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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — 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.

 

Well, the good news is that this guy was discreet enough that no one suspected he had Fort Knox in his basement. The bad news is, no one he cared about was able to come and get it before the .gov caught on to it.

Anyone else kinda get reminded of ‘Second Hand Lions’ by this?