Treasure Seekers: Brutal Truth

After defeating the Incas, Spain had controlled Lima since the 16th century. In the next few centuries, the Spanish accumulated a gigantic amount of wealth, which they stored in Lima up until 1820. A revolt forced the Spanish to evacuate and transport their treasure to Mexico for safekeeping, and this was estimated at between $12 million and $60 million dollars. The Commander of the Mary Dear, Captain William Thompson, was in charge of transporting the treasure, but temptation is a powerful feeling. He and his crew killed the guards and headed for Cocos Island, where they allegedly buried the treasure. They were then captured and killed, all apart from Thompson and his first mate, who agreed to show the Spanish where the treasure was buried. Upon arrival at Cocos Island, the two managed to escape into the jungle and were never seen again, and the treasure was never found.