

Daniel Barbarisi
Daniel Barbarisi is a senior editor at The Athletic. His second book, Chasing the Thrill, will be published by Knopf. He lives with his wife and two sons outside Boston.
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In an excerpt from his book ‘Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America’s Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt,’ journalist and searcher Daniel Barbarisi recounts how he got to open Fenn’s chest and examine what was inside
The decade-long hunt captured the world's attention, but when it finally ended in June, everyone still wanted to know: Who had solved the mystery? This week, as legal proceedings threaten his anonymity, a 32-year-old medical student is ready to go on the record.