Treasure hunter freed from prison, still hiding shipwreck gold

Ohio treasure hunter and scientist Tommy Thompson, famed for discovering the ‘Ship of Gold’ wreck and recovering hundreds of gold coins worth millions, has been released from prison after nearly a decade. He was jailed for civil contempt for refusing to reveal the location of missing gold owed to about 160 investors who funded the expedition. Despite his release, Thompson remains tight-lipped about where the coins are, leaving investors unpaid and the gold’s whereabouts a mystery. The case highlights legal and ethical battles over deep-sea treasure, investor rights, and secrecy surrounding high-stakes recoveries.