclay disappeared into thin air, his family assumed the worst.But after 3 long years their prayers were answered.Nicholas Barclay had been found, safe and well. …. Or had he. Support the Show.Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.In this weeks BLAM we have a very interesting update on the Essex Murders case plus we have 4 creepy reddit stories for you all!These are stories of people that have come into contact with someone you do not want to meet in a dark alley!If you want to listen to this episode please help support our show and subscribe just $3 a month and get access to 2 additional BLAM episodes a week plus all the previous BLAMS.Link is down below.Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a Text Message.The Essex murders, also known as the Rettendon murders, were a series of high-profile gangland killings that took place in Essex, England in December 1995. The victims were three drug dealers - Tony Tucker, Patrick Tate, and Craig Rolfe - who were all associated with the criminal underworld in Essex.The murders were carried out in a remote farmyard road in Rettendon, Essex, where the victims were lured under the pretence of a drug deal. They were shot dead in a Range Rover parked in the lane, in what was later revealed to be a brutal execution-style killing.The Essex Boys murders sent shockwaves through the criminal underworld and the wider community in Essex. The killings were believed to be linked to a turf war between rival drug gangs vying for control of the lucrative drug trade in the region. The victims were known to be involved in drug trafficking and had connections to organized crime networks.The investigation into the Essex Boys murders was complex and challenging, as it involved unravelling a web of criminal activities and identifying those responsible for the killings. The police faced numerous obstacles, including a code of silence within the criminal underworld, which made it difficult to gather evidence and witness testimonies.However, after an extensive investigation, the police were able to make significant breakthroughs in the case. They identified a group of individuals who were believed to be responsible for the murders, including Jack Whomes and Michael Steele. Both Whomes and Steele were known associates of the victims and had ties to criminal organizations.In 1998, Whomes and Steele were arrested and charged with the murders of Tony Tucker, Patrick Tate, and Craig Rolfe. The trial that followed was highly publicized and captivated the nation. The prosecution presented evidence linking the defendants to the crime scene, including DNA and gunshot residue.Despite the evidence presented, Whomes and Steele maintained their innocence throughout the trial. They claimed that they were not present when the murders took place and that they were being framed by others involved in the criminal underworld. The defence argued that the police investigation was flawed and that there were inconsistencies in the evidence presented.After a lengthy trial, Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were found guilty of the murders and were sentenced to life imprisonment. However, their convictions were not without controversy. Over the years, there have been doubts raised about the reliability of the evidence and the credibility of some witnesses.ThSupport the Show.Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.To gain access to this episode and many others, subcribe to our podcast for just $3 a month.Kaspar Hauser (30 April 1812 – 17 December 1833) was a German youth who claimed to have grown up in the total isolation of a darkened cell. Hauser's claims, and his subsequent death from a stab wound, sparked much debate and controversy. Theories propounded at the time identified him as a member of the grand ducal House of Baden, hidden away because of royal intrigue.Other theories say he is a fraud.What do you think?Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a Text Message.Mary Bell is a British woman who gained notoriety for committing murders as a child in the 1960s. Born in 1957, Mary Bell was convicted of killing two young boys in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, when she was just 11 years old. The first victim, Martin Brown, was four years old and was found strangled in an abandoned house in May 1968. The second victim, Brian Howe, was three years old and was found strangled and mutilated in a wasteland in July 1968.Mary Bell was found guilty of manslaughter due to diminished responsibility, as it was determined that she had exhibited signs of psychopathy and had a troubled upbringing. She was sentenced to be detained at Her Majesty's pleasure, which is the juvenile equivalent of a life sentence. Bell was eventually released from prison in 1980 at the age of 23, and she has since lived under a series of pseudonyms to protect her identity.Support the Show.Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a Text Message.Grab yourself a cup of coffee, turn the lights down low and get yourself ready for some truely scary ghost stories.In this episode I tell Kate some of the creepiest ghost stories I could find. Do you believe ? Do you have a scary ghost story you want to share with us?Email is your scary stories and we will share them in the next campfire episode Support the Show.Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a Text Message.When you search your child’s room suspecting they may be involved in something dark, the last thing you think you will find is a severed head. But that is exactly what Brian Cohee’s mother found. Listen to this episode and be astounded with Brian’s response.Are monsters born or made?Support the Show.Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Ever wondered what if??? What if i had of missed the bus, how differently would that have affected my life?What if i hadn't of stumbled upon a man hiding in the bushes with a bag of dangerous items?In this BLAM we discuss real strange and creepy stories that have happened to people.Have a strange and creepy story you want us to include in the next episode then just get in touch and let us know!Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

Send us a Text Message.The Somerton Man, also known as the Tamam Shud case, is one of Australia's most enduring mysteries. In 1948, the body of an unidentified man was discovered on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, South Australia. The man was found lying on his back, with his head resting against the seawall, and his arms outstretched. Despite an extensive investigation, the man's identity and cause of death remain unknown to this day.The mystery deepened when a small piece of paper with the words "Tamam Shud" (meaning "ended" or "finished" in Persian) was found in a hidden pocket in the man's trousers. The paper was torn from a rare edition of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a book of Persian poetry. The book itself was later found in a nearby car, with a mysterious code written inside the back cover.Numerous theories have been put forward to explain the identity and circumstances surrounding the Somerton Man's death, but none have been proven. Some believe he was a spy, as the code found in the book has been suggested to be a code used by spies. Others believe he was involved in a love affair gone wrong, as a woman's phone number was found in the book as well. However, no one has been able to identify the woman or the man.In recent years, advancements in DNA technology have led to renewed efforts to solve the case. In 2019, the Somerton Man's body was exhumed in the hopes of extracting DNA samples that could be used to identify him. However, the results were inconclusive, and the mystery remains unsolved.Support the Show.Thank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!Subscribe to the show and get access to the BLAM episodes @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/subscribePlease follow us @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=abouthttps://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPlease subscribe to our channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featuredPlease support the show @https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/supportBuy us a coffee @https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpodUse this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726Much love

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