I have a interest in treasure stories. In this case I read the story. Made a trip to the area to look it over and that was that.
After all at that time I was a Police veteran of 25 years. I conduct searches based on some fact. It was lacking in this case.
I did a good turn for someone. Through that good turn I found out 2 bars were found. Now hidden under the finders bed. Needless to say that was the beginning of a long investigation and search on my part. I applied my skills as a investigator and crime scene tech to my search
Making blanket statements that treasure stories are this and that is foolish. You in the wrong hobby. If you find a story that interest you and can back it up with some fact go for it. You never know what you may find.
In the 1890's the Silver King mine in Arizona was in full swing. Had it own town. That town is now in ruin. Mine is still there. A close friend who was on the Legend show with me owns 1/4 of that mine. Many stories of lost and stollen bars of silver were told over the years. Many said its all bull. He called me a few months back. Said come over I want to show you something.
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Guess there was something to those legends!