Transient with Lot of Cash

[kc7rad]

Maybe someone there can look into this...

Was looking through my notes yesterday and came across a semi-substantiated story (you may know how those work out) about a transient who fell very ill. While preparing to take him to hospital, it was discovered his jacket was stuffed with money. Most accounts say he had nearly $100K cash (although if true, it was likely less). Reportedly he told those trying to help him that there was more buried in the woods. He died shortly thereafter. This supposedly happened in the late 60's or 70's in New Boston, IL.

Searching for records about this on-line is near impossible. Maybe this is a good one for someone local there.

-Ken

 

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[mr_larry]

I read a story in the SF Chronicle about a similar situation, but without the part of "more buried in the woods." I recall a story about a homeless guy who was taken to the hospital where he later died. As the doctors were removing his clothes, they noticed bills sticking out of his jacket. At the end of it all, they found nearly $100,000 in cash stuffed in his jacket. I recall reading the story in the paper maybe 10 years ago or so.

 

[Joe Hoo?]

Maybe someone there can look into this...

Was looking through my notes yesterday and came across a semi-substantiated story (you may know how those work out) about a transient who fell very ill. While preparing to take him to hospital, it was discovered his jacket was stuffed with money. Most accounts say he had nearly $100K cash (although if true, it was likely less). Reportedly he told those trying to help him that there was more buried in the woods. He died shortly thereafter. This supposedly happened in the late 60's or 70's in New Boston, IL.

Searching for records about this on-line is near impossible. Maybe this is a good one for someone local there.

-Ken
New Boston here i come.............. HH