$7 mil. in gold found in deceased Carson City man’s home
By Cy Ryan, Las Vegas Sun
CARSON CITY — Walter Samasko Jr., a recluse, died at home in May, but his body wasn’t discovered until June, when neighbors complained of the smell coming from his house.
There was only $200 in his bank account. But there was a $7 million surprise at home.
As the house was being cleaned for sale, officials discovered gold bars and gold coins stored in boxes in the garage and in the house.
The coins had been minted in such places as Mexico, England, Austria and South Africa. Some dated to 1872.
There were so many coins that Carson City Clerk Alan Glover used a wheelbarrow to haul the gold to his truck and deposit it for safekeeping.