What is the Gold and Greed Netflix Documentary?
The Gold and Greed Netflix documentary releases on March 27, 2025. This 3-part series dives into the Forrest Fenn Treasure Hunt and the dramatic events—both good and bad—that unfolded during the search for the hidden gold in the Rocky Mountains.
The Forrest Fenn treasure hunt began in the fall of 2010, captivating searchers for over a decade. Treasure hunters meticulously analyzed a poem that was said to contain nine clues, which, if correctly solved, would lead to a chest filled with gold, artifacts, and other valuable relics.
When was the Forrest Fenn Treasure Found?
In June 2020, Forrest Fenn announced that the treasure was found—the hunt over. But the story didn’t end there. The solution to the poem wasn’t revealed, and the finder initially remained anonymous. Lawsuits followed, involving not only the Fenn family but others connected to the hunt. None of them held. But what should have been a triumphant conclusion became a tangled and messy aftermath.
Who Found the Forrest Fenn Treasure Chest?
Sadly, in September of 2020, Forrest Fenn passed. Soon after the name of the finder of Forrest’s chest was revealed: Jack Stuef. I had the opportunity to ask him Six Questions about his discovery of the Forrest Fenn’s Treasure. Although Jack shared a lot, he did not share exactly where he found the chest in the Six Questions. But as more and more time passed, the evidence pointed towards it being hidden near Nine Mile Hole in Yellowstone National Park – across the Madison River.
What Happened to the Forrest Fenn Treasure?
Jack decided to sell the Forrest Fenn treasure chest – which then in December of 2022 – many of the items were auctioned off. Justin Posey came forth as the buyer of the chest. It was a pleasure to ask him Six Questions about the Chase as well.
The Netflix documentary features Justin, and other searchers for the Forrest Fenn treasure chest.
Is A Netflix Treasure Hunt Planned?
Netlfix also seems to be featuring the release of another treasure hunt – which will include a few items from the original Forrest Fenn treasure chest.
Beyond the Map’s Edge – by Justin Posey – is a book (available on Amazon) – with clues to find a hidden treasure – somewhere in the American West. This hunt will launch when the Netflix Documentary airs – on March 27.
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