Two witnesses have come forward to share what they heard and saw during the FBI's 2018 operation to recover a cache of Civil War-era gold in Pennsylvania. The witnesses describe hearing loud clanking noises and seeing a loaded armored truck, contradicting the FBI's claim that the operation came up empty. The treasure hunter who led the FBI to the potential burial site also believes that the gold was secretly excavated and taken away. The FBI denies these claims and insists that no gold or evidence was found. The witnesses' accounts raise questions about the FBI's timeline and add intrigue to the ongoing saga. The treasure hunter is now seeking to partner with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for a new excavation in the area.
According to the witnesses, the FBI's search for buried Civil War-era treasure in Pennsylvania took place under mysterious circumstances. The witnesses' accounts support the treasure hunter's contention that the FBI conducted a secret overnight dig for the gold, despite the warrant limiting work to daytime hours. The witnesses claim to have heard and seen signs of activity before the designated time, including a convoy of unmarked black SUVs and armored trucks leaving the area. One of the trucks appeared to be heavily loaded, further fueling suspicions of a successful excavation.
The FBI, however, denies the presence of armored trucks during the operation and maintains that no gold or evidence was found. The conflicting narratives between the witnesses, the treasure hunter, and the FBI raise questions about the credibility of the FBI's claim and the possibility of a cover-up. The treasure hunter continues to pursue legal action against the FBI, seeking to challenge their findings and uncover the truth about the potential Civil War gold.
The legend of a lost gold shipment from the Civil War has captivated treasure hunters for generations, and the FBI's dig was based on sophisticated testing that suggested the presence of gold. The witnesses' accounts not only challenge the FBI's narrative but also add new layers of intrigue to the ongoing legal battle over the excavation. The treasure hunter's plan to partner with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for a new excavation further highlights the significance of this case and the continued pursuit of the elusive Civil War gold.
In a separate investigation, the FBI is now looking into the potential sale of stolen treasures from the British Museum in the United States. Last year, the London museum reported that over 1,000 items, including jewelry, gems, and Greek pottery, had been stolen, missing, or damaged. The FBI has contacted individuals who bought items on eBay, including a man in New Orleans who purchased two gems. The museum has accused a former curator, Peter Higgs, of stealing and damaging artifacts. The FBI has likely helped recover 268 items sold to a Washington collector on eBay. The museum's failure to properly catalog all eight million items in its collection made it easier for thefts to go undetected [075ac0b4].