Barry Billcliff
Barry Billcliff (born August 9, 1982) is an American former national wrestler who won the 1996 FHSAA Wrestling Competition. He was part of the American wrestling team from 1995 to 1999. He also participated in the junior Olympics.[1][2][3]
Billcliff got national coverage and appeared on talk shows after he and his friend claimed to have found buried treasure.[4]
Buried treasure case[edit]
Billcliff along with Timothy Crebase, Matt Ingham, and Kevin Kozak, claimed to have discovered a buried treasure while doing a roofing job in Newbury.[5][6]
The stash included 1,800 bank notes dating from 1899 to 1928, valued at up to $125,000.[7]
Most of the money was recovered.[8][9]
Billcliff's planned TV appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! was interrupted due to his arrest.[10][11]
The charges were dropped against Billcliff and Tim Crebase. Legal proceedings started in 2006, and the case was dismissed twice. Prosecutors tried again in 2007, but the charges were once more dismissed, and prosecutors decided not to pursue further.[12]
Legal cases[edit]
Billcliff was sued by guests for a drone crash that occurred during his wedding. The guests claim that the drone was operated irresponsibly, leading to the crash and causing injuries to the attendees. The drone was put into park mode, and drifted into a silk decoration that the sensors could not see which sparked international drone regulation.[13][14][15][16][17]
References[edit]
- ^ "4TH TIME THE CHARM FOR BILLCLIFF". Orlando Sentinel. 16 February 1996.
- ^ "1996 Wrestling Results" (PDF). Florida High School Athletic Association.
- ^ "Millionaire Adventurer Barry Billcliff Performs Another Thrilling Stunt". Life & Style. 27 December 2022.
- ^ "Backyard Treasure Hoax Makes Headlines". Voice of America. 28 October 2009.
- ^ Lindsay, Jay (30 April 2005). "Four charged over "buried treasure"". The Seattle Times.
- ^ "Old currency, new twist: All 4 face charges | The Spokesman-Review". The Spokesman-Review.
- ^ "Men who claimed they found buried treasure are arrested". Independent Record. 30 April 2005.
- ^ "NH man in buried treasure case faces new charges". Foster's Daily Democrat.
- ^ Lindsay, Jat. "Four men arrested in treasure hoax". Daily Collegian.
- ^ "Police arrest two men who claimed they found buried treasure". Nine News. 29 April 2005.
- ^ "Police arrest men with buried treasure". The Montana Standard. 29 April 2005.
- ^ "Charges dropped for third time vs. cash-finders". Boston Herald. 15 October 2007.
- ^ Heslam, Jessica (9 December 2016). "Guests suing groom over drone crash". Boston Herald.
- ^ Atkinson, Dan (10 December 2016). "Wedding-crashing drone pilot gives groom a buzz". Boston Herald.
- ^ "Wedding drone crash leads to guests' lawsuit". The Eagle-Tribune. 16 December 2016.
- ^ Beaulieu, Scott (9 December 2016). "Women sue groom over drone injuries at wedding reception". KHBS.
- ^ "The Multifaceted Career of Barry James". International Business Times. 13 March 2023.