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The Treasure Hunt That Captivated Thousands and Killed Five

THE SEARCHERS

After eccentric Santa Fe art dealer Forrest Fenn buried a trove of loot purportedly worth $1 million and wrote a book full of clues, the obsessives were unleashed.

Lewis Beale

Published Jun. 6 2021 5:14AM EDT

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Lewis Beale

Lewis Beale

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