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Jan 2018
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03. The Treasure Hunter (Tommy Thompson)

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An incredible discovery of sunken treasure leads to a manhunt for the person who investigators have called "one of the smartest fugitives ever". Prelude: A millionaire art dealer named Forrest Fenn releases clues pertaining to the location of a hidden treasure chest. –––-–---------------------------------------- PATREON: Patreon.com/Swindled DONATE: Swindled ... Show More
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