A middle-aged couple from Ohio was in the middle of renovating their entire house when they came across something incredible. The 40-year-olds couldn’t believe what they were seeing. The first two floors of the house had just been completed. They were just about to begin working in the basement which was the last part of their project. The couple had absolutely no idea what they were going to find during these renovations. They started tearing down the plywood and getting the demolition underway. However, that’s when they caught sight of something rather odd under all the rubble… What could it have been?
Demolition In Progress
As they were making progress with tearing down the plywood, the couple notices something from the corner of their eyes. As soon as they got a glimpse of the object, they knew they had to investigate it. The two never would have expected it to be something that would require the FBI to get involved. Still, the couple moved closer to the item. They wanted to figure out what it actually was.
Demolition In Progress
Chipping Away
They then decided to move on a start picking away at the walls. That’s when they found out that there was graffiti sprayed all across the walls as well. The entire basement seemed to have been hiding some kind of secret. What could it have all meant? Was there something going on in the basement before the couple even moved into the house? Who did the house belong to before them?
Chipping Away
A House Full Of Secrets
The husband truly couldn’t believe what he was seeing. As he was tearing away at the old wallpaper, he discovered something behind it all. There was graffiti as well as multiple drawings. He definitely didn’t expect to find what was to come. Little did he and his wife know that there was about to be a series of events that would unfold in front of them. What was drawn on the walls behind the wallpaper?
A House Full Of Secrets
Stuck In The Ceiling
There was something strange stuck between the subfloor and the roofing of the basement. As the husband moved closer to it, he tried figuring out what the object could have been. That’s when he noticed that it was perfectly built in between the rafters. Somehow, he was determined enough to free the object and take it out. He wanted to take a look at it from up close. As he held it, he didn’t understand what it was doing there.
Stuck In The Ceiling
Found Something Strange
As the couple moved along with the renovations, they didn’t completely notice their surroundings. They kept on doing the chores they needed to do, tearing away the old to replace it all with the new. Throughout the whole thing, however, the couple made sure to capture the process on camera. They wanted to keep all these photos as memories of their home. Thankfully, they thought to document the ordeal.
Found Something Strange
Mysterious Suitcase
As the husband started to demolish the ceiling, some of the other structures and walls had already been torn down. As he was working, the object seemed to be getting closer and closer to him. After looking carefully, he realized the large and heavy object was in fact a suitcase. It seemed to be very bulky and big. The metal exterior of the suitcase gleamed in the lights of the basement and the couple couldn’t help but reach for the mysterious object.
Mysterious Suitcase
Waiting For The Reveal
The metal suitcase was gray and green. It was plain that it had been left by the home’s previous owners without ever being found by them again. The husband was taken aback by the weight of the suitcase. Immediately, he couldn’t help but think about how strange it was for the suitcase to be as heavy as it was. What could the previous owners have possibly left inside the suitcase? It couldn’t be something of value – they had completely forgotten about it.
Waiting For The Reveal
One Heavy Suitcase
The husband had a slight feeling that he should approach the situation in a careful and cautious way. He couldn’t help but get excited. It was getting him all worked up and flustered as a result. Taking a moment, he calmed himself before continuing. A few moments later, he proceeded to uncover the secrets hidden inside the mysterious suitcase. It looked like no one had touched the suitcase in years.
One Heavy Suitcase
The Big Reveal
Meanwhile, the wife had gone to work for the day while the husband kept on working in the basement. However, when he found the suitcase, he knew he had to give his wife a call about it. He wanted to fill her in so she wouldn’t miss out on what was inside. Not to mention, he felt that he wanted her to be around just in case whatever he would find in the suitcase would be somewhat dodgy.
The Big Reveal
What Could Be Inside?
It was obvious that whoever owned the suitcase really wanted it to be hidden and to stay that way. The only question was, why? The husband anxiously waited for his wife while examining the suitcase’s exterior over and over again. He kept wondering what could possibly be inside that would cause it to be so heavy. In any case, who would hide something precious inside a suitcase in their home and then forget all about it?
What Could Be Inside?
Big Dreams In A Little Suitcase
While the suitcase was relatively small, who knew how large its contents could have been. The husband started wondering what could possibly be inside. The fact that the suitcase was hidden so carefully and expertly just showed that whatever was inside must have been valuable – at least to the owners. However, if the contents of the suitcase were valuable, how come they had forgotten it behind?
