What This Couple Found in Their Basement Made Them Contact the FBI!
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It was not just about renovation now; the couple felt like they were in a game of Jumanji, and in order to return to normal lives, they had to find all such hidden treasure. Till this point, unboxing archaic briefcases was a fun activity, but this scenario was different and difficult!
The tiny white door held no hot water tanks behind it! Instead, it appeared like a special room leading to another series of unanswered secrets! The couple felt deceived by their dealer, and things turned from funny to spooky in no time!
Beginning of a Surprise
We all jump out of joy on finding a lost necklace in an old jacket’s pocket or that missing piece of a jigsaw puzzle under our couch. But no one expects to discover anything behind a chipping wall, do we? We are not sure if we should feel relieved or scared for this house’s owners, although they were extremely shocked!
Once the husband started to remove the wallpaper, he saw some mysterious drawings and writings behind it. At a closer look, the couple observed that these sketches were not random but a lead for next secrets.
Stuck Up Above
The husband-wife pair checked their house’s ceiling further and saw that there was an object stuck between two adjacent rafters. It required some strength and bravery to pull out something completely unknown. Luckily, the man had both and took charge of this unusual situation.
We are glad that he thought of documenting all his activities on camera amidst all this chaos. Focusing on the image, you will notice that he found a mysterious tin suitcase in there. It might look very small, but then sometimes, what our eyes see may not be entirely accurate.
A Mystery Box!
Either previous owners of the house kept the rustic green case there, or some mischievous kids might have hidden this box so that none finds it, but it seems like they forgot the container here. When the new owner lifted it, he was surprised by how heavy it was.
For a moment, he hoped it to be filled with gold coins or precious stones. No matter how excited he felt for a big reveal, he knew opening anything as mysterious as this required caution and patience. He took a deep breath and decided to move further with his investigation.
What’s In It?
Moments before opening the box, the man called his wife, who had gone on a break, and asked her to join him. She quickly came down to see her husband excitedly holding the old suitcase.
Its contents were unknown, so he thought it was safe to have someone around if things went haywire. After all, insects could have been breeding in there! Before moving ahead, both husband and wife took turns and guessed what could be inside. We believe they placed bets on correct answers to diffuse some tension and make the reveal a fun event!
Just Imagine!
Imagine yourself in a similar situation and think – what would you have done here? Would you have been brave enough to keep moving forward like the courageous young couple, or would you have let things be and finished your work?
In all honesty, temptations are hard to resist! Even though the pair were experiencing multiple emotions altogether, their curiosity did not let them stop mid-way. They wanted to seek answers no matter what. Fun fact – on some levels, people get paid to discover such unique things like – fossils, gemstones, or ancient scriptures.
All This for Nothing?
The fact that someone left their belonging in a basement and never returned to retrieve it also meant that its content might not be of significance. So possibly, the husband and wife were getting excited about nothing! It could just have been an ordinary box with some old newspaper cuttings or discarded clothes.
Having said so, they tried to make one last guess before opening the mysterious box. The wife tried shaking it, but no specific noise came out of it. Was it empty or completely full – what do you reckon?
Unboxing
This duo’s emotions can easily be compared to a child’s, who is about to open his Christmas presents. There was a lot of suspense, thrill, drama, and a possibility of finding happiness at long last or maybe not!
To find answers to all such questions, they finally decided to unbox this mysterious, yet intriguing case. First, the couple brushed off all the dust and cobwebs off with that cute banana-shaped brush you see in the picture and slowly opened its lock. What they saw next only filled their hearts with more suspicion.
Christmas in July!
Seeing a lot of wax paper in one small suitcase, the wife felt relieved that there was nothing dangerous, but simultaneously, she and her husband were a little disappointed as well. They were tired of all the guessing, so the husband started to unwrap what was inside those waxy papers immediately, only to find out that it was all cash!
Though speechless over this discovery, they picked up each bundle one by one and took a closer look. Finding some old currency must have been the last thing on their minds, but it sure was an incredible early Christmas present!
News Was Out!
Word spread out like bushfire about this treasure hunt, and the husband-wife duo had become quite famous in nearby areas. They even got some interviews lined up, and in one of them, the spouse admitted that finding thousands of unclaimed dollars in their basement was indeed a highlight of their life.
Never before had they found a single dollar like this, and all of a sudden, a stack of money that is not even theirs made them feel lucky! There were multiple bundles of twenty dollar bills! It was exciting and funny, but now rose even more questions than before.
Put on Your Detective Hats
Judging by the looks, it was safe to assume that the stack probably belonged to an era when even a single dollar meant a lot of money. Not wanting to stop at assumptions, the duo dug deeper and wanted to determine the exact timing.
Hidden in one corner, luckily, there was an old newspaper clipping that helped answer some more queries. We bet, at this moment, they must have felt like real-life Sherlock and Watson! Indeed, paying attention to details is an essential life skill we must all have.
