Treasure Hunter's Hidden Secrets

Treasure Hunter's Hidden Secrets

In 2000, American treasure hunter Tommy Thompson successfully found millions of dollars' worth of gold coins from the SS Central America. He then went on the run, refusing to pay his debts, and now claims to have memory loss regarding the location of 500 hidden gold coins while serving time in jail (as of July 2023).

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