Big Dreams In A Little Suitcase
Maybe It was Nothing
This was the kind of thing you would never think you’d come across in real life, only in movies. The husband still felt shocked about the whole thing. He couldn’t help but feel eager to find out what was inside the suitcase. So, the moment his wife got back home, he explained everything to her as quickly as he could to catch her up to speed. As he expected, as soon as his wife heard the whole story, she became just as excited as he was.
Maybe It Was Nothing
Christmas
It felt almost as if Christmas had arrived early. The husband was more than ready to unwrap the mysterious present. The couple regrouped and discussed what could have possibly been inside that green suitcase. Maybe they were just overthinking it and it was nothing more than some scraps someone forgot to throw out? Maybe the suitcase was put there by accident? The couple couldn’t know for sure.
Christmas
What’s Inside?
On the other hand, what if there was something seriously valuable inside the suitcase? Could it be filled with money or even jewels? The couple tried their best to keep their expectations low. It most likely was random junk like old sports cards or other weird things. However, once the couple finally was able to open the suitcase, they froze. What they saw inside the suitcase left them both speechless.
What’s Inside?
Unwrapping The Mystery
The couple got together and went to fetch the suitcase at last. As they opened it, the first thing they caught sight of was wax paper – and lots of it. It was covering other rectangular objects that were placed underneath. They couldn’t help but be curious about what was underneath all that wax paper. Careful as to not damage anything accidentally, the couple slowly lifted some of the wax paper to see what was inside.
Unwrapping The Mystery
Full of Money
As they slowly removed the wax paper, everything suddenly made sense. As they lifted the wax paper, they started seeing what was underneath. Everything was held together by this layer of paper. Still, what was it? The couple was so excited to finally find out what was inside this mysterious suitcase. Could it be something that’s actually valuable? Or would the couple face disappointment after all that?
Full of Money
Speechless Over The Money
Finally, when they managed to peel off the wax paper, it dawned on the couple what was inside the suitcase: there were wads of cash! There were stacks of $20 bills inside. Not to mention, there were many stacks inside, not just a few! The husband and wife were shell-shocked. They simply stood there, staring at all the money they had just discovered. Where on earth did it all come from in the first place?
Speechless Over The Money
So Much Cash
As the husband and wife took a closer look at the bills they found, they realized they were quite old. That meant that the money was worth even more than they initially thought! The couple stood there in awe of the amount of money they had just found. How were they able to stumble across such a thing? It made no sense to them. Whoever put this money away must have somehow forgotten about it.
So Much Cash
And More Money
Later on, the couple’s story reached the local news. They couldn’t be more excited. “These are all twenties! There may be a couple thousand here! We are freaking out at this point,” the husband said to the press. He continued, “This doesn’t happen to us! What do we do? Where are the cameras?” The excitement was evident on his and his wife’s faces. It’s only natural, really. If you would randomly come across a large sum of money, wouldn’t you feel the same?
And More Money
Endless Cash
The couple was so excited about all the bundles of money they found. They hadn’t even opened all of them yet! Were all the bundles filled with cash? Or were there other valuables wrapped up in the wax paper as well? The couple looked at each other, excitement on both of their faces. They kept going and started unwrapping the rest of the bundles they found inside the green suitcase.
Endless Cash
At First, It Was Funny
The husband and wife eagerly opened up the rest of the bundles, anticipating more cash, of course. As they started unwrapping more and more of the wax paper layers, they were quietly hoping to find the same notes. However, they found something slightly different. Instead of finding only $20 bills, they started finding $50 and $100 bills as well! The sum of money kept going higher and higher.
At First, It Was Funny
Old Money
“The second package didn’t have any twenties. It was all fifties! What is going on here? There could be 5 grand here! Wait! The third package is 100s! This is out of control!” the excited husband said to the journalists interviewing him. The husband and wife both had their minds racing. There were so many questions they had that would never get answered. Where did all this money come from in the first place?
Old Money
Dating The Cash
This couple just randomly discovered a small fortune hidden inside their house. At first, the two laughed about it. However, it then hit them that this wasn’t a joke at all. The money definitely came from somewhere. What if it was hidden and forgotten about? Or was it purposely abandoned by the owners? The couple had no way of finding this out. They were still in shock about their amazing discovery.
Dating The Cash
From the 1950s
Who is the person who stashed all the money in that hidden suitcase? The aging notes clearly indicated that the suitcase had been filled a long time ago, way back in the 20s and 30s. How long had it been since then? How much cash did it all really amount to? The couple was still finding out all the details they could. It was a complete mystery to them. However, they intended on figuring it out.
