Nevada Recluse Dies Leaving Gold Hoard

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A recluse from Carson City, Walter Samaszko Jr., was discovered deceased in his home, with only $200 in his bank account at the time of death. However, while clearing his property for sale, officials uncovered gold bars and coins valued at approximately $7 million, hidden in boxes throughout the house and garage. Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover noted that no one was aware of Samaszko's significant gold hoard. Efforts to locate any next of kin have been challenging, with leads resulting in disconnected phone numbers. Questions arose regarding the source of Samaszko's wealth, especially since he also held $165,000 in stocks, suggesting he may have converted stock market gains into gold.
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A Carson City recluse whose body was found in his home at least a month after he died left only $200 in his bank account.

But as Walter Samaszko Jr.'s house was being cleared for sale, officials made a surprise discovery: gold bars and coins valued at $7 million.

"Nobody had any clue he was hoarding the gold," Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover told the Las Vegas Sun, adding it was found stored in boxes in the house and garage...

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/sep/18/nv-quiet-recluse-gold/
 
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I'm pretty sure I remember from a different article that was posted here on PF that there was a cousin they were trying to get in touch with.

Edit: Looks like it is in this article too, or maybe it was the same article. Hope they find her!
 
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So, the state gets it? :(

Apparently. Efforts to track down a next-of-kin lead to a disconnected phone#.

The big question is where the hell he got it all. He died with $165,000 in stocks, so maybe he made the 7 mil on the stock market and converted it to gold?
 

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