Treasure Hunt Cover-Up Accusations

Six years after Forrest Fenn’s treasure hunt ended, a woman is alleging the whole thing was a staged setup, claiming the 2020 “finder” didn’t truly win and that a Santa Fe author is secretly involved in a cover-up. A judge has issued a restraining order against her, Barbara Andersen, to stop her from contacting writer Douglas Preston, whom she says has been messaging her for years, promising to reveal her as the real solver and hand her the treasure. Preston denies all claims, calling them delusional and saying he simply wants peace, while his lawyer insists the situation is sad but not his client’s fault. Andersen also accuses Preston of ghostwriting Fenn’s books, including the one containing the famous treasure hunt poem — a quest that drew thousands, some of whom suffered tragic fates. Preston has sued for stalking and harassment, citing threats and her showing up at his home, and claims she spread false accusations to his circle. Andersen counters that Preston has been in contact with her and plans to prove her claims with evidence. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98b016b7b0d420fa