A Gift From 1951
The newspaper’s material had turned yellow, and creases made a few cuts here and there, but thankfully time did not affect its crucial details. It was dated March 25, 1951, and was published by ‘Cleveland Plain Dealer.’ They were amazed by how old these particulars were.
They looked back at their stack and further observed some star bills as well – a type of currency that never made it to the market. It could have been possible that the owner of this case worked at a bank and might have been stealing from his workplace? Things were getting out of hand now!
One Great Haul
It was indeed a lot of money that needed to be evaluated as soon as possible. For this purpose, the perplexed couple hired an attorney to measure what this stack of cash was worth as per the market back then.
It was hard for both of them to hold their excitement as they got to know the total amount, which was around $23,000. After a quick celebration, they realized it was time for them to resume the renovation process or better call it a treasure hunt and also continue going back to their respective jobs.
It’s Happening Again
The couple had just begun to normalize their daily routine, unaware of the fact that there’s another surprise that might change their lives forever! They were shocked to see another case stuffed behind a wooden panel, which was heavier than their first case.
Just like before, there was curiosity all around! Since everything was happening precisely like before, there was also a possibility that the second case also had money in it. Lucky couple – all we ever find is mouse traps and piles of old clothes in our basements!
Finders Keeper
This time, the couple’s guess was right – the second case also had bills in it, including fifties and hundreds this time! Of course, all these savings belonged to someone else, but since they have forgotten it here for more than four-five decades, the suitcase had new masters.
This discovery was no less than a miracle for an ordinary pair who had many responsibilities on their heads and fewer hands to take care of them. They were relieved to have found a sum of $45,000, which would take care of their mortgage. With happy thoughts, all went back to work!
Third Time’s A Charm?
Finding hidden things had become a casual affair in this house. As the couple started redecorating the second floor, they discovered a door never seen or used before. It was a disturbing moment, unlike their previous happy ones!
It was only fair to hope the entire room to be filled with rolls of unclaimed wealth! But soon, one of them realized that before purchasing this house, their realtor informed them about a similar hidden door that was used to keep water heaters. Both wondered if he meant this was it or yet another mystery!
Level Up
It was not just about renovation now; the couple felt like they were in a game of Jumanji, and in order to return to normal lives, they had to find all such hidden treasure. Till this point, unboxing archaic briefcases was a fun activity, but this scenario was different and difficult!
The tiny white door held no hot water tanks behind it! Instead, it appeared like a special room leading to another series of unanswered secrets! The couple felt deceived by their dealer, and things turned from funny to spooky in no time!
Entering A Maze
It was a medium-sized room, with some old furniture, a bookrack, and a carpeted floor. The husband went inside alone to do further inspection while his wife waited outside. Going ahead, he found some more disturbing things!
In one corner, he noticed there was another black door, which had tight security on it. The pair had been living here for a couple of years now and felt utterly disheartened by these hidden facts about their own property! All their calls to the realtor went unanswered, probably because he saw it coming!
Secret Inside A Secret
Due to a coded lock system, it became evident that either someone did some sinister activities here or hid something of high value. The man ran downstairs to grab some tools which could help unlock this door. Using all his body’s force, he pounded the door with a hammer, and bang, it was a triumphant hit!
With each move, things were getting serious! They observed that the room was purposefully made soundproof with a tarp all over. It also had a small safe with yet another briefcase and a note. No doubt, this could make a great Hollywood thriller one day!
Trust Your Instincts
Since the duo had become habitual of finding old briefcases everywhere, they chose to examine a familiar item first. But because of such intense circumstances, they felt uncertain and paused before taking any decision. Their fun restoration project had turned out as a suspicious event, and things were getting really complicated!
Trusting their inner voice, he opened the brown box, and as expected, he found some bills from other countries. Additionally, it included a blue jewelry box with two rings, two leather watches, and four 1 oz silver bars. Now the question was – who could have left not one but three valuable boxes behind?!
What’s Next?
After exploring these prized possessions, the couple was left hungry for more! It had become their mission to find all such hidden gems, once and for all. Fortunately, they photographed all this on their cameras, or else what they saw next would have been impossible to believe!
The handwritten note contained only two words, but it was enough to scare anyone for their life and make them run on their toes. Probably, the person who hid jewelry and cash in all these places wanted to ward off thieves or new owners, or it had layered meanings to it, after all!
Cry for Help
Claiming all the money found in the basement was alright, but this Sentry safe reeked of danger! It had all started to smell fishy by now! That note even left the husband and wife feeling intimidated, and instinctively he thought of calling for help. It was not safe anymore to go on with these discoveries all by themselves!
The husband could not sit still, till the officers arrived and continued with his tireless search. He got his hands on some more things that left him profoundly sweating with more fear.
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