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Treasure Hunter Freed After 10 Years, Hides Gold's Location

3/15/2026

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Tommy Thompson, a 73-year-old treasure hunter, was released from prison after serving ten years for contempt of court.
He refused to disclose the location of 500 gold coins from the 1857 wreck of the SS Central America, known as the Ship of Gold.
Thompson discovered the ship in 1988.
Investors filed lawsuits claiming they were owed money from a $50 million treasure sale.

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Story summary

Tommy Thompson, a 73-year-old treasure hunter, was released from prison after serving ten years for contempt of court.
He refused to disclose the location of 500 gold coins from the 1857 wreck of the SS Central America, known as the Ship of Gold.
Thompson discovered the ship in 1988.
Investors filed lawsuits claiming they were owed money from a $50 million treasure sale.