From the 1950s
A Pleasant Surprise
The couple looked deeper inside the suitcase and discovered something new. While the suitcase and the cash were both clearly very old, this was only the first clue they had about the original owners. The couple had to find out more in order to make any progress. Was there anything else inside the suitcase that could help them? The suitcase was not completely empty yet, so the husband and wife kept looking.
A Pleasant Surprise
They Had A Normal Life
The couple continued and unraveled the rest of the wax paper bundles in the suitcase. Once they emptied it all out, they had another surprise waiting for them. This one held some answers to their many questions. A single newspaper was laying at the bottom of the suitcase, perfectly folded up and preserved. Just like the suitcase and the bills, the newspaper looked to be very old. What date was it actually from?
They Had A Normal Life
1951
The old newspaper was dated March 25th, 1951. This newspaper was called the Cleveland Plain Dealer. When they saw this, the couple was even more shocked than before. The newspaper was in almost perfect condition. They were able to read it and see what went on that day as if it was yesterday. It was – quite literally – a piece of history just sitting in front of them, ready to be explored and figured out.
1951
Had To Contact The Authorities
The two were carefully looking at the old Cleveland newspaper with expressions of disbelief on their faces. They were so ecstatic and overwhelmed by all they had found so far. Of course, they couldn’t help but wonder then: how much was the money actually worth? They had to start counting all the bills and find out for themselves. All the same, it looked like it was a large amount, just at first glance.
Had To Contact The Authorities
More Things To Uncover
The couple couldn’t believe it. They felt so incredibly lucky. Another amazing plus they didn’t immediately notice was that the bills they found were all star bills. This means that they were never utilized as real currency or money! The money was all dated back seven decades earlier. The more they found out, the better things seemed for the lucky couple. All the same, they couldn’t help but be curious about where the money came from.
More Things To Uncover
Never-Ending Findings
Once they were done uncovering everything inside that suitcase, the husband and wife knew they had to find out just how much the money was worth. And so, they got in touch with a lawyer to establish this. After valuing all the money, the lawyer informed the couple that they has found $23,000! They truly were lucky to stumble across something like that. Just imagine finding that kind of money inside your house just sitting there.
Never-Ending Findings
Back To Work
After spending an entire week celebrating with their lawyers, the excited couple decided they were finally ready to resume their daily routines. They were still feeling over the moon with their find. They were finally calming down and getting back to normal life and their renovations. However, this wasn’t the end of their story – at least not yet. There was still more to come for these two that they weren’t expecting.
Back To Work
And Here We Go Again
The couple practically tore down their house and found $23,000 in the process. So, it was pretty inevitable that they would have to rebuild it all. The husband couldn’t believe his eyes when he caught sight of yet another suitcase up by the ceiling. There was no way that he would find even more money in there…right? He didn’t want to get his hopes up for nothing, but he couldn’t help himself.
And Here We Go Again
Heavier Than The First
Once again, the husband was alone in the exact same position he was in just a week earlier, only this time was different. He was reaching for a new suitcase. He had no idea how he could have missed it when he found the first suitcase. He must have been too excited about the first suitcase to notice the second one at the time. Yet again, the husband called his wife to tell her about his finding and waited for her to get home and open it with him.
Heavier Than The First
The New Suitcase
“This was a wild ride for us, and I hope you all enjoyed it, too,” the husband wrote on his Reddit post. “We are boring people and have been dumping our extra money to pay off our mortgage, and that is where this money will go too.” When you think about it, this is more or less the smartest thing you could do with money you come by: pay off any debts you might have. That way, you’ll have more money to spend in the long run.
The New Suitcase
Same But Different
The husband had a feeling about where things were going this time around, so he had his camera at the ready. Carefully, he made sure to record everything as he went along. He was sure that things would go in a similar direction as the last time, but he would have to wait and find out. He and his wife were holding their breath, waiting to see what would be in the second suitcase they found.
Same But Different
The Search Continues
The pair couldn’t help but wonder if there were other secrets their house was hiding behind its walls. That, and they definitely couldn’t just leave their basement in the wrecked state it was in at that moment. And so, the search continued. The couple was having a hard time believing what was going on in their house. It’s so crazy that they would find such things in their house! Who would have ever thought of such a thing?
The Search Continues
A Bigger Fortune
The husband and wife kept going with their home renovation process. They wanted to finish the project so they could have their fixer-upper, well, fixed up. However, the couple anticipated that it wouldn’t be long before the Feds would get involved in their home and their lives as well. What would the couple do then? Would they be able to get on with their home renovations? Or would it have to be put on hold?
