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Answer · Somerton Man (Tamam Shud)

He took poison deliberately, probably a cardiac glycoside or a hypnotic.

He took poison deliberately, probably a cardiac glycoside or a hypnotic.

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Where it stands

Most likelyIts tests partly supported it: three pieces of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • His history shows suicidal intent.
  • The organ findings fit a poison that 1948 toxicology could not detect.

What would rule it out

  • Evidence that he was moved or attacked, or a natural cause found in the remains.

Evidence 3 for · none against

The questions it answers

Most likelyHe took poison deliberately, probably a cardiac glycoside or a hypnotic

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). He took poison deliberately, probably a cardiac glycoside or a hypnotic. [Answer ANS0CVC23DC5VS0]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CVC23DC5VS0
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