A Bigger Fortune
The Wait Is Over
As soon as his wife got home, the two rushed to go and open up the second suitcase. It felt almost like deja vu. Just like the first one, this suitcase was filled with similar wads of bills. Still, the pair was just as careful this time around since they knew its worth. Slowly and carefully, they unwrapped all the wax paper from the stacks of cash. It was as if they were going through a repeat of the first suitcase.
The Wait Is Over
What Else Was Hiding Here?
After this entire ordeal, the husband went back to working on the renovation in the basement. It felt like he was in a dream when he spotted yet another suitcase tucked in between the rafters! The basement was full of surprises. This time around, however, the suitcase didn’t just have cash stuffed into it. There was more inside than there was in the first two suitcases. But what else was inside?
What Else Was Hiding Here?
What They Found There
Naturally, the couple would never be able to forget about their first two finds in the suitcases, so they were all the more excited about the third suitcase. It only makes sense, right? Well, in this suitcase, there was something very different inside. There was no wax paper inside the suitcase or cash. There was something else entirely inside. The husband and wife were completely shocked. It felt like they were living in some kind of movie.
What They Found There
The Final Count
What else could have possibly been inside the basement that the two hadn’t found? Once again, the husband waited for his wife to get home before opening the third suitcase. This was becoming somewhat of a routine for the two of them. They felt like they shouldn’t be getting used to this kind of thing, but they couldn’t help but get excited all over again every time they found a suitcase. It was almost like a scavenger hunt!
A Secret Door
Big Secrets
The suitcase was once again green and yellow, just like the first one was. Did it also contain the same thing as the first suitcase? The couple wasted no time when the wife got home. Immediately, they ran to the suitcase to open it and see what treasures awaited them inside the piece of luggage. What would they be finding this time around? Would their luck last or finally run out? What if this suitcase had something dangerous?
Big Secrets
Finding Hiding Spots
This suitcase was, yet again, packed with stacks of bills. The couple was in awe. How much was in this suitcase this time around? They needed to find out what else was possibly hidden inside their new home. This discovery kept getting bigger and more substantial with each passing day! If it kept going, who knew what they could possibly find by the time they were done with their renovations.
Finding Hiding Spots
He Felt Nervous
The couple was in complete shock over their luck. The batch they had just found was appraised. They were told that it was worth $45,000. That meant that they could pay off their mortgage debts with no problem! The couple now came across over $60,000! They couldn’t help themselves – they hoped that they might find even more things in their house. The possibilities were starting to feel almost endless.
He Felt Nervous
What Else Would They Uncover?
With so many emotions going on, the couple was so grateful for all that they found. By this point, they were all the more determined to be finished with their renovation. If we’re being honest, the renovation wasn’t the top priority anymore for these two. However, they did want to bring all their ideas to life and be able to settle down in their house properly. And so, they progressed, making even more discoveries in the process.
What Else Would They Uncover?
Another Big Mystery
As the renovations went on, the couple was wondering constantly if they would possibly make another exciting discovery. They wondered what else would be in store for them. What other secrets were there inside the walls of their newly-purchased home? Were there any new things to discover? Maybe they had already found everything by that point. Whatever it would be, the couple would soon find out…
Another Big Mystery
Full Of Secrets
Seeing as the two have already discovered some very interesting secrets, they were determined to keep on exploring. Their determination only grew as they ponded about other locations in their house to search. Who knows what they could possibly have found in a house like that? For all they knew, there was a secret room in the attic filled with all kinds of treasures! Their imaginations ran wild.
Full Of Secrets
A Secret Door
Just when it seemed like they were done making any surprising discoveries, the couple found something else. They found something rather random in their house. The real question was how did they not notice it until then? Did they not see it before moving in? There was a strange door on the second floor. How had they not seen it? Of course, the husband and wife immediately opened it. They went inside and saw it was a strangely confined space.
What They Found There
Tearing Down The Door
Supposedly, the door was to the room where the hot water heater was. However, the couple knew not to take things as they seem, so they were fully ready to investigate and find out if there was more to it. After all, a secret door they’ve never seen would be the perfect spot to hide something valuable, wouldn’t you say? By that point in time, the husband and wife were ready to find out if something else was inside.
Tearing Down The Door
He Found More Mysteries
The two decided it was time to search the small room. Well, it turns out that they were right. They came across the most exciting secret of them all – and the largest. Their realtor completely ignored this piece of information and didn’t bother telling the couple about it. They felt like they had been fooled. Something else was hidden inside the small room that wasn’t meant to be there at all.
He Found More Mysteries